Broadband: Looking To The Future
- Date: 2007-12-05 - Word Count: 503
Share This!
With such a range of broadband providers currently available to us - all of whom vying to secure our services with promises of fast connections for low prices. But with possibilities of fibre technology being discussed both in media and in parliament, what kind of services can we expect from providers in the future?
The majority of our broadband is streamed down copper wires - known as DSL - with the majority of cheap broadband providers operating their own equipment out of BT telephone exchanges using a technique known as Local Loop Unbundling (LLU)
But what other broadband technology options could be available to us in future?
Cable
Cable broadband technology is made up of three parts:
Modem at end user - connected to the customer's PC
TV network - which the signal flows through
Router at end user - which transfers the signal from the network to the connection at the end user
Unlike ADSL, connection by cable is not affected by distance from the exchange. The connection uses a mixture of copper and fibre technology and the system is always operational, giving end users the opportunity to receive the same speeds.
Fibre optic line
Fibre line technology - as the name suggests - utilises cables which contain tiny fibres in order to transmit digital information in the form of light signals. Unlike electrical signals - which are prone to signal interference from other nearby cables - light signals utilised in fibre optics can be sent at a higher frequency than the voltage own a copper line. Fibre lines are also unaffected by outside elements - so are not subject to the noise issues that plague copper wire technology.
As fibre technology is expensive to manufacture and operate, cost could be seen as being the biggest problem with the idea of broadband by fibre technology, with estimates for implementation across the UK at up to £15 billion.
VDSL (Very High Speed Digital Subscriber Line)
VDSL utilises both copper and fibre technology in the circuit, with the connection between the exchange and the street cabinet using fibre optics in a process known as FTTC (or Fibre to the Cabinet) with the main connection from the cabinet deployed using copper wiring.
VDSL is capable of supporting a number of services over a single connection - including HDTV and VoIP technologies, as well a broadband connection. However, like current ADSL lines, connection speed is still distance dependent - with those closest to the exchange likely to get the fastest speeds.
ADSL2+
ADSL2+ is an extension of current ADSL lines, allowing for data rates to be doubled allowing for a faster broadband connection. The technology is closely linked to BT work on their core network; however the performance of such a service is dependent on distance and the age of internal wiring systems in older houses.
Wimax (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access)
A wireless technology that utilises antenna in order to send and receive signals linking broadband providers to the customer. This technology is used as the dominant infrastructure for broadband access in developing countries and remote areas, however landscape such as forests and mountains can also have an effect upon the signal.
The majority of our broadband is streamed down copper wires - known as DSL - with the majority of cheap broadband providers operating their own equipment out of BT telephone exchanges using a technique known as Local Loop Unbundling (LLU)
But what other broadband technology options could be available to us in future?
Cable
Cable broadband technology is made up of three parts:
Modem at end user - connected to the customer's PC
TV network - which the signal flows through
Router at end user - which transfers the signal from the network to the connection at the end user
Unlike ADSL, connection by cable is not affected by distance from the exchange. The connection uses a mixture of copper and fibre technology and the system is always operational, giving end users the opportunity to receive the same speeds.
Fibre optic line
Fibre line technology - as the name suggests - utilises cables which contain tiny fibres in order to transmit digital information in the form of light signals. Unlike electrical signals - which are prone to signal interference from other nearby cables - light signals utilised in fibre optics can be sent at a higher frequency than the voltage own a copper line. Fibre lines are also unaffected by outside elements - so are not subject to the noise issues that plague copper wire technology.
As fibre technology is expensive to manufacture and operate, cost could be seen as being the biggest problem with the idea of broadband by fibre technology, with estimates for implementation across the UK at up to £15 billion.
VDSL (Very High Speed Digital Subscriber Line)
VDSL utilises both copper and fibre technology in the circuit, with the connection between the exchange and the street cabinet using fibre optics in a process known as FTTC (or Fibre to the Cabinet) with the main connection from the cabinet deployed using copper wiring.
VDSL is capable of supporting a number of services over a single connection - including HDTV and VoIP technologies, as well a broadband connection. However, like current ADSL lines, connection speed is still distance dependent - with those closest to the exchange likely to get the fastest speeds.
ADSL2+
ADSL2+ is an extension of current ADSL lines, allowing for data rates to be doubled allowing for a faster broadband connection. The technology is closely linked to BT work on their core network; however the performance of such a service is dependent on distance and the age of internal wiring systems in older houses.
Wimax (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access)
A wireless technology that utilises antenna in order to send and receive signals linking broadband providers to the customer. This technology is used as the dominant infrastructure for broadband access in developing countries and remote areas, however landscape such as forests and mountains can also have an effect upon the signal.
Related Tags: broadband, cheap broadband, broadband providers
Compare a range of broadband providers to find a cheap broadband deal that suits you. Your Article Search Directory : Find in Articles
Recent articles in this category:
- Benefits Of Using Wireless Internet Service
In the beginning stages there were not much companies offering the internet services since there wer - Mobile Broadband Issues- Guide To Avoid Them
The speed was the major concern while going for the cutting edge broadband connection. The dial up a - The Next Generation Wimax To Get Lightening Fast Internet
The typical dial up connection made a way to the lightening fast broadband connection. The dial up c - Best Satellite Internet Provider - Hughesnet Or Wildblue?
If you're in the market for high speed satellite Internet service you want the best satellite Intern - A Free Vpn Might Not Be Enough
Want to find a way to use Blocked sites from Beijing for free? There are tons. If you spend enough o - Internet Marketing Tips For The Average Joe
Internet marketing tips that can really help your online business follow. Make sure to read them ll - Niche Marketing And The Importance Of Competition Analysis
Niche marketing is much more competitive than it was years ago. Having a proper niche marketing stra - Ebay Blows Reverse Auction Rocks
everse auction is the business for today's online marketer.Give me a dollar, give me a dollar, Sold - Practice Safety First When Using The Internet
Once you click the enter button or the send button on your computer, whatever your message is, it's - A T1 Line Equals Speed And Reliability
The T1 line is a rather fast connection when you compare it to conventional dial-up or broadband con
Most viewed articles in this category:
- Internet Speedup
HAVE you ever had to stare too long at a message that says "Looking up http://www.mywebsite.com..." - Getting Connected with a Wireless Internet Service Provider
There are now more options when it comes to finding the right wireless Internet service provider. In - Five Myths About High Speed Internet
There are a lot of misconception about high speed internet. With the increasing popularity of broadb - Cheaper Broadband: How to Find the Broadband Deal which Suits YOU?
With new ISP providers entering the market every day, the prices to get a high speed connection are - Choose the T1 Internet Connection that Fits Best on Your Profile
If you need a cheap t1 connection, it is a good idea to look at t1 bandwidth and look into the kind - Why Do Businesses Prefer T1 And T3 Bandwidth Connections?
When a business needs a bandwidth connection for their voice/data network applications they almost a - Fair Usage Broadband - Is It Really Fair?
Have you signed up for an "unlimited" package only to read the small print and find out that your br - Know The Uses Of DSL Filter In Detail
Digital subscriber line or in popular use you call it DSL. This is basically an online internet serv - Broadband Gives You Access To The Internet, Phone and TV
Do you remember using the Internet back when you had to dial in using a modem. If you are unlucky en - Broadband Internet Access - In The Age Of Broadband Technology Rapid Development
Broadband technology development from low speed modems to broadband internet access as well as broad