Closing the last mile gap
The demand for broadband communications
The last mile defined
Closing the last mile gap
A technology primer
Creation of the multimedia information network
Overview of the analog network
Migrating from analog to digital transmission : the digital revolution
Overview
Services
Defining services
Default scenarios
Non-payment
Failure to fulfill obligations of agreement
Casualty damage
Condemnation and eminent domain
Termination of agreement by vendor
Holding over
Milestone schedule
Quality of services performance
Standards
Requiring telecom companies to address service problems
Electromagnetic interference
Installing a cable distribution System
Types of technology offerings
Modern communications networks and switching approaches
Switching systems
Circuit-switched networks
Packet-switched networks
Frame relay and ATM
Transmission systems
Transmission medium
High-speed transmission links
Installing and commissiong
Liability, indemnification and insurance
Outsourcing of telecom operations.