IPTV Thrives on a Fibre-Rich Diet

摘要

The continuing demand by customers for more bandwidth might reasonably lead us to the view that in the long run fibre all the way to the customer premises is the ultimate solution. This solution is, however, still considered to be some way off, though it is likely that a number of greenfield deployments will be seen in the short to medium term. Successful use of fibre depends on a thorough knowledge of the access network and its many characteristics and harsh working environment. In telecommunications, as with many other industries, success usually comes from careful planning - planning now for the deployment of effective and proven deep fibre platforms will help meet the demands of the future wave of IPTV and other new customer services. This article provides an overview of the current developments in the world of high-capacity local access, and the problems to be faced.