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Dec 18, 2012
THE BROADBAND FORUM ENDS THE YEAR STRONG AND LOOKS FORWARD TO A MILESTONE YEAR AHEAD
Approving 31 technical reports, expanding Certification options to include G-PON and
TR-069 conformance, and advancing network architecture work towards FMC are among
the annual highlights as the Forum honors two members with Distinguished Fellow
awards at the Osaka meeting
18 December 2012, Fremont California:
Gathering in Osaka for the final quarterly meeting of 2012, the Broadband Forum reflects on
a dynamic year, celebrating the remarkable body of work that the Forum has again achieved.
Annual highlights include the creation of 31 technical reports, the launch of the BBF.069 CPE
Certification program and recognition of the first BBF.069 certified products, the new G-PON
Certification successes and the advancement of the Broadband Forum’s end-to-end multiservice architecture specifications.
Key technology experts from the Broadband Forum’s member organizations attended the
quarterly meeting, representing many of the world’s leading Telco and Cable service
providers, equipment manufacturers, chip vendors and other key organizations.
“Each year I am amazed at the volume and quality of work we are able to deliver from each
of our working groups,” said Robin Mersh, CEO of the Broadband Forum. “Our members work
extremely hard and their enthusiasm and commitment is exemplary – it is their contribution
which is driving forward a whole host of initiatives that will make broadband even better and
the adoption of new technologies even faster.”
BBF.069 CPE Certification takes off
2012 will be remembered in the industry for the key advances in TR-069 CPE WAN
Management Protocol, the Broadband Forum’s globally adopted protocol and key enabler for
the digital home. An Ovum Connected Home report, published in June, identified over 147M
TR-069 managed devices by the end of 2011, which is set to soar following the launch of
Broadband Forum’s BBF.069 CPE Certification Program and the announcement of the first
devices to achieve Certification. The first companies with products to achieve certification are Broadcom, Cisco, D-Link, Huawei and Lantiq - all received certificates at a celebratory
reception in Osaka, which was held in their honor, for this great achievement.
Furthermore, the ITU-T’s recent approval of G.9980 and official recommendation of TR-069
cements TR-069 as THE remote management protocol in the global broadband industry’s
toolbox.
Malcolm Johnson, Director Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU said: “ITU
welcomes the Broadband Forum's initiative to contribute its TR-069 management protocol for
inclusion within an international ITU-T Recommendation. I believe this will strongly promote
the availability of the standard and help operators to manage the wide range of devices on
their networks and help to shape today’s broadband landscape.”
Ending the year with great fanfare, the Broadband Forum was honored to be the first industry
body to win the new Outstanding Contribution to Broadband Success award at the Broadband
World Forum InfoVision Awards. This award was won in recognition of the global impact of
the TR-069 CPE WAN Management Protocol.
New mobile backhaul and multi-service requirements drive the development of a host of
new network specifications
Highlights of the year include the launch of the Forum’s latest release - BroadbandSuiteTM
6.0: 4G/LTE Ready Mobile Backhaul which addresses advanced mobile network requirements
with specifications, test plans and best practice documentation. TR-223: “Requirements for
MPLS over Aggregated Interfaces (MPLSoAI)” was approved and brings MPLS into the access
aggregation space.
The end-to-end architecture work progressed towards the goal of establishing a single
converged network capable of ensuring quality multiservice delivery as well as ensuring
compatibility and interworking for the next generation FMC network. The latest publications
include:
x TR-145: Multi-service Broadband Network Functional Modules and Architecture
x TR-203: Interworking between Next Generation Fixed and 3GPP Wireless Networks
x TR-242: IPv6 Transition Mechanisms for Broadband Networks
x TR-254: Functionality Tests for Ethernet Based Access Nodes
x TR-134: Broadband Policy Control Framework (BPCF)Chartered to drive medium to long term innovation in broadband, the Broadband Forum
launched this year a new working group called SIMR – Service Innovation and Market
Requirements. With a focus on the early identification and addressing of future business
requirements, as well as potential enablers and disruptors, the Forum is committed to driving
interoperability and expediting the next wave of innovation in the broadband industry. Work
has already started on assessing the impact of Cloud, Virtualization and Software Defined
Networks (SDN) on broadband deployments.
Serving as the unified voice of the broadband industry, the Broadband Forum developed
further technical input to the European Union’s code of conduct governing broadband energy
efficiency targets. The Forum also initiated new work in the area of energy efficient MPLS
mobile backhaul. The suite of DSL Quality Management (DQM) specifications are making
quite an impact on measurement and provisioning practices worldwide. And building on that
ONM theme, a key piece of work that is getting growing attention from operators and
regulators is the Access Service Performance Metrics (WT-304), which will specify a test
architecture and framework to enable standards-based broadband performance
measurements.
Forum honors its own
Without amazing leadership and industry expertise, none of the Broadband Forum work would
be possible. In Osaka, three awards were given to outstanding individuals. First
congratulations go out to Yves Hertoghs from Cisco Systems, who was inducted into the Circle
of Excellence for his ongoing contributions to the architecture work of the Broadband Forum.
In the past 7 years, Yves has been a key contributor to TR-101 and TR-144, and as an editor
he has played a pivotal role in getting TR-145 finalized. His continued support helps to drive
discussions on future multi-service network architectures.
Two long-serving members of the Broadband Forum, Andrew G. Malis of Verizon and AT&T’s
Tom Anschutz, were recognized with Distinguished Fellow Awards, the Forum’s highest
accolade. Andrew was recognized as one of the founding members and drivers, and later
Chairman and President, of the IP/MPLS Forum (which is now part of the Broadband Forum)
and for his contributions to the Frame Relay and ATM Forums. He serves today as a Vice
President on the Broadband Forum Board. Tom is a distinguished network architect who has
participated in the Forum from 2003 through 2012. Previously inducted into the Circle of
Excellence for his work, he served as editor for TR-059 and TR-156, and has been a major
contributor to TR-134, TR-101, WT-102, WT-081 and WT-178.“With gratitude to our members for their continued support, we celebrate this year of
accomplishments, and look forward with anticipation of the challenges that 2013 will bring.
From FTTdp to Network Enhanced Residential Gateways, Policy Convergence to Multi-service
Architecture and Nodal Requirements - next year is already loaded with essential industry
initiatives,” adds Tom Starr, Chairman of the Broadband Forum.
With planning for the next wave of innovation in place, the Broadband Forum is continuing to
provide early migration solutions and is committed to driving day-one interoperability of new
technologies and services - proactively removing obstacles to new service provider offerings
and deployments, while improving broadband customer experience.
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Feb 28, 2012
ACCC gives green light to Telstra separation
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given the National Broadband Network (NBN) its tick of approval with the acceptance of Telstra’s Structural Separation Undertaking (SSU) and draft migration plan.
Australia’s number on telco submitted the SSU and draft migration plan to the ACCC in August, which commits Telstra to structurally separate by 1 July 2018. It also maps out the measures Telstra will put in place to provide transparency and equivalence in the supply of services to wholesale customers during the transition to the NBN.
ACCC chairperson, Rod Sims, said the acceptance of the SSU marked a significant milestone in the structural reform of the telecommunications sector.
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"This SSU has been the subject of extensive consultation and public discussion. The ACCC acknowledges contributions from industry, as well as the preparedness of Telstra and NBN Co to modify the undertaking in response to legitimate concerns,” he said in a statement.
The telco submitted its final SSU to the watchdog recently, to address concerns raised by the watchdog. Changes included clarification on the operation of the overarching pricing equivalence commitment, and also how wholesale customers access reference prices for regulated services. "In particular, Telstra has made substantial improvements to its interim equivalence and transparency commitments, which are intended to ensure that wholesale customers gain access to key input services on an equivalent basis to Telstra's retail business units during the transition to the National Broadband Network."
In the SSU approval document released by the ACCC, the regulator said the SSU specified a range of measures to apply to Telstra’s supply of fixed line access services to its wholesale customers.
“Of particular significance is the commitment that Telstra has given to providing equivalent outcomes for wholesale customers as are achievable by Telstra’s retail businesses.
“The inclusion of this commitment provides additional assurance that the equivalence and transparency measures will remain appropriate and effective for the duration of the migration period.
“The SSU also specifies measures that will enable the ACCC to monitor Telstra’s compliance with its various commitments.”
Telstra has also sought to renegotiate existing wholesale ADSL contracts following the watchdog’s recent interim access determination if requested by a wholesale customer. The interim wholesale price will be in place for 12 months, as a final access determination is established.
According to Sims, NBN Co and Telstra have also addressed some issues regarding commercial arrangements, with restrictions on Telstra promoting wireless services as a substitute for fibre services replaced with a requirement that it meet existing Australian consumer law requirements.
“Any subsequent amendments to the commercial arrangements that would restrict either party from competing will now be subject to ACCC oversight – this is effected by a joint undertaking that NBN Co and Telstra have given to the ACCC.”
Telstra chief executive, David Thodey, said the telco could now work with the government to finalise the processes to implement the definitive agreements.
“There are a small number of matters left to finalise with the Government, including NBN Co shareholder approval and Telstra receiving Ministerial waivers from the legislative requirement to divest our HFC network and our share in FOXTEL,” Thodey said in a statement.
