The main concern for these latter two groups is in having a standardized interface point for their operations and for their design efforts. The development of new services will no longer require that network and CPE developments take place at the same pace. With the approach outlined, the full capability of those networks will be available to a wide variety of home devices with full flexibility. As noted above, the Residential Gateway concept will provide advantages to customers, network operators and designers. The following is a listing of the more important advantages this concept will provide to each of these groups.
Most American households have more than three TV's.
Hides complexity and facilitates multiple networks. The average home user has a great deal of trouble dealing with currently available home electronics. The introduction of multiple, competing networks providing various services will exponentially raise the complexity level. Without a simplifying approach, this envisioned future will be a disaster. Added service options.