· Fast connection to the InternetAccess to the services which would otherwise be impossible on a slower
dial up connection. These include facilities such as downloading music
or video footage, listening to your favourite radio station or downloading
(or sending) large attached files with emails.
· “Always-on” connection
means that you are permanently connected to the internet;hence no
need to dial up a connection every time you want to surf the web, send
email, etc.
· Flat-rate billing
if you choose an uncapped rate there will be no additional charges for
the time you are online.You can use it as much or as little as you would
like, for a fixed fee. Some connections are available at a lower cost, but
limit you to the amount of data being downloaded (known as 'capped
rate').
· Dedicated connection
Simultaneous use of both telephone & data line.
· High speed Internet
means that you are permanently connected to the internet, and don't
need to dial up a connection every time you want to surf the web, send
· Video on Demand
Enables the user to select from an online library of content and select
any of the available choices for viewing at a convenient time with full
DVD like controls. This is similar to borrowing a Video for viewing.
· Video Multicasting
Similar to cable or terrestrial broadcast – the user can join at any time
but the stream begins and ends at the preappointed times.
· Interactive Gaming
Enables multiple players to play online games pitted against each other
or against computers, through gaming servers employed by gaming
content providers.
Share ideas, information, and applications using video or audio.
· Distant Learning
Consists of electronic classrooms with 2-way and multi-way
communication among teachers and students.
All these services require the service provider to have tie-ups with the various content
providers.
Broadband Elements
· Customer Premises Equipment(CPE)
· Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM)
· LAN Switches: for aggregating DSLAM
· Broadband Remote Access Server (BRAS)
· Subscriber Service Selection System (SSSS)
· RADIUS and LDAP
· Provisioning System