“The SSU comes into force once these waivers are received,” Mr Thodey said.
Both the SSU and migration plan will become effective once the Minister has exempted Telstra from the requirement to give undertakings on its subscription television broadcasting licence and its hybrid fibre-coaxial (HFC) network.
There will be a two month period for the telco to implement interim equivalence and transparency measures before they become enforceable.Chloe Herrick (Computerworld)28 February, 2012 12:36Comments
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Australia’s number on telco submitted the SSU and draft migration plan to the ACCC in August, which commits Telstra to structurally separate by 1 July 2018. It also maps out the measures Telstra will put in place to provide transparency and equivalence in the supply of services to wholesale customers during the transition to the NBN.
ACCC chairperson, Rod Sims, said the acceptance of the SSU marked a significant milestone in the structural reform of the telecommunications sector.
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"This SSU has been the subject of extensive consultation and public discussion. The ACCC acknowledges contributions from industry, as well as the preparedness of Telstra and NBN Co to modify the undertaking in response to legitimate concerns,” he said in a statement.
The telco submitted its final SSU to the watchdog recently, to address concerns raised by the watchdog. Changes included clarification on the operation of the overarching pricing equivalence commitment, and also how wholesale customers access reference prices for regulated services. "In particular, Telstra has made substantial improvements to its interim equivalence and transparency commitments, which are intended to ensure that wholesale customers gain access to key input services on an equivalent basis to Telstra's retail business units during the transition to the National Broadband Network."
In the SSU approval document released by the ACCC, the regulator said the SSU specified a range of measures to apply to Telstra’s supply of fixed line access services to its wholesale customers.
“Of particular significance is the commitment that Telstra has given to providing equivalent outcomes for wholesale customers as are achievable by Telstra’s retail businesses.
“The inclusion of this commitment provides additional assurance that the equivalence and transparency measures will remain appropriate and effective for the duration of the migration period.
“The SSU also specifies measures that will enable the ACCC to monitor Telstra’s compliance with its various commitments.”
Telstra has also sought to renegotiate existing wholesale ADSL contracts following the watchdog’s recent interim access determination if requested by a wholesale customer. The interim wholesale price will be in place for 12 months, as a final access determination is established.
According to Sims, NBN Co and Telstra have also addressed some issues regarding commercial arrangements, with restrictions on Telstra promoting wireless services as a substitute for fibre services replaced with a requirement that it meet existing Australian consumer law requirements.
“Any subsequent amendments to the commercial arrangements that would restrict either party from competing will now be subject to ACCC oversight – this is effected by a joint undertaking that NBN Co and Telstra have given to the ACCC.”
Telstra chief executive, David Thodey, said the telco could now work with the government to finalise the processes to implement the definitive agreements.
“There are a small number of matters left to finalise with the Government, including NBN Co shareholder approval and Telstra receiving Ministerial waivers from the legislative requirement to divest our HFC network and our share in FOXTEL,” Thodey said in a statement.
“The SSU comes into force once these waivers are received,” Mr Thodey said.
Both the SSU and migration plan will become effective once the Minister has exempted Telstra from the requirement to give undertakings on its subscription television broadcasting licence and its hybrid fibre-coaxial (HFC) network.
There will be a two month period for the telco to implement interim equivalence and transparency measures before they become enforceable.Chloe Herrick (Computerworld)28 February, 2012 12:36Comments
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Feb 27, 2012
Google fiber edging device could help it rapidly connect homes in Kansas City to 1-Gig
Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) has developed a fiber deployment method and device that could allow it to rapidly connect homes to its 1 Gigabit network in Kansas and Missouri without having to dig trenches in the yards of subscribers, according to a patent application obtained by FierceCable.
Rather than bury fiber optic cables in yards or gardens, which Google notes in the patent application "requires significant effort and time," Google has developed a narrow edging strip similar to decorative wall molding that would conceal fiber run from demarcation points in streets to subscriber homes.
"The edging device may have decorative color or pattern on the outside surface for aesthetic purposes," Google says in the patent application, adding that "different styles of coatings may be separately available to the customers." A diagram Google includes in the application shows an edging device that is concealed at the edge of a subscriber's driveway, running from the street to an optical network terminal (ONT) attached to the side of a home.
Google began construction of its fiber network in Kansas City earlier this month, noting in a Feb. 6 blog post that it would focus initially on building a "solid fiber backbone" consisting of thousands of miles of cable. The patent application shows how it may be able to prepare homes for its ultrafast broadband service before it extends the fiber backbone to all neighborhoods in Kansas City.
"Tubing suitable for installation of air blown fiber may be installed in an edging device without embedding fiber cables in the tubing," Google states in the patent application. "Later, when the FTTx (fiber-to-the-home, or fiber-to-the-premise network) is available in the area, the fiber cables may be air blown or otherwise inserted into and guided through the tubing or the duct inside the edging device."
A diagram of Google's fiber edging strip from its patent application.
Google will challenge incumbents Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) and AT&T (NYSE: T) with its 1 Gbps network, which may also include a subscription TV offering. Cable overbuilders such as Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T occasionally receive criticism for scarring the lawns of subscribers in order to offer new high-speed Internet and pay TV services. In addition to helping it quickly connect homes to its fiber network, Google's approach could help it reduce damage caused by burying cables underground. It could also allow Google to easily remove fiber cables from customer homes after it completes the pilot project in Kansas City.
"Aspects of the invention provide a low-impact, convenient, time-efficient and cost-saving optical fiber deployment technology," Google states in the patent application, which is titled "cable edging systems and methods."
The edging strips would be 5 to 7 centimeters wide, and 1 to 5 millimeters thick, depending upon the number of cables they contain, Google says in the patent. The edging strips could be pressed into the ground, placed into a slot that would be cut into the ground, or run along cracks in a driveway.
"Various locations may be selected to install the fiber-optic cable from a demarcation point to the ONT. One of the locations to install the edging device may be along the boundary line of the driveway and the lawn. Existing cracked slots in the customer's property, for example, a slot along the driveway, may be utilized to deploy the edging device," Google writes in the patent application, which was published by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office on Dec. 29.
Google spokeswoman Jenna Wandres declined to comment on questions regarding the edging device and how it relates to the fiber rollout in Kansas City. February 27, 2012 — 8:56am ET | By Steve Donohue
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Rather than bury fiber optic cables in yards or gardens, which Google notes in the patent application "requires significant effort and time," Google has developed a narrow edging strip similar to decorative wall molding that would conceal fiber run from demarcation points in streets to subscriber homes.
"The edging device may have decorative color or pattern on the outside surface for aesthetic purposes," Google says in the patent application, adding that "different styles of coatings may be separately available to the customers." A diagram Google includes in the application shows an edging device that is concealed at the edge of a subscriber's driveway, running from the street to an optical network terminal (ONT) attached to the side of a home.
Google began construction of its fiber network in Kansas City earlier this month, noting in a Feb. 6 blog post that it would focus initially on building a "solid fiber backbone" consisting of thousands of miles of cable. The patent application shows how it may be able to prepare homes for its ultrafast broadband service before it extends the fiber backbone to all neighborhoods in Kansas City.
"Tubing suitable for installation of air blown fiber may be installed in an edging device without embedding fiber cables in the tubing," Google states in the patent application. "Later, when the FTTx (fiber-to-the-home, or fiber-to-the-premise network) is available in the area, the fiber cables may be air blown or otherwise inserted into and guided through the tubing or the duct inside the edging device."
A diagram of Google's fiber edging strip from its patent application.
Google will challenge incumbents Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) and AT&T (NYSE: T) with its 1 Gbps network, which may also include a subscription TV offering. Cable overbuilders such as Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T occasionally receive criticism for scarring the lawns of subscribers in order to offer new high-speed Internet and pay TV services. In addition to helping it quickly connect homes to its fiber network, Google's approach could help it reduce damage caused by burying cables underground. It could also allow Google to easily remove fiber cables from customer homes after it completes the pilot project in Kansas City.
"Aspects of the invention provide a low-impact, convenient, time-efficient and cost-saving optical fiber deployment technology," Google states in the patent application, which is titled "cable edging systems and methods."
The edging strips would be 5 to 7 centimeters wide, and 1 to 5 millimeters thick, depending upon the number of cables they contain, Google says in the patent. The edging strips could be pressed into the ground, placed into a slot that would be cut into the ground, or run along cracks in a driveway.
"Various locations may be selected to install the fiber-optic cable from a demarcation point to the ONT. One of the locations to install the edging device may be along the boundary line of the driveway and the lawn. Existing cracked slots in the customer's property, for example, a slot along the driveway, may be utilized to deploy the edging device," Google writes in the patent application, which was published by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office on Dec. 29.
Google spokeswoman Jenna Wandres declined to comment on questions regarding the edging device and how it relates to the fiber rollout in Kansas City. February 27, 2012 — 8:56am ET | By Steve Donohue
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Feb 26, 2012
TDS Telecom bets on broadband, video drive up Q4 2011 revenue
Buoyed by strong gains in consumer triple play and managed business services, TDS Telecom's operating revenues increased 4 percent to $206.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2011.
