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Global DSLAM market to stay flat at $3.1-$3.3 bln

Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexers DSLAMs port shipments grew at a solid rate in 2004, but the rate of growth is expected to decline in coming years as the DSL market matures, reports In-Stat. Worldwide DSLAM revenues will stay relatively flat, ranging from $3.1-$3.3 bln over the next several years.

Tags: DSLAM

Blog posts 2005-06-11

Gartner on DSL shipments

Worldwide digital subscriber line access multiplexer DSLAM port shipments reached 12.4 mil units, a 182% increase from the same period a year ago and a 32% rise quarter over quarter. Worldwide customer premise equipment CPE shipments increased 135.5% year over year and 25.8% quarter over quarter to 10.2 mil units...

Tags: DSLAM, Shipments Share

Blog posts 2003-11-21

Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM)

A digital subscriber line access multiplexer DSLAM delivers exceptionally high-speed data transmission over existing copper telephone lines. A DSLAM separates the voice-frequency signals from the high-speed data traffic and controls and routes digital subscriber line xDSL traffic between the subscriber's end-user equipment (router, modem, or network interface card [NIC]) and...

Tags: Microsoft Access, Network, Network Interface Card, DSLAM, DSL, Broadband Internet, Network Technology, Networking, Telecommunications, Personal Technology

White papers

Additional Resources

How green is your DSL? Alcatel-Lucent sez theirs is brightest green

Green publication Environmental Leader is reporting that Alcatel-Lucent has introduced a high-capacity digital subscriber line DSL platform that uses up to 25 percent less power than conventional platforms. The vendor has achieved this power-savings by combining its latest DSL and DSLAM DSL Active Multiplexer technology with its Intelligent Services Access...

Tags: Lucent Technologies Inc., Alcatel, DSL, Broadband Internet, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Networking, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2009-07-08

Will telcos embrace open source and what if they did?

Will telcos embrace open source and what if they did?Re: ..What if they did?Hell would freeze over :)RE: Will telcos embrace open source and what if they did?Yes, eventually they will. When they realize that it may become a matter of survival, they certainly will. It is not...

Tags: cellco, handset, Linux, open source, telecom industry, telecommunications company

Discussion threads 2009-04-16

Is Google reliable enough?

Is Google reliable enough?Good Enough?That almost sounds like marketing doublespeak designed to sell web 2.0 in spite of the shortcomings that programmers and network engineers can't fix."It's interesting and good enough, so sign up now!" ... what a nice tagline.I would think as a programmer you would strive for a...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Google Inc., Internet

Discussion threads 2008-05-03

Alcatel takes big hit on Lucent assets

Alcatel takes big hit on Lucent assetsIt's Like 2001 AgainDidn't we already write off all of Lucent in 2001?RE: Alcatel takes big hit on Lucent assetsrich mcginn should be in jailHuh?Geez, I guess you don't spend much time in a carrier central offie environment. Lucent's strongest assets:1) Pair gain...

Tags: Alcatel, Alcatel-Lucent, asset, big hit, Lucent asset, Torque

Discussion threads 2008-02-09

RBAC problems wipe out AT&T DSL in California

RBAC problems wipe out AT&T DSL in CaliforniaNever been impressed with SBC's serviceThese were the people who told me that DSL was available where I was living in the San Diego back country. I ordered the equipment accordingly, only to discover I was too far away from the exchange...

Tags: Broadband Internet, Network technology, N95, Comcast Corp., DSL, AT&T Corp., role-based access control

Discussion threads 2008-02-07

RBAC problems wipe out AT&T DSL in California

If things weren't bad enough last night with the computer problems I had, things got worse when AT&T decided to do an unannounced maintenance.  This was sort of similar to the massive network outage last year where the network goes down but they don't even bother to tell their own...

Tags: Role-based Access Control, DSL, AT&T Corp., Outage, Authentication, Manufacturing, Security, George Ou

Blog posts 2008-02-07

Do You Need a Broadband Remote Access Server?: Functionality and Trade-Offs of Using Smart DSLAMs and MSANs

There are many misconceptions about the role of the DSL Forum's Broadband Network Gateway BNG, better known as a Broadband Remote Access Server BRAS or Broadband Services Router BSR. The BSR has evolved significantly from its original role of terminating PPPoX sessions. Proponents talk about enhanced subscriber management capabilities, while...

Tags: Broadband, Broadband Services Router, Broadband Internet, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Networking

White papers 2008-02-01

Technical White Paper for ATM-ETH IWF

With the development of Ethernet, ATM access network is stepping towards Ethernet. The routers with IWF feature provide a perfect solution for making full use of existent ATM network and devices (ATM DSLAM, ATM Switch, etc.). It helps ATM network intercommunicate with Ethernet smoothly through multiple carrier methods such as...

