Broadband access, the link from the local exchange or from the cable TV head end to the customer premises, represents a major part of a network operator investment to bring full service capability to individual consumers. Consequently, the access infrastructure is expected to be one of the critical elements, especially for new entrants willing to offer a wide variety of telecommunication services in a fully liberalised environment. Within the ACTS programme, four groups of projects are dealing with the economics and evolution of different broadband access solutions. The guidelines developed in the four BA chains will be presented to a wider public audience during the workshop, together with the views of recognised experts in the field coming from network operators and manufacturing companies. The deadline for registration is 21 October 1997.
Participation is free.
For more information see the Workshop Announcement and the Online Registration Form .