TDS Telecom's parent company Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE: TDS) reported $1.3 billion in operating revenues for Q4 2011, up from $1.2 billion in Q4 2010.
For the year 2011, TDS reported $5.1 billion in operating revenues, up from $4.9 billion in 2010, while net income was $200.5 million, or $1.83 in diluted earnings per share.
"TDS increased revenues and improved profitability in 2011, despite very competitive industry environments for both U.S. Cellular and TDS Telecom," said LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr., TDS president and CEO. "Both companies are making significant investments in their networks and operational infrastructure to enhance customer experiences and improve operational efficiency."
Here's a quick breakdown of the ILEC's key metrics:
Landline Losses: During the quarter, TDS as expected lost 8,100 access lines, ending the quarter and year with 754,400 total lines.
Business Services: In the business segment, the growth engine is centered around its managedIP offerings, which it delivers via both its ILEC and CLEC divisions. ManagedIP stations during the quarter grew to 43,100 from 27,400.
Broadband and video: Although broadband service continues to be a hot seller, TDS Telecom only added 600 new customers during the quarter.
Looking into 2012, the key areas of growth will be around expanding broadband speeds and availability, business managed services and IPTV.
Leveraging emerging technologies including Fiber to the Home (FTTH) in select markets and hybrid copper/fiber VDSL2 technology, the service provider plans to increase broadband speeds in its existing markets and extend IPTV service to an additional 19 markets. What's more, the service provider said it's on track to complete a number of broadband stimulus projects to extend services in areas that were traditionally hard to serve.
It will be no less aggressive on the business side with plans to expand the hosted managed services footprint and service portfolio.
From a revenue standpoint, the service provider forecast $810-$840 million for its ILEC and CLEC operations. February 24, 2012 — 9:53am ET | By Sean Buckley
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TDS Telecom's parent company Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE: TDS) reported $1.3 billion in operating revenues for Q4 2011, up from $1.2 billion in Q4 2010.
For the year 2011, TDS reported $5.1 billion in operating revenues, up from $4.9 billion in 2010, while net income was $200.5 million, or $1.83 in diluted earnings per share.
"TDS increased revenues and improved profitability in 2011, despite very competitive industry environments for both U.S. Cellular and TDS Telecom," said LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr., TDS president and CEO. "Both companies are making significant investments in their networks and operational infrastructure to enhance customer experiences and improve operational efficiency."
Here's a quick breakdown of the ILEC's key metrics:
Landline Losses: During the quarter, TDS as expected lost 8,100 access lines, ending the quarter and year with 754,400 total lines.
Business Services: In the business segment, the growth engine is centered around its managedIP offerings, which it delivers via both its ILEC and CLEC divisions. ManagedIP stations during the quarter grew to 43,100 from 27,400.
Broadband and video: Although broadband service continues to be a hot seller, TDS Telecom only added 600 new customers during the quarter.
Looking into 2012, the key areas of growth will be around expanding broadband speeds and availability, business managed services and IPTV.
Leveraging emerging technologies including Fiber to the Home (FTTH) in select markets and hybrid copper/fiber VDSL2 technology, the service provider plans to increase broadband speeds in its existing markets and extend IPTV service to an additional 19 markets. What's more, the service provider said it's on track to complete a number of broadband stimulus projects to extend services in areas that were traditionally hard to serve.
It will be no less aggressive on the business side with plans to expand the hosted managed services footprint and service portfolio.
From a revenue standpoint, the service provider forecast $810-$840 million for its ILEC and CLEC operations. February 24, 2012 — 9:53am ET | By Sean Buckley
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Feb 14, 2012
FTTH/B subscribership rose to 54 million by the middle of 2011
Fiber to the Home (FTTH) may not be the universal last mile access service yet, but according to Idate, fiber-based broadband subscribers increased 54 percent to nearly 67 million worldwide by the middle of 2011.
During the six month period, the amount of buildings and homes that service providers passed with fiber networks increased over 47 percent to almost 179 million.
By taking into consideration other fiber-based technologies, including the telco's hybrid copper/fiber-based VDSL2 and the cable industry's coax/fiber-based fiber to the last amplifier (FTTLA) architectures, and FTTX+LAN, service provider's last mile fiber deployments passed 112.7 million subscribers and 361.7 million homes/businesses at the end of June 2011.
From a country perspective, Japan leads the FTTH/B market, but Idate forecasts China, whose three main service providers--China Telecom, China Mobile and China Unicom--are aggressively rolling out FTTH/B, will soon surpass it. China Telecom, for one, is moving ahead with building out a FTTH network that can handle 18 million lines with 100 Mbps capabilities in major cities.
Holding onto the number three spot was South Korea, followed by the United States, Russia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Sweden and France.
Overall, Asia-Pacific made up 68.6 percent of all FTTH/B subscribers as of the end of 2011, a figure that will grow to 72.8 percent by 2015.February 14, 2012 — 11:37pm ET | By Sean Buckley
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During the six month period, the amount of buildings and homes that service providers passed with fiber networks increased over 47 percent to almost 179 million.
By taking into consideration other fiber-based technologies, including the telco's hybrid copper/fiber-based VDSL2 and the cable industry's coax/fiber-based fiber to the last amplifier (FTTLA) architectures, and FTTX+LAN, service provider's last mile fiber deployments passed 112.7 million subscribers and 361.7 million homes/businesses at the end of June 2011.
From a country perspective, Japan leads the FTTH/B market, but Idate forecasts China, whose three main service providers--China Telecom, China Mobile and China Unicom--are aggressively rolling out FTTH/B, will soon surpass it. China Telecom, for one, is moving ahead with building out a FTTH network that can handle 18 million lines with 100 Mbps capabilities in major cities.
Holding onto the number three spot was South Korea, followed by the United States, Russia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Sweden and France.
Overall, Asia-Pacific made up 68.6 percent of all FTTH/B subscribers as of the end of 2011, a figure that will grow to 72.8 percent by 2015.February 14, 2012 — 11:37pm ET | By Sean Buckley
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Jul 29, 2011
BT will bring ADSL2+ service to additional 2.5M homes, businesses
BT (NYSE: BT) will expand its up to 20 Mbps speed ADSL2+ to about 2.5 million homes and businesses, or 90 percent of the UK population by 2013, up from the 80 percent of homes it originally planned.
Having already upgraded telephone exchanges that serve over 17.6 million premises, BT will upgrade an additional 800 telephone exchanges to reach its new broadband expansion goal. Part of this new initiative focuses on extending broadband to more rural areas, meaning that BT will also upgrade over 400 Central Offices (CO), or telephone exchanges, that serve more than 900,000 rural homes and businesses.
"This is a significant expansion of our rollout plan and is further proof of our commitment to serve rural areas," said Alex Pannell, BT's director of product management.
The service provider said that it has "invested significant amounts" to install DSLAM equipment to support DSL just about 5,500 of its UK area COs.
Unfortunately, BT is the only broadband game in town for many rural dwellers. However, that scenario will change when competitive broadband provider TalkTalk (LSE: TALK) completes its own ADSL2+ LLU expansion from 80 percent to reach "nearly 90 percent of the population" sometime in 2012.July 29, 2011 — 8:31am ET | By Sean Buckley
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Having already upgraded telephone exchanges that serve over 17.6 million premises, BT will upgrade an additional 800 telephone exchanges to reach its new broadband expansion goal. Part of this new initiative focuses on extending broadband to more rural areas, meaning that BT will also upgrade over 400 Central Offices (CO), or telephone exchanges, that serve more than 900,000 rural homes and businesses.
"This is a significant expansion of our rollout plan and is further proof of our commitment to serve rural areas," said Alex Pannell, BT's director of product management.
The service provider said that it has "invested significant amounts" to install DSLAM equipment to support DSL just about 5,500 of its UK area COs.
Unfortunately, BT is the only broadband game in town for many rural dwellers. However, that scenario will change when competitive broadband provider TalkTalk (LSE: TALK) completes its own ADSL2+ LLU expansion from 80 percent to reach "nearly 90 percent of the population" sometime in 2012.July 29, 2011 — 8:31am ET | By Sean Buckley
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Jun 8, 2011
Ikanos bows NodeScale Vectoring to accelerate DSL
Ikanos Communications introduced a new technique that accelerates DSL significantly through the use of a method that virtually eliminates crosstalk in wires across an entire node.
The technique, which Ikanos calls NodeScale Vectoring, is based on the G.993.5 ITU standard for limiting crosstalk. Ikanos' variation will work across an entire node (approximately 384 ports), the company says, in contrast to other implementations that work across only a single line card (48 ports).
Using the technique, DSL throughputs could be improved to 100 Mbps – sufficient, the company believes, to delay the need to drive fiber to the home. It will certainly be less costly than FTTH, the company said.
The technology would not help DSL become anywhere near symmetrical, but it may be able to support upstream rates of anywhere between 40 to perhaps 60 Mbps.
The technology is currently proven in labs. Service providers are now evaluating the technology, and commercialization would follow those evaluations.
