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introduction and evolution of optical fibre systems in the local loop
Author(s) -
Dyke Peter J.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
international journal of digital and analog cabled systems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.344
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1099-1131
pISSN - 0894-3222
DOI - 10.1002/dac.4520020308
Subject(s) - broadband , local loop , telecommunications , telephony , broadband networks , optical communication , broadband integrated services digital network , loop (graph theory) , computer science , business , engineering , electronic engineering , mathematics , combinatorics , digital subscriber line
Many administrations are actively considering the use of optical fibre systems in the local loop for connecting to end customers. These might initially carry a range of services to large businesses, followed later by telephony and/or cable TV services to residential subscribers. Finally, true broadband services will be required. This paper briefly describes some technical options for introducing optical systems into the local loop. It indicates a scenario for cost‐effective introduction known as ‘fibre to the kerb’ while providing an infrastructure suitable for evolving into ‘fibre to the home’ and later carrying future broadband services.