Todd Engle

Abstract

This thesis creates a plan for the practical implementation of high-speed communication for residences and businesses. By implementing low-cost, high-speed communication on a global scale, tremendous benefits can occur in areas such as Internet communication, interactive multimedia, telecommuting, and distance learning. Despite several successful trials of various high-speed communication technologies, many barriers remain before deployment can occur to the general public. This thesis proposes a plan to bridge the gap between theoretical test studies and global implementation. This thesis evaluates three communication systems as potential solutions for high-speed communication and selects one system as the solution. The three candidate systems are Digital Subscriber Line technologies (collectively referred to as xDSL), Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), and cable modem. The chosen technology solution, xDSL, allows twisted-pair copper wire (i.e. telephone lines) to be used for high-speed communication. The choice of xDSL as the technology solution is based on many factors, all of which correspond to practicality. The intent of this thesis is not the promotion of xDSL; rather, the primary objective is to create a plan to quickly and globally implement a low-cost, high-speed communication infrastructure for residences and businesses.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Digital communications; Data transmission systems; Telecommunication; Computer networks

Publication Date

1997

Document Type

Thesis

Department, Program, or Center

Information Sciences and Technologies (GCCIS)

Advisor

Ajayi, A'isha

Comments

Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: TK5103.7 .E54 1997

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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