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Explore DSL providers, challenges, and global trends in DSL technology around the world. Learn about key providers, market challenges, and the evolving landscape of DSL services on a global scale. Gain insights into the performance, spectrum utilization, and market penetration of DSL technology.
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DSL and the International Market ISOM 591 April 24, 2000
DSL: Brief Overview Source: whatis.com
DSL Challenges • Who is the provider? • ISP, CLEC, ILEC (incumbent), other • Distance is a stumbling block • the longer the run from the central office (CO), the lower the performance • providers’ claims vs. user experiences • oversubscription • providers sell more capacity than they can support • a variety of packages offered
More Resources Information • www.xdslresource.com • whatis.com • grc.com • www.dataquest.com • www.adslforum.com • www.coppermountain.com
DSL Providers • consumer.bellsouth.net/adsl./index.asp • www.telocity.com • www.bluestar.com • www.covad.com • www.northpoint.com • www.sbc.com • www.rhythms.com
DSL Around the World • Why? • Uses extra spectrum on local loop cables to improve line performance up to 9 Mb • an “always on” technology unlike modems or ISDN links • CLECs are experimenting with Voice over DSL • allows the CLECS to “take on” incumbent carriers in their native markets by delivering voice and data services
DSL Around the World • Korea and Singapore have high penetraton rates • US - SDSL, Europe - ADSL • 1999 76% of European installed DSL lines were ADSL • 2003 85% is the projected installation of ADSL • local loop distances in Europe are typically shorter • different types of cable in different countries
DSL Around the World • Major European markets are Germany, Sweden • Deutsche Telekom offers T-Online (DSL to existing ISDN users), Speed-50, T-Interconnect DSL Business Service, T-ATM DSL Service • Some business testimonials • Festo AG & Co, a robotics manufacturer
DSL Around the World • Sweden • www.telia.com • Netherlands • www.kpn.com • France Telecom • British Telecommunications • ISP www.demon.net