Abstract This paper briefly examines this article that discusses the problems facing the technology market at present. The writer claims that the article lacks substance - that as a descriptive article it would be perfect, as an argumentative one it fails. The main part of the article discusses the debate that surrounds the progress of broadband technology in the future. The authors present the four main groups, which have a stake in the ultimate result of the broadband legislatures that will be created by the government.
From the Paper "The authors focus on Rep. W.J. "Billy" Tauzin's the Louisiana Republican, who is also the Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and his bill that requires Telecommunications Act of 1996 to change giving Baby Bells, the telephone companies that control the regional markets more independence on issues related with broadband. Covering a wide spectrum of the debate the writers give the complete and concise interpretation of the issues that concern the various stakeholders who are involved in the paradigm. Contending that these stakeholders are basically the cable television companies, regional phone-service providers, competitive telecom firms, and wireless and satellite companies they suggest exactly why each is so involved in the outcome of the debate and legislature under question."
Abstract This paper on mobility pattern and broadband networks focuses on the fast transfer rate of information either wireless or wirelined via broadband network services and the underlying technologies which make possible the achievement of large range of bandwidth. This paper also reviews the grade of service for different mobility patterns and the services provided by this technology in accordance to geographical locations, different buildings and static users.
Abstract This paper discusses how although providing ubiquitous broadband access to all Canadian communities has been a pet project of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) since at least 2001, independent analysis does not support the viability of the prospect. The paper further discusses how the liberal government began stressing the issue in that year under the banner of making Canada the most wired nation in the world at the forefront of advances in the telecommunication industry (Grace, 2001). However, the potential for successfully achieving such a goal is limited.
Abstract This is a technical work where the author discusses new, cutting edge technologies and their possible application for interplanetary communication. Specifically, the author refers to broadband communications technologies and the recent development of nanowire technology that enables the construction of microscopically thin cables, which, because of their extreme sensitivity and the great distance of interplanetary space, hold great potential for the development of new communication devices and technologies.
Table of ontents:
Introduction
Issues Facing Interplanetary Communication
Optical Communications Instead of RF Transmissions
Designing an Effective Photo-Detector
The Advances Possible with Nanowires
Conclusion
Works Cited
From the Paper "The design of the MIT photo-detector is relatively simple from an engineering standpoint (see Appendix for diagram of the photo-detector). This is especially true considering the high degree of efficiency it is capable of producing. Of course, the simplicity of the design belies the significant calibration the device requires: the nanowire must be cooled to almost absolute zero, the glass gap of the photon trap must be a very specific function of the wavelength of incoming photons, and the use of an anti-reflective coating on the surface of the device is critical. The design consists of a photon trap with a nanowire detector followed by a gap of glass, and then a mirrored surface. The nanowire is wrapped in a tight coil in order to maximize its absorption of incoming photons, and the nanowire is cooled to close to absolute zero, three degree Kelvin to be precise, which transforms the nanowire into a very small superconductor. As a superconductor, the nanowire responds in specific ways to photons that impact the nanowire allowing for detection."
Abstract This paper explains the trends used for managing compensation, using broadband for salary administration, how broadband improves pay for performance, how broadband should drive organizational change, how broadbands are used for small portion of employees, how broadbands increases payroll costs and decrease control, the benefits of broadbands and why do employee like broadbands.
Abstract Today it seems like everyone is talking about something called "broadband", its importance, and how it's going to affect and enhance your computing experience. However, it is rarely defined in a simple and straightforward manner. This paper will attempt to provide an explanation in a way that is pertinent to you as an end user-- it will define what is meant by "broadband" and "wireless area network technology", describe what is involved, and differentiate between the most popular broadband technologies.
From the paper:
"Broadband is usually used to refer to a type of Internet connection. Simply speaking, a broadband connection is a connection that allows for extremely high speeds and supports data, voice, and sometimes even video information. It is considered broad because multiple kinds of information can travel across the wire, or band. High speed means that in addition to surfing the web without delays, you will also be able to enjoy multimedia-rich applications such as streaming audio and videoconferencing. Broadband connections are typically always on, so you don't have to spend extra time dialing in to your service provider; as soon as the computer attached to the service is turned on, you can start browsing."
Abstract This paper discusses the current state of the broadband and provides a layman's definition of the technology. It examines the uses of broadband in the telecommunications world today and looks at what the future options are for this form of internet service.
I. Introduction
II. Explanation of Broadband III. Current State of Broadband IV. The Future of Broadband V. Conclusion
Bibliography
From the Paper "The current frontier of high speed internet technology and digital communications is broadband. Although it has been available for several years now to both homes and businesses, broadband has not spread as rapidly as some proponents of the technology had hoped or expected, leading to the failure of some companies involved in this business. What is broadband, and what is its future? These are questions that are taking on increasing importance as broadband usage is finally increasing around the world. Of equal importance is which broadband technology will survive and how telecommunications regulations in this country will impact the digital world."
Abstract The writer of this paper shows how Broadband is a way to explain how the Internet will embark from the traditional online connection into the freeway of the information system, the combination of digital and fiber optic technology. The paper studies the history of Broadband, its uses and advantages and its use in today's Internet world. Finally, the paper shows - graphically too - the part that broadband will play in the future, both from the Internet and business points of view.
From the Paper "Compared to dial-up modem, the broadband technology could do it much faster, in seconds. Cable modem, wireless, and DSL provides around ten times faster connections compared to dial-up modem, in any capacity the modem has. With the use of cable modem, such large-filed applications like games and movies can also be viewed and played through the original speed and convenience. It is also possible to do the download, browsing, and checking email click-by-click at the same time without any frustrating trouble of logging in and disconnecting from the ISP."