Tags: Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., ATM, Ethernet, Network Technology, Networking

White papers 2007-12-18

AT&T DSL 1.5 mbps service = 0.3 mbps throughput

AT&T DSL 1.5 mbps service = 0.3 mbps throughputRegarding the DSL serviceRegarding your DSL speed issue, what is the proximity to the DSLAM provider infrastructure as this can have an effect on the speed averages DSL speed advertises peak not average. As DSL is basically converting a digital channel...

Tags: Network technology, Broadband Internet, AT&T Corp., DSL, AT&T DSL, AT&T DSL 1.5 mbps service, AT&T DSL 1.5

Discussion threads 2007-10-28

FiOS - Verizon's long-term vision to the 10+ gigabit home

As the computer and Internet revolution blooms, the one thing that is lagging behind is broadband connectivity.  There's no question that the future of long-range high-speed telecommunication is Fiber, but different companies are taking different approaches.  While AT&T is going to try and install fiber to within a mile of...

Tags: VoIP, Technology policy, News, Networking, Infrastructure, Consumer electronics

Blog posts 2007-07-09

Why HD movie downloads are a big lie

There's a lot of buzz lately about the delivery of HD TV and Movie content over the Internet with shows like Lost being delivered by ABC.com and other video download services with XBox360 or iTunes.  I even have friends and colleagues telling me that BlueRay or HD-DVD won't make it...

Tags: Consumer electronics, Fun Stuff, Infrastructure, Net Neutrality, Networking, VoIP

Blog posts 2007-05-31

Massive network outage for AT&T-SBC

Massive network outage for AT&T-SBCNot unexpected, sadlyAs a long-time Bellsouth DSL customer these types of outages are "normal". Apparantly "whenever" is a great time to bring down the network. Thank goodness for OPENDNS.COM and their reliable replacement for companies such as this. Since switching the number of...

Tags: Public relations, INTERNET, Telephony, Manufacturing, AT&T Corp., SBC, network

Discussion threads 2007-05-30

Hey AT&T, just park that U-verse DSLAM in my yard

Hey AT&T, just park that U-verse DSLAM in my yardSign me up!AT&T can use my yard under the same terms. I think AT&T putting these boxes in private owners' yards in exchange for service would be a triumph of the free market over excessive regulation.B-52s versus FiberLet get this...

Tags: Network technology, TVs, TV & Home Theater, AT&T Corp., yard, fiber

Discussion threads 2006-12-20

Hey AT&T, just park that U-verse DSLAM in my yard

Nate Anderson wrote a pretty good article AT&Ts U-verse negotiation troubles. U-verse is the AT&T marketing name a hybrid fiber/copper Internet transport system that relies on lots of distributed miniature DSLAMs that are within 3000 to 5000 feet of the homes that each mini-DSLAM serves. Instead of spending...

Tags: Technology policy, U-verse DSLAM, mini-DSLAM, AT&T Corp.

Blog posts 2006-12-19

The amazing George and his tunneling machine

The amazing George and his tunneling machineThe Jerk Store Called[i]"He's also kind of an abusive jerk about it"[/i]Jerk? Oh Yeah? Well,[i]"The jerk store called, and they're running out of you."[/i]Oh. George knows Networking.Be nice, would you?I wasn't even discussing Net NeutralityFirst of all, I wasn't even discussing Net Neutrality...

Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), VPNs, NETWORKING, QoS, Net Neutrality

Discussion threads 2006-07-04

Ethernet and VPLS: The Keys to a Successful Triple-Play Network

The successful deployment of new triple-play services very much depends on the choice of infrastructure. Carriers who have built triple-play networks using DSL for subscriber access, ATM for DSLAM aggregation, and IP for Internet access are increasingly running into problems. These problems include DSLAM bandwidth limitations and ATM scalability as...

Tags: ATM, Ethernet, Network Technology, Networking

White papers 2006-05-01

RIC-155GE Connects IP DSLAM Infrastructure Transparently Over Dedicated Leased SDH Circuits

Telefonica Deutschland is a German provider of integrated data and telecommunication solutions for business users. The company wanted to transport any Ethernet traffic transparently over conventional SDH lines. The challenge was to enable broadband services, including ADSL 2+, and multimedia services, such as Triple Play, on an advanced, Ethernet-based DSL...

Tags: RAD Data Communications Ltd., IP, Telefonica, SDH, RIC-155GE, Telefonica Deutschland, Fiber Optics, Optical Networking, Ethernet, Network Technology, Networking, Telecommunications

Case studies 2005-10-09