Wired broadband access to modern communication networks (Overview)

Abstract

The current state of the market for broadband access (BBA) to modern communication networks and the development of broadband technologies in Russia are considered. The actual share of broadband products in the Russian telecommunication market and the social importance of the technology for the country are analyzed, as well as the necessity of its development to implement the E-government project. The broadband channel capacity that is necessary to promote new communications solutions is assessed. The technology basis of wired broadband (digital subscriber lines, local area networks, fiber lines, and their combinations) is considered. An attempt to foresee the developmental prospects of this technology is made.