Residential Broadband, Second Edition

Prognoses

As they evolve into integrated RBB networks, existing access and content providers are trying to gauge their own chances of success against the competition. In nearly every major urban area of the world, there will be several providers of high-speed residential services. The possible franchise holders include service providers of DBS, MMDS, LMDS, cable, and xDSL services from the incumbent and competitive telephone companies. Later, FTTx services from the ILECs and some alternative carriers will be introduced. In addition, narrowband service will be available from the electric utility and several telephone companies. Finally, telephone service will come from telephone carriers, cellular carriers, and digital PCS.

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