Economics of residential broadband access network technologies and strategies

This article presents a techno-economic assessment of the evolution of the access network segment toward broadband data service delivery, including in-depth sensitivity analysis of key issues faced by the infrastructure providers. The line costs and payback periods of different access network techno...

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Published in:IEEE network 1997-01, Vol.11 (1), p.51-57
Main Authors: Ims, L.A., Myhre, D., Olsen, B.T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Broadband
Communications systems
Copper
Costs
Demand forecasting
DSL
Economic forecasting
Guidelines
Narrowband
Research and development
Residences
Technology
Uncertainty
Web and internet services
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Summary:This article presents a techno-economic assessment of the evolution of the access network segment toward broadband data service delivery, including in-depth sensitivity analysis of key issues faced by the infrastructure providers. The line costs and payback periods of different access network technologies for infrastructure broadband upgrades are examined, subject to variation in parameters like the existing infrastructure, the broadband take rate, civil work costs, revenues, and rollout year. The work should enable establishment of guidelines for broadband infrastructure upgrade strategies.
ISSN:0890-8044
1558-156X
DOI:10.1109/65.567569