Abstract The paper explains the term community broadband and outlines the strategy and history behind having municipal Wi-Fi in the US. The paper explores the issues behind the difficulty to implement municipal Wi-Fi and the overall current status of the community broadband issue with regards to US national policy. The paper concludes with an educated guess as to what will happen with community broadband implementation in the future.
From the Paper "Throughout this course, we discussed the electric, natural gas, telecommunications, airlines, cable TV, and ambulance service industries. In looking at these, one can arguably say that most are classified as "critical needs" for communities to survive and proper. All these industries have one thing in common: they are or have been, at one time, regulated because of the potential monopoly power they have or had over the consumer. These critical needs are provided to the public and payments for these services fall in line with the intent behind rate designs. We learned that rate designs have the four objectives of efficiency, equity, conservation, and reasonableness of the actual cost of service and value of service to the customer. We also learned that telephone service and electricity, for instance, has a mechanism within rate structures called "lifeline rates"."
A look at the managerial structure of "broadbanding" in a company, a system where less levels of management exist and employees advance horizontally and not upwards.
Abstract This paper examines the advantages and disadvantages of "broadbanding" and how this effects employees benefits packages. Broadbanding is a policy to have fewer hierarchical layers in a company and employees expand sideways and not upwards.
From the Paper "Enter "broadbanding," the practice of structuring job classifications to have fewer "layers" than a traditional compensation system. For example, a company that starts out with eight layers compresses those layers to four broader ones, creating a new set of job classifications that grou p
similar skill sets and skilled personnel together. Overnight (or so it can seem), a company's entire compensation picture shifts, its grades change, and the "lay of the land" is a whole new territory. This new territory is both an individual challenge and a corporate one. Although the effect of a broadband can be, and sometimes is, a change in the salary range of a particular job, in reality its practical ramifications extend beyond individual job descriptions into a much wider picture. Examining that "bigger picture" in more detail reveals that broadbanding is a phenomenon with its own set of advantages and disadvantages."
Abstract This essay examines the high-speed communication network. The author investigates the use of and demand for broadband network services, its advantages and disadvantages, the technologies used in providing broadband services and the growing need for this technology.
From the Paper "Traditionally, large corporations or government departments used broadband network services. They used to avail these services by means of ISDN or high speed T1 or T3 lines. However, with the advancement in information technology, a number of high technology services are becoming wide spread. Although, general consumers still do not have direct access to high-speed networks but several service providers are delivering less costly and high-speed services to the general consumers. They are using the cable technology for this purpose. In addition to this, some new entrants in the market are also offering more advanced services to the general consumer such as the Digital Subscriber Line."
Tags: DSL, cable, digital, high, speed, network, service, communication
A paper arguing that every Canadian should have access to a high speed Internet connection and that the government should make the phone and cable companies responsible for offering a basic Internet plan that is affordable by everyone.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, 2006, $ 44.95
Abstract There can be little question that Canadians now live and work in an information age. Even more indisputably, small businesses and independent professionals who lack ready access to broadband computer services are missing out on the kind of instantaneous electronic transfer of information that is crucial for success, if not survival in the new global marketplace. With these realities uppermost in mind, this paper argues that every Canadian so far as possible should have access to a high speed Internet connection. The writer of the paper also argues that local phone and cable companies should be expected by the Canadian government to offer a basic plan that almost every Canadian can afford.
Abstract This paper explains that WiMAX specializes in point-to-multi-point broadband wireless access corresponding to the fixed wireless version, which is currently being deployed, and the mobile version, which is in varying stages of development and deployment. The author points out that WiMAX proposes challenges to providers of DSL and cable-modem service because its design can accommodate varying ways to transmit data including voice over internet protocol (VoIP). The paper concludes that, if WiMAX continues to find viable needs and fills them, it will enable faster than average speeds, in infinite locations. The paper includes a table and many embedded quotations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Technology
History
Comparing Types
Conclusion
From the Paper "Fixed wireless application began back in time with the microwave radio, and has been universally utilized "since the 1940s as a wireless alternative to (wired) private line services." Grabianowski and Brain relate the historical concept of WiMAX in basic terms with the scenario of two computers utilizing "walkie-talkie technology," with each computer being equipped with a walkie-talkie and being capable of transmitting and receiving. Each computer would also be able to "its binary 1s and 0s into two different beeps that the walkie-talkie could transmit and receive and convert back and forth between beeps and 1s/0s."'
Abstract The paper discusses the current state of wireless computing by analyzing access techniques, frequency spectrums and architectural considerations. The paper also highlights how there are entirely new, high bandwidth applications on the horizon that will make it possible to send and receive digital content including streaming video in real-time before the end of the decade.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Fundamentals of Broadband Wireless and Bluetooth
From the Paper "In analyzing both broadband wireless and Bluetooth technologies, it's important to anchor the analysis first by the current state of wireless computing, analyzing market characteristics according to three dominant functional areas including access techniques, frequency spectrum and system architecture attributes and components of a given system. These three factors comprise the current foundation of the both broadband wireless and the adoption of Bluetooth globally (Diegel, Bright, Potgieter, 170 - 174).
"Broadband wireless and Bluetooth technologies share a common series of access techniques that encompass four dominant multiplexing standards forms the foundation of wireless computing platforms (Fantacci, Vannuccini, Vestri, 20 - 24). These include code-division multiplexing (CDM), frequency-division multiplexing (FDM), space-division multiplexing (SDM) and time-division multiplexing (TDM). Broadband wireless and Bluetooth technologies each support these four access techniques, yet Bluetooth differs from broadband wireless in its approach to defining a highly unique packet architecture which is specifically designed to allow for more efficient network traffic."
