The service provider is no longer required to ensure interoperability with multiple network devices. Standardization of the consumer-side interface eliminates ambiguity and accelerates customer connectivity. Standard customer interface. Ease of use by the customer is the name of the game. The gateway provides a shield from network complexities.
Happy customers buy more services.
The residential gateway unit referenced in the article, with video, voice and data, will support up to 300-plus subscribers per node. Architecture A Residential Gateway can be complex or rudimentary in function. Universal powering backup Modularity. The program control module provides increased network and program security, addressable service upgrades, connects, disconnects and statistical media monitoring functions. It replaces multiple advanced analog set-top boxes and provides advanced features such as program guides, PPV and messaging.