Patent ID: 6282189
Filing Date: 2001-08-28
Classification: H04L,H04Q

Abstract:
A method of simultaneously providing telephony and cell-based services, said method comprising the steps of:a) receiving digital telephony signals at a broadband digital terminal;b) receiving cell-based signals at said broadband digital terminal;c) combining said digital telephony signals with said cell-based signals to form a combined digital telephony and cell-based signal;d) transmitting said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to an access multiplexor over a telecommunications link;e) receiving said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said access multiplexor;f) generating an analog telephony signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a first linecard located in said access multiplexor;g) transmitting said analog telephony signal over a first twisted wire pair to a first subscriber location;h) generating a twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a second linecard located in said access multiplexor; andi) transmitting said twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal over a second twisted wire pair to a second subscriber location.