One of the challenges in deploying very-high-speed Internet access over existing infrastructure is the degradation that occurs as a result of crosstalk between coincident copper wire pairs. Each wire can often and intermittently interfere with neighboring wires, thereby introducing noise, limiting line quality and reducing VDSL performance. Other impediments, including AM radio signals, power lines, lightning and other atmospheric elements, inject even more noise into the copper network.
Ikanos' NodeScale Vectoring technology analyzes the crosstalk and interference environment in real time and creates a set of compensation signals that effectively eliminates both.
In fact, NodeScale Vectoring cancels noise across an entire network node from 192 to 384 ports or more, meeting the deployment requirements of the world's leading service providers, Ikanos says. Handling crosstalk at that level presents a massive computational challenge requiring gigabits of memory. With Ikanos' patent-pending algorithms, compression and coding techniques, service providers can deliver 100 Mbps performance at the scale necessary to support their growing subscriber bases via a cost-effective commercial silicon and software solution.
Ikanos' NodeScale Vectoring complies with the International Telecommunication Union standards group (ITU-T) G.vector standard (G.993.5), which provides for dynamic spectrum management level 3 (DSM-3) through the use of advanced crosstalk cancellation techniques.By Brian Santo CedMagazine.com - October 25, 2010
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The technique, which Ikanos calls NodeScale Vectoring, is based on the G.993.5 ITU standard for limiting crosstalk. Ikanos' variation will work across an entire node (approximately 384 ports), the company says, in contrast to other implementations that work across only a single line card (48 ports).
Using the technique, DSL throughputs could be improved to 100 Mbps – sufficient, the company believes, to delay the need to drive fiber to the home. It will certainly be less costly than FTTH, the company said.
The technology would not help DSL become anywhere near symmetrical, but it may be able to support upstream rates of anywhere between 40 to perhaps 60 Mbps.
The technology is currently proven in labs. Service providers are now evaluating the technology, and commercialization would follow those evaluations.
One of the challenges in deploying very-high-speed Internet access over existing infrastructure is the degradation that occurs as a result of crosstalk between coincident copper wire pairs. Each wire can often and intermittently interfere with neighboring wires, thereby introducing noise, limiting line quality and reducing VDSL performance. Other impediments, including AM radio signals, power lines, lightning and other atmospheric elements, inject even more noise into the copper network.
Ikanos' NodeScale Vectoring technology analyzes the crosstalk and interference environment in real time and creates a set of compensation signals that effectively eliminates both.
In fact, NodeScale Vectoring cancels noise across an entire network node from 192 to 384 ports or more, meeting the deployment requirements of the world's leading service providers, Ikanos says. Handling crosstalk at that level presents a massive computational challenge requiring gigabits of memory. With Ikanos' patent-pending algorithms, compression and coding techniques, service providers can deliver 100 Mbps performance at the scale necessary to support their growing subscriber bases via a cost-effective commercial silicon and software solution.
Ikanos' NodeScale Vectoring complies with the International Telecommunication Union standards group (ITU-T) G.vector standard (G.993.5), which provides for dynamic spectrum management level 3 (DSM-3) through the use of advanced crosstalk cancellation techniques.By Brian Santo CedMagazine.com - October 25, 2010
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May 23, 2011
U.S. Ranks Ninth Worldwide in Mobile Broadband Use, says FCC
The FCC said in its second international broadband report Friday that the United States ranks ninth for mobile broadband adoption compared to other countries around the world, and ranks twelfth for fixed broadband.
The agency also reported that the United States ranked eighth out of 29 other countries for its 3G coverage.
The FCC based its report on data from 38 countries, most of which belong to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
The main focus of the FCC's report was fixed broadband services because less information is available on mobile broadband, a comparatively newer technology.
"Consistent data on mobile broadband adoption is just beginning to become available for this rapidly growing segment of the broadband market," the FCC said in its report. "In future reports we hope to collect and incorporate more data about the mobile segment of the broadband market."
Analysis of mobile broadband adoption is complicated by the fact that some consumers view wireless broadband as a way to supplement their existing fixed Internet connection, while others may substitute mobile broadband for fixed.
The report found that adoption of fixed broadband in the United States lags behind several other countries, including South Korea, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany. However, the United States posted higher adoption rates of fixed broadband than Japan and the average rate of countries in the European Union.
The FCC also reported that broadband adoption was linked to population size, density and income. Communities with larger, denser populations with higher incomes were more likely to sign up for broadband Internet services. The report did not detect a "statistically significant" relationship between education and broadband adoption.
The agency gave a mixed review to the speed of U.S. broadband service. According to the report, some major cities in Europe and Asia have a "significant edge" over comparable U.S. cities in reported download speeds, while speeds in some other international cities are roughly comparable to speeds in many U.S. cities.
The FCC warned that its staff found data sets on international broadband were incomplete and generally challenging to compare because of "significant gaps and variations in data collection methodologies across countries." By Maisie RamsayMonday, May 23, 2011
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The agency also reported that the United States ranked eighth out of 29 other countries for its 3G coverage.
The FCC based its report on data from 38 countries, most of which belong to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
The main focus of the FCC's report was fixed broadband services because less information is available on mobile broadband, a comparatively newer technology.
"Consistent data on mobile broadband adoption is just beginning to become available for this rapidly growing segment of the broadband market," the FCC said in its report. "In future reports we hope to collect and incorporate more data about the mobile segment of the broadband market."
Analysis of mobile broadband adoption is complicated by the fact that some consumers view wireless broadband as a way to supplement their existing fixed Internet connection, while others may substitute mobile broadband for fixed.
The report found that adoption of fixed broadband in the United States lags behind several other countries, including South Korea, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany. However, the United States posted higher adoption rates of fixed broadband than Japan and the average rate of countries in the European Union.
The FCC also reported that broadband adoption was linked to population size, density and income. Communities with larger, denser populations with higher incomes were more likely to sign up for broadband Internet services. The report did not detect a "statistically significant" relationship between education and broadband adoption.
The agency gave a mixed review to the speed of U.S. broadband service. According to the report, some major cities in Europe and Asia have a "significant edge" over comparable U.S. cities in reported download speeds, while speeds in some other international cities are roughly comparable to speeds in many U.S. cities.
The FCC warned that its staff found data sets on international broadband were incomplete and generally challenging to compare because of "significant gaps and variations in data collection methodologies across countries." By Maisie RamsayMonday, May 23, 2011
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Mar 8, 2011
1 Gig for $26, should sound a carrier alarm
1 Gigabyte per second for $26 a month sounds impossible, well it is being offered in Hong Kong by Hong Kong Broadband Network as a fiber to the home service. The Hong Kong market is competitive and it is has a high population density which makes it ideal for broadband economies of scale. Still, the Hong Kong Broadband network will suffer years of loses before it turns a profit. See New York Times article:
So what will it take to get these types of speeds at competitive pricing in the US? A third major competitor outside of telcos and cablecos that can take a loss and may have another benefit to offering these services. Enter Google. Google is starting off slow after its initial muni broadband deployment hype has not came to fruition. It is working with Sonic.net, an internet service provider, to offer 1 gigabyte service to a subdivision of Stanford University.
Implementation of these broadband speeds is also going to take municipal and legislative support due to the deep political entrenchment of the telcos and cablecos. Still, cities are looking for ways to draw in companies and create a high tech image, but may not want to spend the additional money in these tough economic times. Because of this most of the financial risk would fall on Google’s shoulders.
Yet, the threat to carriers is real. Not just for broadband but for landline phone service, and for TV and video services. Google has the basic customer interfaces to offer these services via Google Voice and Google TV. The incentive to take a financial hit on the deployment of 1 gigabyte fiber to the home maybe offset by the additional charge for phone and TV service. In addition, Google gets to know the customer in all parts of their lives on the PC, TV, mobile phone and landline phone. This leads to a highly targeted and segmented customer, and the platforms to sell to that customer. Google may stop faking at being a carrier and actually become a carrier.By Yankee GroupTuesday, March 8, 2011
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So what will it take to get these types of speeds at competitive pricing in the US? A third major competitor outside of telcos and cablecos that can take a loss and may have another benefit to offering these services. Enter Google. Google is starting off slow after its initial muni broadband deployment hype has not came to fruition. It is working with Sonic.net, an internet service provider, to offer 1 gigabyte service to a subdivision of Stanford University.
Implementation of these broadband speeds is also going to take municipal and legislative support due to the deep political entrenchment of the telcos and cablecos. Still, cities are looking for ways to draw in companies and create a high tech image, but may not want to spend the additional money in these tough economic times. Because of this most of the financial risk would fall on Google’s shoulders.
Yet, the threat to carriers is real. Not just for broadband but for landline phone service, and for TV and video services. Google has the basic customer interfaces to offer these services via Google Voice and Google TV. The incentive to take a financial hit on the deployment of 1 gigabyte fiber to the home maybe offset by the additional charge for phone and TV service. In addition, Google gets to know the customer in all parts of their lives on the PC, TV, mobile phone and landline phone. This leads to a highly targeted and segmented customer, and the platforms to sell to that customer. Google may stop faking at being a carrier and actually become a carrier.By Yankee GroupTuesday, March 8, 2011
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Feb 10, 2011
Obama Gets Serious about Broadband
In an address to be given at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Mich., President Obama today will detail plans to facilitate the rollout of high-speed wireless services across more of the country.
