Abstract
This paper briefly outlines the wide variety of emerging technologies that are set to challenge the traditional copper pair access network for new services. Features such as capacity and geographical coverage of the alternatives are discussed.
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Clarke, D.E.A., Lampard, G., Merrett, R.P. et al. Emerging Broadband Access Technologies. BT Technology Journal 16, 187–195 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1009668402179
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1009668402179