• DocumentCode
    342079
  • Title

    Communication networks for the new millennium

  • Author

    Forrest, J.R.

  • Author_Institution
    UK Spectrum Manage. Advisory Group, UK
  • Volume
    2
  • fYear
    1999
  • fDate
    13-19 June 1999
  • Firstpage
    507
  • Abstract
    The new millennium will see the seamless integration of different network technologies, in which microwave transmission will play a key role. The paper covers developments and convergence in digital broadcast, satellite, cellular, microwave, and cable networks. It highlights drivers which will influence the growth of these networks and provides thoughts on the future structure of the communications business and the industry which underpins it.
  • Keywords
    cellular radio; digital communication; microwave links; satellite communication; telecommunication networks; cable networks; cellular networks; communication networks; digital broadcast networks; microwave transmission; satellite networks; seamless integration; Bandwidth; Business; Coaxial cables; Communication networks; Copper; DSL; Fiber optics; Optical fiber cables; Satellite broadcasting; Telecommunication traffic;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Microwave Symposium Digest, 1999 IEEE MTT-S International
  • Conference_Location
    Anaheim, CA, USA
  • Print_ISBN
    0-7803-5135-5
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/MWSYM.1999.779812
  • Filename
    779812