In his State of the Union address, President Obama called for a "National Wireless Initiative" to make available high-speed wireless services to at least 98 percent of Americans. The president today will lay out "The Wireless Innovation and Infrastructure Initiative" that he hopes will free up spectrum through incentive auctions, spur innovation and creating a nationwide, interoperable wireless network for public safety. President Obama says the plan will reduce the national deficit by approximately $10 billion.
The president has chosen to detail the plan in a city where local businesses have been able to grow as a result of broadband access, with particular benefit in exporting goods to new markets around the world. He will also see a demonstration of how the university's WiMAX network has enabled distance learning for university and community students.
The Administration has set the goal of freeing up 500 MHz of spectrum within the next 10 years. The proposal to auction off spectrum freed up from the government and voluntarily relinquished by current commercial users is estimated to raise $27.8 billion. The White House says the auctions could reduce the deficit by $9.6 billion over the next decade.
Last June, President Obama issued a memorandum calling for action by the federal government and Congress to enable spectrum to be used more efficiently. The NTIA identified 115 MHz of federal spectrum that can be freed up as part of a "fast track" process for exclusive or shared use, selected another 95 MHz of spectrum for immediate evaluation and offered a plan for evaluating other federal spectrum bands that can be used more efficiently. By Andrew BergThursday, February 10, 2011
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In his State of the Union address, President Obama called for a "National Wireless Initiative" to make available high-speed wireless services to at least 98 percent of Americans. The president today will lay out "The Wireless Innovation and Infrastructure Initiative" that he hopes will free up spectrum through incentive auctions, spur innovation and creating a nationwide, interoperable wireless network for public safety. President Obama says the plan will reduce the national deficit by approximately $10 billion.
The president has chosen to detail the plan in a city where local businesses have been able to grow as a result of broadband access, with particular benefit in exporting goods to new markets around the world. He will also see a demonstration of how the university's WiMAX network has enabled distance learning for university and community students.
The Administration has set the goal of freeing up 500 MHz of spectrum within the next 10 years. The proposal to auction off spectrum freed up from the government and voluntarily relinquished by current commercial users is estimated to raise $27.8 billion. The White House says the auctions could reduce the deficit by $9.6 billion over the next decade.
Last June, President Obama issued a memorandum calling for action by the federal government and Congress to enable spectrum to be used more efficiently. The NTIA identified 115 MHz of federal spectrum that can be freed up as part of a "fast track" process for exclusive or shared use, selected another 95 MHz of spectrum for immediate evaluation and offered a plan for evaluating other federal spectrum bands that can be used more efficiently. By Andrew BergThursday, February 10, 2011
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Oct 13, 2010
Silicon Valley Innovator Drives Digital Home Convergence
San Jose, California - August 12, 2008 - 2Wire, a provider of broadband solutions, is celebrating two significant milestones today with the company's 10-year anniversary and the shipment of its 20 millionth HomePortal® intelligent gateway. Now one of the leading providers of broadband gateways in the world, 2Wire continues to set the standard for excellence in broadband access equipment and user experience.
Since its founding in 1998 by a team of four friends, including current CEO Pasquale "Pat" Romano, 2Wire has been committed to developing innovative solutions that unify network-enabled home devices and equipment on a single platform. The company has succeeded, expanding its presence internationally and developing several notable solutions in the broadband space, including residential gateways, multi-service media platforms, intelligent home servers, and remote CPE management systems. Notable industry firsts include:
First splitter-less DSL self-install solution - 2000
First intelligent residential gateway - 2000
First wireless gateway - 2001
First TR-069-compliant remote CPE management system (CMS) - 2004
First multi-service media platform to integrate DSL and satellite television services (MediaPortal®) - 2004
First outdoor broadband home gateway (HomePortal iNID) - 2006
2Wire continues to expand its global distribution footprint while constantly developing innovative, award-winning solutions for its growing list of customers.
Pat Romano, co-founder, president, and CEO of 2Wire, looks toward the future with excitement. "The opportunities for 2Wire in the broadband marketplace are limitless right now," said Romano. "The market is going through a period of significant maturation and consolidation. We have scale, technology, a large customer base, and a world class group of employees on our side. Our history demonstrates that we consistently change the game in the industry through innovative combinations of technologies and services. These attributes have served us well in the past and will continue to do so as we forge ahead."
"From the beginning, it seems that 2Wire correctly anticipated and timed the growth we are currently witnessing in the broadband market," said Kurt Scherf, vice president and principal analyst with Parks Associates. "The company continues to lead the market to this day, with innovations in residential gateways, storage solutions, and convergent video and digital entertainment offerings. By the end of this year, 27 million households worldwide will have residential gateways, growing to more than 70 million by the end of 2012. With its expanding portfolio of products and services, 2Wire is very well positioned to continue capitalizing on this growth."
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Since its founding in 1998 by a team of four friends, including current CEO Pasquale "Pat" Romano, 2Wire has been committed to developing innovative solutions that unify network-enabled home devices and equipment on a single platform. The company has succeeded, expanding its presence internationally and developing several notable solutions in the broadband space, including residential gateways, multi-service media platforms, intelligent home servers, and remote CPE management systems. Notable industry firsts include:
First splitter-less DSL self-install solution - 2000
First intelligent residential gateway - 2000
First wireless gateway - 2001
First TR-069-compliant remote CPE management system (CMS) - 2004
First multi-service media platform to integrate DSL and satellite television services (MediaPortal®) - 2004
First outdoor broadband home gateway (HomePortal iNID) - 2006
2Wire continues to expand its global distribution footprint while constantly developing innovative, award-winning solutions for its growing list of customers.
Pat Romano, co-founder, president, and CEO of 2Wire, looks toward the future with excitement. "The opportunities for 2Wire in the broadband marketplace are limitless right now," said Romano. "The market is going through a period of significant maturation and consolidation. We have scale, technology, a large customer base, and a world class group of employees on our side. Our history demonstrates that we consistently change the game in the industry through innovative combinations of technologies and services. These attributes have served us well in the past and will continue to do so as we forge ahead."
"From the beginning, it seems that 2Wire correctly anticipated and timed the growth we are currently witnessing in the broadband market," said Kurt Scherf, vice president and principal analyst with Parks Associates. "The company continues to lead the market to this day, with innovations in residential gateways, storage solutions, and convergent video and digital entertainment offerings. By the end of this year, 27 million households worldwide will have residential gateways, growing to more than 70 million by the end of 2012. With its expanding portfolio of products and services, 2Wire is very well positioned to continue capitalizing on this growth."
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Sep 22, 2010
Videotron offers blazing speed with 120 Mbps tier
The Canadian cable operator has taken over the top spot for the fastest data tier by a cable operator in North America with today's launch of its Ultimate Speed Internet 120.
As of today, Ultimate Speed Internet 120 is available in nearly 80 percent of Videotron's Quebec City footprint. The new tier has a speed of up to 120 Mbps on the downstream and 20 Mbps on the upstream.
With the launch, Videotron took over DOCSIS 3.0 bragging rights for the fastest North American tier from Suddenlink, which has a 107 Mbps tier. By comparison, Suddenlink's residential 107 Mbps offering has an upstream speed of 5 Mbps, while Comcast's 100 Mbps business tier is being offered with an upstream speed of 10 Mbps, with the exception of the Twin Cities service that features 15 Mbps.
"Ultimate Speed Internet 120 pushes back the frontier for intensive Internet users," said Robert Depatie, president and CEO of Videotron. "Today, we are launching the high-speed Internet service of the future. With the pace at which users' needs are changing, we are not so far from the day when 120 Mbps will be a must-have convenience."
The 120 Mbps wideband tier will be available in all of Videotron's Quebec City footprint by the end of the year; from there it will be rolled out across the rest of Videotron's service area.
Ultimate Speed Internet 120 will cost residential users $149.95 per month, while a business class tier starts at $219.95 per month.
As for bandwidth caps, Ultimate 120 has a download limit of 170 GB per month and an upload limit of 30 GB for residential users. The business class offering has caps of 225 GB for downloads and 125 GB for uploads.
Videotron said it picked Quebec City for its initial rollout of Ultimate Speed Internet 120 because the network was upgraded in 2006 to the financial tune of $30 million.
With its launch two years ago, Videotron was the first major cable operator in North America to offer DOCSIS 3.0-based wideband services. Videotron's initial launch comprised 50 Mbps and 30 Mbps tiers using pre-DOCSIS 3.0-certified cable modems and cable modem termination systems from Cisco.
In addition to the availability of Ultimate Speed Internet 120, Videotron said it increased the upstream speed on its 50 Mbps tier from 1 Mbps to 2 Mbps with no additional charge, and it will increase the cap from 30 GB to 40 GB starting in November.By Mike Robuck CedMagazine.com - September 22, 2010
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As of today, Ultimate Speed Internet 120 is available in nearly 80 percent of Videotron's Quebec City footprint. The new tier has a speed of up to 120 Mbps on the downstream and 20 Mbps on the upstream.
