Bringing home the Internet

Article Abstract:

In the communications marketplace the fight over which branch will be the consumer's supplier of TV, telephone and Internet services is heating up. The last-mile link to the home, holding all the different services, might come from the telephone company, from the local electric utility or from the cable-TV company or even be a wireless link, perhaps from a communications satellite or perhaps with a terrestrial hub. The last mile of the communications link, usually on copper wire, is unique and the market is gigantic. Asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) offers a lot and may be the technology of choice. Cable modems also have advantages, as do wireless services. Billing is a complicated issue, since it is not clear whether invoices for different services should be consolidated or not. Computer and software developers are very interested, but seem unwilling to commit to any one communications technology. Companies discussed include many in the US, Foxcom (Israel), Energis PLC (UK), which has used a grid infrastructure to lay optical-fiber cable for communication, and others outside the US.

Marketing procedures, Telegraph & other communications, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Communications Equipment, Telecommunications Equipment, Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Telephone Communications, Industry Market Data, Telephone communications, exc. radio, Services information, Strategic alliances, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Radio & TV Broadcasting, New Electronic Marketing, New Media, Licensing/Sales Agreements, Channels of Distribution, Planning, Usage, Services, Internet, Telecommunications services industry, Internet service providers, Telecommunications industry, Marketing, Telecommunications systems, Telephone services, Broadcasting industry, Broadcasting

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Networks for homes

Article Abstract:

New networking technologies are bringing many innovations to the home. Home networks are able to control appliances as well as telephones, television and stereo systems. Electric utilities are able to control to the flow of electricity into homes remotely and read their meters automatically. The networks also provide Internet access and connect multiple PCs, enabling them to share such peripherals as printers and scanners. Home networks will need to be based on standards in order to succeed, including the transceivers, interface cards, sensors, controllers and servers. They will also need to be easy to install and inexpensive to succeed in the mass market.

Telephone and telegraph apparatus, Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing, Prepackaged software, Local Area Network Equip, Microcomputers, Equipment and supplies, Technology overview, Local area networks, Home automation software, Pre-packaged LAN, Home computer market

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