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Internet service is expanding rapidly. The demands it has placed upon the public network, especially the access network, are great. However, technological advances promise big increases in access speeds, enabling public networks to play a major role in delivering new and improved telecommunications services and applications to consumers.
Overview
In today's environment, twisted-pair access using voiceband data modems is the norm for residential and small business users. With new technologies, speeds of 500 kbps, 1.5 Mbps, or even 10 Mbps are promised for residential users.
How will access systems evolve to provide such capabilities ubiquitously? This tutorial describes existing and emerging access technologies used to provide Internet access for residential and business applications.
