Title :
Communication networks for the new millennium
Author_Institution :
UK Spectrum Manage. Advisory Group, UK
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;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1999 IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5135-5
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1999.779812