With the launch, Videotron took over DOCSIS 3.0 bragging rights for the fastest North American tier from Suddenlink, which has a 107 Mbps tier. By comparison, Suddenlink's residential 107 Mbps offering has an upstream speed of 5 Mbps, while Comcast's 100 Mbps business tier is being offered with an upstream speed of 10 Mbps, with the exception of the Twin Cities service that features 15 Mbps.
"Ultimate Speed Internet 120 pushes back the frontier for intensive Internet users," said Robert Depatie, president and CEO of Videotron. "Today, we are launching the high-speed Internet service of the future. With the pace at which users' needs are changing, we are not so far from the day when 120 Mbps will be a must-have convenience."
The 120 Mbps wideband tier will be available in all of Videotron's Quebec City footprint by the end of the year; from there it will be rolled out across the rest of Videotron's service area.
Ultimate Speed Internet 120 will cost residential users $149.95 per month, while a business class tier starts at $219.95 per month.
As for bandwidth caps, Ultimate 120 has a download limit of 170 GB per month and an upload limit of 30 GB for residential users. The business class offering has caps of 225 GB for downloads and 125 GB for uploads.
Videotron said it picked Quebec City for its initial rollout of Ultimate Speed Internet 120 because the network was upgraded in 2006 to the financial tune of $30 million.
With its launch two years ago, Videotron was the first major cable operator in North America to offer DOCSIS 3.0-based wideband services. Videotron's initial launch comprised 50 Mbps and 30 Mbps tiers using pre-DOCSIS 3.0-certified cable modems and cable modem termination systems from Cisco.
In addition to the availability of Ultimate Speed Internet 120, Videotron said it increased the upstream speed on its 50 Mbps tier from 1 Mbps to 2 Mbps with no additional charge, and it will increase the cap from 30 GB to 40 GB starting in November.By Mike Robuck CedMagazine.com - September 22, 2010
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BT Wireless Network 1250 Router Review
Introduction
The BT Wireless Network 1250 is an evolution of the earlier BT Home Network 1200 router, both of which are actually built by 2Wire. The BT 1250 looks almost identical to the 1200. The main difference is that the PCMCIA card slot is missing, because the BT 1250 has the wireless networking built into it, rather than an optional extra. Otherwise the unit is pretty much identical offering:
Single 10/100Mbps Ethernet socket with auto-crossover
802.11b wireless built-in
RJ11 socket for connection to phone line
USB socket for connecting to a PC
Home PNA 2.0, allowing use of telephone extensions for networking
NAT/PAT support
DMZplus option to assign WAN IP to a PC
Internet based upgrades, downloaded direct to portal
Much of the documentation for the BT 1250 refers to it as a Home Gateway, and with the various connectivity options, it is much more of a gateway than many other routers on the market. The actual web interface used to configure the unit is also designed with non-expert users in mind, though it still has plenty of functionality. The router will work on single or dynamic IP address ADSL accounts and while NAT can be disabled to allow use of blocks of static IP addresses, the router is best suited to use on single IP address accounts.
What you get for your money
The unit itself is not particularly small measuring 22cm x 20cm x 6cm, but as it is designed to stand up, it does not occupy too much real estate. All of the leads and the router itself are shownn below. You receive as standard with the router, a 3 metre BT phone plug to RJ11 plug lead, USB Type A to Type B lead, power supply, 3 metre RJ11 to RJ11 lead, two microfilters, one RJ45 CAT5e Ethernet lead and a mains lead for the PSU.
Additionally there is a nice stack of documentation and a CD based wizard that can be used to set-up the unit. The quick start guide is a large fold-out affair, that is designed to show you how to connect all the leads and get connected initially. The software manual walks you through many of the more complex options available in the router. The manual also covers how to set-up the router for a Macintosh computer.
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The BT Wireless Network 1250 is an evolution of the earlier BT Home Network 1200 router, both of which are actually built by 2Wire. The BT 1250 looks almost identical to the 1200. The main difference is that the PCMCIA card slot is missing, because the BT 1250 has the wireless networking built into it, rather than an optional extra. Otherwise the unit is pretty much identical offering:
Single 10/100Mbps Ethernet socket with auto-crossover
802.11b wireless built-in
RJ11 socket for connection to phone line
USB socket for connecting to a PC
Home PNA 2.0, allowing use of telephone extensions for networking
NAT/PAT support
DMZplus option to assign WAN IP to a PC
Internet based upgrades, downloaded direct to portal
Much of the documentation for the BT 1250 refers to it as a Home Gateway, and with the various connectivity options, it is much more of a gateway than many other routers on the market. The actual web interface used to configure the unit is also designed with non-expert users in mind, though it still has plenty of functionality. The router will work on single or dynamic IP address ADSL accounts and while NAT can be disabled to allow use of blocks of static IP addresses, the router is best suited to use on single IP address accounts.
What you get for your money
The unit itself is not particularly small measuring 22cm x 20cm x 6cm, but as it is designed to stand up, it does not occupy too much real estate. All of the leads and the router itself are shownn below. You receive as standard with the router, a 3 metre BT phone plug to RJ11 plug lead, USB Type A to Type B lead, power supply, 3 metre RJ11 to RJ11 lead, two microfilters, one RJ45 CAT5e Ethernet lead and a mains lead for the PSU.
Additionally there is a nice stack of documentation and a CD based wizard that can be used to set-up the unit. The quick start guide is a large fold-out affair, that is designed to show you how to connect all the leads and get connected initially. The software manual walks you through many of the more complex options available in the router. The manual also covers how to set-up the router for a Macintosh computer.
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DSL research boosts speeds to 700meg
A prototype of 700meg DSL has been demonstrated by Huawei in Hong Kong. The company have shown a prototype of the new technology that boosts broadband speeds to much higher speeds by using bonding technology to connect four phone lines together. Using SuperMIMO (multiple input multiple output) technology, the company has managed to improve on the current maximum data rate of 100Mbps which has been possible with VDSL2. Using four twisted pairs helps address crosstalk problems and in turn, this allows an increase in bandwidth per channel to around 175Mbps, reaching around 700Mbps over 400 metres.
"DSL technologies for broadband access are showing great market potential. As a leader in the development of DSL technologies, our newest DSL prototype demonstrates our commitment to providing customer-centric and groundbreaking solutions and services for operators to enhance their competitiveness and profitability."
You Yiyong, (President Access Network Products) Huawei
Continued research into faster access using copper phone lines is valuable as the copper phone lines that are installed are likely to be around for some time. Although fibre will likely start to make a larger footprint over the next decade, being able to re-utilise existing capacity that has been replaced by fibre could help offer faster broadband speeds to communities where an investment in fibre has not been taken. Whilst 700meg is likely to be a peak speed, this technology will help boost speeds that users see.Wednesday 22 September 2010 by John Hunt
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"DSL technologies for broadband access are showing great market potential. As a leader in the development of DSL technologies, our newest DSL prototype demonstrates our commitment to providing customer-centric and groundbreaking solutions and services for operators to enhance their competitiveness and profitability."
You Yiyong, (President Access Network Products) Huawei
Continued research into faster access using copper phone lines is valuable as the copper phone lines that are installed are likely to be around for some time. Although fibre will likely start to make a larger footprint over the next decade, being able to re-utilise existing capacity that has been replaced by fibre could help offer faster broadband speeds to communities where an investment in fibre has not been taken. Whilst 700meg is likely to be a peak speed, this technology will help boost speeds that users see.Wednesday 22 September 2010 by John Hunt
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Sep 21, 2010
2Wire Rolls Out Next Generation Intelligent Gateway
Further Advancing the Technology of the World's Most Widely Deployed VDSL Gateway, New HomePortal® Gateway Supports Demanding VDSL2 Applications Including High-Definition IPTV and VoIP
San Jose, CA - September 21, 2010 - 2Wire, a provider of broadband solutions, today introduced a new HomePortal® intelligent residential gateway that supports current and emerging VDSL applications. The new HomePortal 3801HGV gateway offers service providers a proven, turnkey solution for quickly delivering triple play services to their subscribers. The HomePortal 3801HGV gateway extends the dominant IPTV leadership position that 2Wire developed with the HomePortal 3800HGV gateway, the most widely deployed VDSL gateway in the world.
"With this gateway as the hub of the home network, service providers can quickly deploy high-definition IPTV services as part of a robust and reliable bundle of voice, data, and entertainment services," said Sean Parham, executive vice president and CMO at 2Wire. "The HomePortal 3801HGV gateway features a variety of innovations which support delivery of demanding services like IPTV and VoIP, including a dual-core processor for increased system processing power, an optimized VDSL design for improved connection rates and reach, and a new HomePNA chipset that doubles coax bandwidth and enables support for more in-home video streams, all while leveraging proven HomePortal 3000 series gateway technology."
Designed specifically for high-bandwidth triple play services, the HomePortal 3801HGV intelligent gateway supports fiber to the node (FTTN) and fiber to the premises (FTTP) with an integrated, advanced VDSL2 modem. It supports multimedia coaxial networking within the home for distribution of bandwidth-intensive applications, such as high-definition video, over existing coaxial cables.
