Local Access Network Technologies

An exploration of local access networks, discussing the emerging technologies. Underpinning much of the evolving communications technology is the local access itself both in traditional form of copper twisted pairs, but increasingly through the use of new fibre, radio and copper systems. Indeed, the dominant cost of most telecommunications networks is the access network itself and this text considers each technology in turn, not only from a technology viewpoint but with a view on how it may be deployed. There are also several chapters included on planning systems and network management as a key part of the technology. The volume should be of interest to telecommunications engineers and those responsible for planning and managing a local access network.