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9.1.4 Comparison of Residential Broadband Systems and Services
Author(s) -
McNeill Ronald P.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.2001.tb02431.x
Subject(s) - broadband , digital subscriber line , telecommuting , telecommunications , cable modem , broadband networks , high definition television , wireless broadband , broadband integrated services digital network , computer science , cable television , access technology , cable internet access , interactive television , iptv , digital television , wireless , engineering , electronics , electrical engineering , wireless network
This paper provides a high‐level overview of residential broadband technologies. First, the paper describes the two main broadband technologies currently offered in the consumer market: DSL (digital subscriber line) and the cable modem. Next, the paper provides a view on some of the factors that are generating demand for residential broadband. This includes bundled services, interactive television, HDTV, and telecommuting. Lastly, the paper touches on future residential broadband technologies such as fixed wireless services and fiber optics. The paper demonstrates that there will be a significant increase in demand for home broadband services over the next several years. As costs continue to decrease, new and better technologies will continually be developed and home broadband use will become ingrained in our daily lives.