Life on the edge.

Authors :: Ryan, Vincent
Source :: Telephony. 05/15/2000, Vol. 238 Issue 20, p94. 5p. 3 Color Photographs, 2 Diagrams.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Focuses on several issues and access products that must be considered by incumbent local exchange carriers (ILEC) to stay competitive. Upgrading of digital subscriber line (DSL) technology to support advanced applications; How to solve the distance constraints of DSL; Migration of switching systems to handle packet-based technologies; Integration of voice and data access platforms for corporate and residential customers. INSET: Software still rules.