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• QUESTION 20-2/2 – Examination of access technologies for broadband telecommunications
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • GLOSSARY
  • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Section I – Technology Matrices
    • I.1 Wireline Broadband Access Technologies
      • I.1.1 DSL Technology Matrix
      • I.1.2 Basic Cable Matrix
      • I.1.3 Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) Matrix
      • I.1.4 Dense Wavelength Division Multiplex Matrix
      • I.1.5 Synchronous Digital Hierarchy Matrix
    • I.2 Wireless Broadband Access Technologies
      • I.2.1 Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) Technology Matrix
      • I.2.2 Fixed Broadband Wireless Access Systems
      • I.2.3 Mobile Broadband Wireless Access Systems
      • I.2.4 Broadband access as a possible solution for interactive Digital Television Broadcasting
    • I.3 Satellite Systems Matrix
      • I.3.1 Broadband Access via Satellite
      • I.3.2 Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) Network Matrix
  • ANNEX I – General Broadband Matters
    • I.1 Social and Economic Benefits of Broadband in Telecommunications
    • I.2 Broadband Applications in Telecommunications
      • I.2.1 E-Health
      • 1.2.2 E-Working
      • I.2.3 E-Government
      • I.2.4 E-Agriculture
      • I.2.5 E-Learning
      • I.2.6 E-Tourism
      • I.2.7 E-Commerce
      • I.2.8 E-Environment
      • I.2.9 Telecommunications for Public Safety, for Disaster Prevention and Disaster Relief
      • I.2.10 Small Business Applications
      • I.2.11 Entertainment Applications
      • I.2.12 Information Gathering
      • I.2.13 Capacity Requirements for Selected Applications
    • I.3 Broadband Technology Deployment
      • I.3.1 Analysis of Broadband Access Questionnaire: Main Findings
      • I.3.2 Gender Issues Surrounding Broadband Technology Deployment
      • I.3.3 Access to Broadband Services for Persons with Disabilities
      • I.3.4 Strategies for Promoting Broadband Deployment
  • ANNEX II – Technology Matrices (Standardization in Progress)
    • II.1 Canopy Solution for Fixed Broadband Wireless Access Matrix
      • II.1.1 Airstar: A Multi-Service Broadband Fixed Wireless Access System
      • II.1.2 angel: A Non-Line-Of-Sight Broadband Fixed Wireless Access System
      • II.1.3 SR 500-ip: A Broadband Fixed Wireless Access System for Remote Areas
  • ANNEX III – Country Experiences
    • III.1 Africa
      • III.1.1 Deployment of Broadband Wireless Access in Mali, Africa
      • III.1.2 Deployment of Mobile Broadband Wireless Access in South Africa
    • III.2 Americas
      • III.2.1 Brazil
      • III.2.2 Canada
      • III.2.3 Ecuador
      • III.2.4 Mexico
      • III.2.5 Peru
      • III.2.6 United States
    • III.3 Asia
      • III.3.1 Australia
      • III.3.2 Bangladesh: Access technologies for broadband telecommunications
      • III.3.3 China: The Development of Broadband Services and Applications in China
    • III.4 Europe
      • III.4.1 eEurope Action Plan 2005
      • III.4.2 Ireland
      • III.4.3 Norway
      • III.4.4 Sweden
      • III.4.5 Israel: 802.16 Deployment in Rural Areas
    • III.5 Asia Pacific
      • III.5.1 Niue: Wi-Fi in Niue, South Pacific
  • ANNEX IV – Definition of the Question
  • ANNEX V – Analysis of the replies to the questionnaire
  • ANNEX VI – Broadband Questionnaire
  • ANNEX VII – Other ITU Sector Relevant Study Groups, Questions and Recommendations
  • ANNEX VIII – Best Practice Guidelines for the Promotion of Low-Cost Broadband and Internet Connectivity