Doc14.ppt-ITU-ArabRegionalOffice.ppt

What can I use ADSL for? High-speed Internet access Corporate Local Area Network (LAN) access E-Commerce Telecommuting / Virtual Private Network (VPN) Distance learning Video-On-Demand Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) / IP dialtone Video conferencing Medical imaging Real-time information exchange Entertainment - online gaming Speednet is Batelco’s internet access service through ADSL Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) is a high-speed Internet connection over regular twisted copper pair phone lines. DSL makes use of previously unused bandwidth on the phone line and uses it to transport large amounts of data to and from computers while allowing voice calls over the same line. How do we connect our Speednet customers? Worldwide Broadband Connections DSL Continues to Dominate Worldwide BB to reach 225 million connections in 2006 DSL largest market worldwide, and expected to remain so to 2006: Relies on current infrastructure, self installation as high as 70% in US Cable modem most viable in markets with already installed cable systems FWB not suitable for mass market deployment: costs, not suited for wet or mountainous geographies, high license fees in Europe Conclusion ADSL provides a new way to use existing phone lines. It’s faster! It’s always on! Voice and data on one line at the same time! DSL leading the way in broadband deployments Cable modem is limited by low CATV installed base Broadband Satellite Metro Ethernet sporadic and limited ADSL is the best way to get online! DSL History * * Deployment of DSL within Gulf States with more emphasis on Bahrain ? Mahmood Hashimi Manager Internet Messaging Services Bahrain Telelcommunication Company (Batelco) - Bahrain What was the problem (Prior to introduction of DSL)? Why ADSL is a/the Solution ADSL Deployment within Gulf States ADSL Deployment in Bahrain Issues to address when deploying DSL (Problems/Solutions) Conclusion Presentation Overview Bill Gates gave his vote toward digital su