The HomePortal 3801HGV intelligent gateway is part of a comprehensive 2Wire solution for managed service deployments. 2Wire offers service providers a suite of solutions designed to optimize every facet of their broadband service deployment, from device software and hardware to consultative services and call center customer support.
About 2Wire
2Wire integrated broadband solutions are engineered for the carrier and optimized for the subscriber, providing intuitive, reliable user experiences throughout the connected home. The 2Wire portfolio of broadband solutions includes residential gateways, multi-service media platforms, remote management systems, value-added services, and call center customer support. 2Wire customers are leading broadband providers throughout the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, including AT&T, Telmex, BT, CenturyLink, Bell Canada, SingTel, Telstra, and others. 21 September 2010
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San Jose, CA - September 21, 2010 - 2Wire, a provider of broadband solutions, today introduced a new HomePortal® intelligent residential gateway that supports current and emerging VDSL applications. The new HomePortal 3801HGV gateway offers service providers a proven, turnkey solution for quickly delivering triple play services to their subscribers. The HomePortal 3801HGV gateway extends the dominant IPTV leadership position that 2Wire developed with the HomePortal 3800HGV gateway, the most widely deployed VDSL gateway in the world.
"With this gateway as the hub of the home network, service providers can quickly deploy high-definition IPTV services as part of a robust and reliable bundle of voice, data, and entertainment services," said Sean Parham, executive vice president and CMO at 2Wire. "The HomePortal 3801HGV gateway features a variety of innovations which support delivery of demanding services like IPTV and VoIP, including a dual-core processor for increased system processing power, an optimized VDSL design for improved connection rates and reach, and a new HomePNA chipset that doubles coax bandwidth and enables support for more in-home video streams, all while leveraging proven HomePortal 3000 series gateway technology."
Designed specifically for high-bandwidth triple play services, the HomePortal 3801HGV intelligent gateway supports fiber to the node (FTTN) and fiber to the premises (FTTP) with an integrated, advanced VDSL2 modem. It supports multimedia coaxial networking within the home for distribution of bandwidth-intensive applications, such as high-definition video, over existing coaxial cables.
The HomePortal 3801HGV intelligent gateway is part of a comprehensive 2Wire solution for managed service deployments. 2Wire offers service providers a suite of solutions designed to optimize every facet of their broadband service deployment, from device software and hardware to consultative services and call center customer support.
About 2Wire
2Wire integrated broadband solutions are engineered for the carrier and optimized for the subscriber, providing intuitive, reliable user experiences throughout the connected home. The 2Wire portfolio of broadband solutions includes residential gateways, multi-service media platforms, remote management systems, value-added services, and call center customer support. 2Wire customers are leading broadband providers throughout the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, including AT&T, Telmex, BT, CenturyLink, Bell Canada, SingTel, Telstra, and others. 21 September 2010
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Sep 13, 2010
Lantiq's Latest: 16 Channel VDSL, HD-Speed 802.11, 2 Gigabit NP
Imran Hajimusa of Lantiq demo'd four TV streams going wirelessly across a large room to four HDTV's several months ago. They are now shipping the WAVE 300 in volume. Ulrich Huewels is confident it can support HD video. Lantiq tells me a large U.S. carrier will soon surprise by moving to wireless home networks. They've also doubled the density of their Vinax VDSL linecard chips and are sampling the two gigabit GRX gateway processor.
Replacing wires has long been the grail for in-home networking. Vendors have been making promises for years, but field tests were not up to carrier grade. Carriers can't accept networks that only work for 95% of homes because the truck rolls to the other homes can be brutally expensive. They need close to 100% real world performance. I'm going to be skeptical until carriers prove the promises in the field, but the buzz for the new beam-forming chips is good.
The new VINAX V3 supports 16 channels for the 50 meg VDSL2 Profile 17a and 8 channels for the 100/100 meg 30a. Power is 0.9W per channel. Bonding is supported and VINAX "is ready to support full System Vectoring, a VDSL2 enhancement that will reduce crosstalk." Written by Dave Burstein
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Replacing wires has long been the grail for in-home networking. Vendors have been making promises for years, but field tests were not up to carrier grade. Carriers can't accept networks that only work for 95% of homes because the truck rolls to the other homes can be brutally expensive. They need close to 100% real world performance. I'm going to be skeptical until carriers prove the promises in the field, but the buzz for the new beam-forming chips is good.
The new VINAX V3 supports 16 channels for the 50 meg VDSL2 Profile 17a and 8 channels for the 100/100 meg 30a. Power is 0.9W per channel. Bonding is supported and VINAX "is ready to support full System Vectoring, a VDSL2 enhancement that will reduce crosstalk." Written by Dave Burstein
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Aug 30, 2010
Verizon Turns On ADSL2+ To 1/3
Verizon has been installing ADSL2+ in most new equipment for years but not offering speeds above 6 megabits because only a small fraction of their 30M lines were covered. They now are offering 10-15 megabit down to about 4M customers for about $55 to about $70/month. Given that the majority of customers are beyond the 7,000 foot cutoffs for the 10-15 meg service, that means they have ADSL2+ to about a third of the network. Most of the rest are behind remote terminals or connected to DSLAMS 5-12 years old, neither of which are scheduled for volume upgrades.
Experience from Britain, France and the UK has been that almost no one gets the 20 & 24 megabits possible with ADSL2+ and only a minority can even get 10 megabits down. DSM has improved things some, especially for the lines that were marginal for any given speed, and minor improvements in the chips keep improving performance. Current state of the art is that 15-25 megabits down is typical about half a mile from the DSLAM, less than 10 megabits from around a mile and a half. These are realistic averages, but there's an enormous difference from home to home and office to office. Your speed may well be different than the suggested averages. For example, I heard today of a customer at 5400 feet getting 21 megabits.
Rob Pegoraro at the Washington Post tested the addresses of 13 friends and co-workers across the District and Alexandria at Verizon's site, and none came up as eligible for its fastest DSL. Six could get only the second-slowest tier of DSL, with downloads of 1.5 to 3 Mbps. Another six qualified for Verizon's 4- to 7-Mbps DSL. One could get FiOS, but none could get the new 10-15 megabit tiers. That may be a glitch, but overall fewer than 1 in 6 lines can get the higher speeds.
I guess every little bit helps as cable is pulling far ahead, with speeds that start at 10 meg for less than Verizon's new offering and usually go to (overpriced) 50 meg. Tony Werner of Comcast tells me to watch for a rapid rollout of 20 meg upstream cable, which DSL can't come close to except from the basement.
John Schommer tells me Verizon has been careful about oversubscription so there should very rarely be congestion-related speed drops. Schomer came to Verizon with the GTE purchase and now has moved up to Dir - Broadband Product Development. GTE was ahead of Verizon at the time of the takeover and Ivan's team was smart enough to take advantage. Bobbi Henson also goes back to GTE and many of the early Verizon FiOS trials were in Texas GTE territory.
Here's the press release:
Verizon High Speed Internet Now Available at 10 to 15 Megabits per Second
New Copper-Based Broadband Tier More Than Doubles Existing Maximum Download Speeds for Consumers and Small Businesses
News Release ShareThis
NEW YORK – August 30, 2010 –
Verizon's High Speed Internet entered a new realm on Monday (Aug. 30) with the introduction of a 10 to 15 megabits-per-second (Mbps) downstream and 1 Mbps upstream* service initially available to more than 4 million households and small businesses.
"Consumers and small businesses everywhere have a need for speed," said Shawn Strickland, Verizon's vice president of consumer strategy. "With our new 10 to 15 Mbps speed tier, downloading files, photos and other content will be faster, plus our High Speed Internet customers will have peace of mind because our service is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee policy."
The new 10 to 15 Mbps speed tier is the latest addition to Verizon's existing suite of High Speed Internet speeds - 4 to 7 Mbps, 1.5 to 3 Mbps' and 768 kilobits per second to 1 Mbps downstream for consumers, as well as similar business packages. All HSI services include a dedicated connection to the home or business over the company's copper network, so service won't slow down when neighbors are online at the same time.
"This new, faster Verizon High Speed Internet service has the potential to attract business and residential customers who value the affordability, reliability, and everyday performance of their broadband connection," said Amy Lind, consumer broadband research manager for the global technology market intelligence firm IDC.
"One of the issues with cable Internet is that its bandwidth capacity is shared by multiple users at a node, so the speed a customer actually receives can vary considerably depending on how many cable customers are online simultaneously," said Lind. "DSL-based High Speed Internet, on the other hand, offers each end user a dedicated connection, so its performance is more consistent all the time."
Pricing for the 10 to 15Mbps/1 Mbps service is $49.99 per month for residential customers with voice service from Verizon, and $59.99 per month for those without voice service. Small-business pricing for the new, higher speed tier begins at $89.99 per month as a stand alone service with a two-year agreement, and $99.99 per month with no term contract. Equipment fees and other charges apply.
