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Mobile backhaul: Now a bigger fiber driver than FTTH?
Waning interest in fiber to the home (FTTH) has led to mobile backhaul becoming the main driver of fiber deployment. Will this trend continue? Fiber expert David Hashman weighs in.
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What advantages do 4G networks have over 3G networks?
Yes, 4G represents a technological step beyond its 3G predecessor. But how exactly are 4G wireless networks more advanced than 3G networks? Telecom expert Mike Jude breaks it down.
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What are the benefits of MPLS VPN/VPLS connections?
Telecom networking expert Ivan Pepelnjak breaks down the speed, bandwidth and security benefits of moving from a simple cable Internet connection to an MPLS VPN or VPLS connection.
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Will the FCC approve AT&T's acquisition of T-Mobile?
The FCC is reviewing AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile U.S. Will the commission OK the deal? Wireless expert Mike Jude offers a two-part answer.
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How important are location-based services to carriers?
Wireless carriers can position location-based services as premium offerings that drive consumer demand. Just how important are they? Wireless expert Mike Jude has the answer.
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Breaking down 3G network radio configuration parameters
Every cell phone call consists of a complex sequence of events governed by radio configuration parameters in 3G networks. Wireless expert Mike Jude breaks down the process.
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Provider Backbone Bridging (PBB): Ready for prime time?
Despite some users' concerns, Provider Backbone Bridging (PBB) really is ready for prime-time network deployment, according to telecom networking expert Ivan Pepelnjak.
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Can you build PBB networks without spanning tree?
IP expert Ivan Pepelnjak lays out several imperfect-but-workable approaches to building a Provider Backbone Bridging (PBB) network without spanning tree.
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Behind building an IPv6-enabled service provider core
IP expert Ivan Pepelnjak breaks down the true headaches you'll face when building an IPv6-enabled service provider core, and what you can do to ease the pain.
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How can service providers limit P2P traffic in routers?
It's notoriously hard to limit peer-to-peer (P2P) traffic, but IP expert Ivan Pepelnjak has some ideas on how service providers can deal with nettlesome P2P traffic jams.
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Maximizing bandwidth use in ring Provider Backbone Bridging networks
Whether or not bandwidth remains unused when building a ring Provider Backbone Bridging (PBB) network depends on a couple of factors. IP expert Ivan Pepelnjak explains.
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Can PBB-TE with path protection cut my ring bandwidth?
IP expert Ivan Pepelnjak discusses whether using Provider Backbone Bridging-Traffic Engineering (PBB-TE) with path protection will cut a ring's bandwidth in half.
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Breaking down costs for greenfield FTTx deployment
Fiber expert David Hashman breaks down the primary cost factors and typical equipment and outside plant expenses associated with deploying fiber to the x (FTTx) in a greenfield area.
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Deciding between PONs and AONs: What to consider
Fiber expert David Hashman details the key design and other elements to consider when deciding whether to deploy a passive optical network (PON) or an active optical network (AON).
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Will cost cause telecom carriers to abandon fiber in their networks?
Fiber expert David Hashman allays fears that cost concerns will spur telecom carriers to abandon deploying fiber in their networks, due in large part to fiber's flexibility.
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Seeking products compatible with 2G, 3G and 4G services, plus Wi-Fi and 802.11n
ACG Research principal analyst Bill Rubino discusses several vendor offerings that will enable 2G, 3G and 4G traffic handling and incorporate Wi-Fi capability and 802.11n support.
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Making sure your FTTH GPON installation is ready for turn-up
Fiber expert David Hashman details what you must know when accepting the fiber installation for gigabit passive optical networks, from testing requirements to reference values.
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What are the advantages of Ethernet in an access network?
Telecom networking expert Ivan Pepelnjak only sees one advantage to using Ethernet technology in access networks. Learn what it is, plus three tips for managing per-user bandwidth.
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What are the advantages of DWDM over a virtual switching supervisor?
IP expert Ivan Pepelnjak explains how comparing dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) to virtual switching supervisors (VSS) would be like "comparing a car to a highway."
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What are the specified launched power and receive sensitivity of GPON and PtP networks?
Fiber expert David Hashman details launched power and receive sensitivity specifications for gigabit packet optical networks and active Ethernet point-to-point networks.
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Why should optical networks become more agile?
ACG Research managing partner Eve Griliches details the benefits and costs for service providers considering deploying more agile and flexible opti...
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Optical transport network (OTN): How big a step is it?
ACG Research managing partner Eve Griliches discusses whether optical transport network (OTN) technology represents a small step or a sea change fo...
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Content provider networks vs. service provider networks
Optical networking expert and ACG Research managing partner Eve Griliches breaks down the differences between content provider networks and service...
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