Rusin expects Gigabit Ethernet to eclipse xDSL and cable modems as the preferred method within 3 years. The key to low cost bandwidth is mass production, according to Michael Kleeman, CTO of Aerie Networks. To deliver the lowest cost bit, the company will deploy its long-haul cables with 432 fiber strands using pipelines and rights of way secured from energy companies. The Internet and Ethernet will become synonymous, predicted Jonathan Thatcher, World Wide Packets and Chair of the IEEE 10 Gbps Ethernet standards committee, bringing truly disruptive economics to the networking industry. The vision is for cheap Gigabit Ethernet Internet access over fiber available everywhere offices, schools, hotels, hospitals, and homes.
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On-line Registration is now available. The conference will have 3 separate tracks focusing on how these fundamental concepts in next generation Internet will contribute to the building of the networked nation. The first track will focus on the latest development in customer owned dark fiber for schools, hospitals, businesses and homes. A number of invited speakers from municipalities, school boards and governments from around the world who are in the process of deploying, or are planning to deploy customer owned dark fiber networks will be featured. The speakers will talk about their real world experiences in deploying such networks and the significant new applications that are made possible by these type of networks.