Dynamic Synchronous Transfer Mode (DTM) Fundamentals and Network Solutions Tutorial

The Evolution of Broadband Definition The confluence of two forces—the globalization of business and the networking of information technology—has created the Internet economy. Electronic commerce and technology industries are growing and changing the economy of the United States and much of the rest of the world at breathtaking speeds. Today's economic shifts are having a more profound impact on the lives of individuals than did the Industrial Revolution. By leveling the playing field for everyone, advances in telecommunications and data technology are creating new opportunities for businesses, countries, and individuals—just as the Industrial Revolution changed fortunes around the globe. The new economy is defining how people do business, communicate, shop, have fun, learn, and live on a global basis—connecting everyone to everything. This tutorial describes the evolution and technologies in broadband access. A brief history tracing the evolution of Internet and broadband access will be presented as well as the specific market drivers propelling this shift. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 created great opportunities for service providers of all types to maximize their revenue by offering new and exciting services. Voice over digital subscriber line (DSL) is one such opportunity; streaming media and video conferencing are another. It is hard to say whether deregulation or technology had a larger impact on competition in the telecom industry. ...