For new residential customers, consumer bundles of Verizon Freedom Essentials that include unlimited nationwide calling, voice mail, popular calling features and 10 to 15 Mbps/1 Mbps HSI service begin at $69.99 monthly.** Comparable packages are available to small and medium-sized businesses, beginning at $84.99 monthly** for 10 to 15 Mbps/1Mbps HSI service and unlimited nationwide calling.Written by Dave Burstein
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Experience from Britain, France and the UK has been that almost no one gets the 20 & 24 megabits possible with ADSL2+ and only a minority can even get 10 megabits down. DSM has improved things some, especially for the lines that were marginal for any given speed, and minor improvements in the chips keep improving performance. Current state of the art is that 15-25 megabits down is typical about half a mile from the DSLAM, less than 10 megabits from around a mile and a half. These are realistic averages, but there's an enormous difference from home to home and office to office. Your speed may well be different than the suggested averages. For example, I heard today of a customer at 5400 feet getting 21 megabits.
Rob Pegoraro at the Washington Post tested the addresses of 13 friends and co-workers across the District and Alexandria at Verizon's site, and none came up as eligible for its fastest DSL. Six could get only the second-slowest tier of DSL, with downloads of 1.5 to 3 Mbps. Another six qualified for Verizon's 4- to 7-Mbps DSL. One could get FiOS, but none could get the new 10-15 megabit tiers. That may be a glitch, but overall fewer than 1 in 6 lines can get the higher speeds.
I guess every little bit helps as cable is pulling far ahead, with speeds that start at 10 meg for less than Verizon's new offering and usually go to (overpriced) 50 meg. Tony Werner of Comcast tells me to watch for a rapid rollout of 20 meg upstream cable, which DSL can't come close to except from the basement.
John Schommer tells me Verizon has been careful about oversubscription so there should very rarely be congestion-related speed drops. Schomer came to Verizon with the GTE purchase and now has moved up to Dir - Broadband Product Development. GTE was ahead of Verizon at the time of the takeover and Ivan's team was smart enough to take advantage. Bobbi Henson also goes back to GTE and many of the early Verizon FiOS trials were in Texas GTE territory.
Here's the press release:
Verizon High Speed Internet Now Available at 10 to 15 Megabits per Second
New Copper-Based Broadband Tier More Than Doubles Existing Maximum Download Speeds for Consumers and Small Businesses
News Release ShareThis
NEW YORK – August 30, 2010 –
Verizon's High Speed Internet entered a new realm on Monday (Aug. 30) with the introduction of a 10 to 15 megabits-per-second (Mbps) downstream and 1 Mbps upstream* service initially available to more than 4 million households and small businesses.
"Consumers and small businesses everywhere have a need for speed," said Shawn Strickland, Verizon's vice president of consumer strategy. "With our new 10 to 15 Mbps speed tier, downloading files, photos and other content will be faster, plus our High Speed Internet customers will have peace of mind because our service is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee policy."
The new 10 to 15 Mbps speed tier is the latest addition to Verizon's existing suite of High Speed Internet speeds - 4 to 7 Mbps, 1.5 to 3 Mbps' and 768 kilobits per second to 1 Mbps downstream for consumers, as well as similar business packages. All HSI services include a dedicated connection to the home or business over the company's copper network, so service won't slow down when neighbors are online at the same time.
"This new, faster Verizon High Speed Internet service has the potential to attract business and residential customers who value the affordability, reliability, and everyday performance of their broadband connection," said Amy Lind, consumer broadband research manager for the global technology market intelligence firm IDC.
"One of the issues with cable Internet is that its bandwidth capacity is shared by multiple users at a node, so the speed a customer actually receives can vary considerably depending on how many cable customers are online simultaneously," said Lind. "DSL-based High Speed Internet, on the other hand, offers each end user a dedicated connection, so its performance is more consistent all the time."
Pricing for the 10 to 15Mbps/1 Mbps service is $49.99 per month for residential customers with voice service from Verizon, and $59.99 per month for those without voice service. Small-business pricing for the new, higher speed tier begins at $89.99 per month as a stand alone service with a two-year agreement, and $99.99 per month with no term contract. Equipment fees and other charges apply.
For new residential customers, consumer bundles of Verizon Freedom Essentials that include unlimited nationwide calling, voice mail, popular calling features and 10 to 15 Mbps/1 Mbps HSI service begin at $69.99 monthly.** Comparable packages are available to small and medium-sized businesses, beginning at $84.99 monthly** for 10 to 15 Mbps/1Mbps HSI service and unlimited nationwide calling.Written by Dave Burstein
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Aug 18, 2010
Get Real: Bring Down the Price of Rural Internet Backhaul
Everyone agreed. It’s time to bring down the cost of rural backhaul where its exorbitant. When I went to the OPASTCO meeting of rural telcos, their leader, John Rose, told me this was a crucial issue for them and that “OPASTCO would be at the FCC every day to get this done.” I got the message.
Last September, the broadband plan presentation to the commissioners pointed out these excessive backhaul costs were 25%-40% of the problem. I made a bad mistake not moving on this immediately because I didn’t understand the issue. If I had, hundreds of thousands of homes would be connected by now and prices across rural America would be falling. And it wouldn’t require a penny of public money.
Stupid. So I’ve asked the wireline bureau to use special access where wholesale Internet connections cost more than 3x the national average.
We have an open proceeding called special access with enough of a record that we can come to a decision any time — even next week. Internet connectivity costs $5-15/megabit in most of the country, but far too many rural carriers have to pay prices of $100 and even $200/megabit. This came up time and again at the broadband plan workshops.
The explanation is simple: in many areas, there are only one or two fiber connections to the net and they can charge monopoly-like prices. It costs little more to deliver a 1 gigabit backhaul connection in the most remote part of the country, as long as fiber is in place. Fiber is in place to phone company offices almost everywhere. It was paid for decades ago in telephone rates and is typically fully depreciated. Most areas have spare capacity and dark fiber; for others the cost of upgrading with WDM gear is paid for in a few months.
This is a classic market failure. So I’ve asked the wireline bureau to immediately draft regualtions incorporating these principles recommended by the broadband planners.
1) If the price for wholesale Internet connectivity in any area is more than three times the national average, there is a rebuttable presumption of market failure. If there are special high costs – like a requirement to run more fiber – then the case needs to be examined individually.
2) Where there is apparent market failure, we will ask all the parties to engage in 90 days of mediation to come to an equitable rate. This will resolve most cases without any formal regulation.
3) After 90 days, if no agreement is reached, we will ask either the wireline bureau or an administrative law judge to set a rate based on the evidence. Because the results of a proceeding like that are unpredictable, I expect most parties will reach an agreement and avoid the process.
4) Anyone who receives a reduced rate under this program must file a simple form every six months for the first two years and every year thereafter. It will report the availability, pricing and take rates for broadband in their territory.
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The best thing about using special access is it will dramatically reduce Universal service costs. Rural carriers getting reduced rates will be able to reduce costs with less expensive IP transit and therefore will need less of a subsidy. The schools, libraries, and health clinics supported by universal service will save money because their bandwidth costs will go down as well.
The right amount of regulation is as little as practical but no less. This is natural.On August 18, 2010, in Jules, by notjulius
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Last September, the broadband plan presentation to the commissioners pointed out these excessive backhaul costs were 25%-40% of the problem. I made a bad mistake not moving on this immediately because I didn’t understand the issue. If I had, hundreds of thousands of homes would be connected by now and prices across rural America would be falling. And it wouldn’t require a penny of public money.
Stupid. So I’ve asked the wireline bureau to use special access where wholesale Internet connections cost more than 3x the national average.
We have an open proceeding called special access with enough of a record that we can come to a decision any time — even next week. Internet connectivity costs $5-15/megabit in most of the country, but far too many rural carriers have to pay prices of $100 and even $200/megabit. This came up time and again at the broadband plan workshops.
The explanation is simple: in many areas, there are only one or two fiber connections to the net and they can charge monopoly-like prices. It costs little more to deliver a 1 gigabit backhaul connection in the most remote part of the country, as long as fiber is in place. Fiber is in place to phone company offices almost everywhere. It was paid for decades ago in telephone rates and is typically fully depreciated. Most areas have spare capacity and dark fiber; for others the cost of upgrading with WDM gear is paid for in a few months.
This is a classic market failure. So I’ve asked the wireline bureau to immediately draft regualtions incorporating these principles recommended by the broadband planners.
1) If the price for wholesale Internet connectivity in any area is more than three times the national average, there is a rebuttable presumption of market failure. If there are special high costs – like a requirement to run more fiber – then the case needs to be examined individually.
2) Where there is apparent market failure, we will ask all the parties to engage in 90 days of mediation to come to an equitable rate. This will resolve most cases without any formal regulation.
3) After 90 days, if no agreement is reached, we will ask either the wireline bureau or an administrative law judge to set a rate based on the evidence. Because the results of a proceeding like that are unpredictable, I expect most parties will reach an agreement and avoid the process.
4) Anyone who receives a reduced rate under this program must file a simple form every six months for the first two years and every year thereafter. It will report the availability, pricing and take rates for broadband in their territory.
—————————
The best thing about using special access is it will dramatically reduce Universal service costs. Rural carriers getting reduced rates will be able to reduce costs with less expensive IP transit and therefore will need less of a subsidy. The schools, libraries, and health clinics supported by universal service will save money because their bandwidth costs will go down as well.
The right amount of regulation is as little as practical but no less. This is natural.On August 18, 2010, in Jules, by notjulius
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