There’s Still Gold In That Copper

DSL: The Ever Evolving Pipe

by Sean Buckley

Even though the long-term goal in the access network is to bring fiber to every user, the near-term reality is that there’s still a lot of life in that copper line. 

Verizon Sets Aggressive FiOS Expansion

MDUs Are The Focus For 07

by Sean Buckley

While 2005 and 2006 were about proving that FTTP (fiber to the premises) can work, in 2007 the emphasis of Verizon’s FTTP drive will be on extending those services to the MDU (multi-dwelling unit) market segment.

AT&T Focuses On the Integrated Customer Experience

Goal Is To Provide An Integrated Customer Experience

by Sean Buckley

As AT&T, sees it, the broadband experience is not just about delivering a high-speed pipe, but rather about a compelling service package tailored to the end user’s needs.

FCC Simplifies Franchising Process For New Video Market Entrants

Commission Removes Barriers With An Intention To Spur Competition

by Steve Heiser

In a single stroke, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has enhanced the RBOC’s ability to compete for the end-user’s video dollar.

FMC’s Siren Call Snags Ericsson, Redback

Swedish Vendor Set To Pay $2.1 Billion For Silicon Valley Start-up

by Jim Barthold

The lure of IP-facilitated fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) has led Ericsson to extend a $2.1 billion tender to acquire Redback Networks and fold the Silicon Valley start-up’s multi-service routing platform into a new IP-based technology strategy.

All-in-One Approach

Agilent Launches Triple Play Testing Solution

by Telecommunications Magazine Staff

With the debut of its J6900A Triple Play Analyzer, Agilent Technologies can now offer service providers and their vendors a single test solution for all triple-play services.

"[Customers] are looking at what utility they get out of products and services they buy from any carrier, so it’s not just one product or two anymore, it’s now becoming the whole thing.”

-- Kieran Nolan, Vice President of Broadband for AT&T