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C - detailed descriptions
- A Call to Action: A National Technology Roadmap for Telecommunications
Smith, David
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- The author issues a call to action for the telecommunications industry to begin the development of national roadmaps to help guide it into the next millennium.
- Cable Modems and the Internet
Evans, Scott
[HTML version] [pdf version]
- Examines what is driving cable to commit billions in new capital expenditures to deploy a technology -- high-speed, on-line access via cable modem -- that has yet to prove itself. The author looks at the problems related to provisioning the service, and what it will take to bring the product to market.
- Cellular/PCS: Complement or Substitute for Wireline Telephony?
Hodges, Ray L.
[HTML version] [pdf version]
- China's Telecom Market: Change and Competition
Rehak, Alexandra
Wang, John
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- The authors analyze the trends, competition, and opportunities in China's telecommunications market and provide some forecasts of China's network development and telecom services.
- Competing with HFC: Tips, Tactics, and Tricks for Switched Digital Video Providers
Goldberg, Lee
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- The author looks at two competing systems for bringing voice, video, and data into homes and small businesses -- hybrid fiber/coax networks and switched digital systems. He discusses the architectural similarities and differences of each and the assumptions each makes about the future of communications. He argues convincingly that SDV's switched architecture and open-ended connectivity make it able to offer a wider variety of services. Finally, he provides some practical advice on how to leverage the strengths of SDV into competitive advantage.
- Competitive Advantage on Cable's Digital Tier
Gardner, James N. , Esq.
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- On the eve of cable television's rollout of digital services, this article outlines what the author sees as the likely characteristics of competitive advantage on cable's digital tier. He begins with a discussion of some of the challenges facing the broadband communications industry as it seeks to make an historic transition to a new digital era, then sketches out six basic rules which may shape the terms of economic combat in this challenging new environment.
- Competitive Impacts of Wireless and Cable Voice Services
Vanston, Lawrence K. , Ph.D.
Rogers, Curt
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- The authors analyze the magnitude and timing of the impact of wireless and cable competition on the LECs' wireline services, provide forecasts for some best- and worst-case scenarios and finally recommend some strategic responses for the LECs.
- Convergence Clash: PC versus TV as the Ultimate Browser
Evans, Scott
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- The preceding article is followed up with a short piece on the battle over the next mass market home appliance for accessing information and entertainment. The author tells why he's placing his bets on the Internet Appliance, or the $500 Networking PC.
- Converging Webcasting Technologies
Van Tassel, Joan , Ph.D.
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- This companion article provides a quick synopsis of TVPC and PCTV companies and technologies.
- The Challenge of Implementing Service-Provider Portability
Rollins, John C. , MS, PE
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- Reviews one key aspect of the 1996 Telecommunications Act -- the implementation of Service Provider Portability (SPP). Included in the discussion is a review of some history associated with SPP and a look at the impacts to network switching components from a hardware and software perspective.
- The Continuing Expansion of World Wireless Subscribers
Shosteck, Herschel , Ph.D.
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- Three converging forces -- political, economic, and technological -- are driving continuing growth of cellular/wireless subscribers. The author presents his latest analyses and forecasts for worldwide cellular subscriber growth rates through 2000.
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