VDSL to grow as ADSL stalls

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Most DSL providers are using ADSL technology to power their broadband Internet services, but many are beginning to look elsewhere for a speedier option, according to a study.[/B]

Last year, ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) dominated the market for DSL semiconductors with 90 percent market share around the globe. But as competition between broadband services heats up, especially in countries such as South Korea and Japan, many providers are choosing to upgrade their systems with the speedier VDSL. This transition means VDSL (Very high bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line) will outpace ASDL in terms of growth, according to a study by market researcher In-Stat/MDR.

To read more here is a link:
http://news.com.com/Study+VDSL+to+grow+as+ADSL+stalls/2100-1034_3-5480253.html?part=rss&tag=5480253&subj=news.1034.20

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"ADSL2+ technology lets phone carriers deliver up to 24mbps of bandwidth into every home within a mile of the central office. That's enough bandwidth to deliver fast Internet access and streaming video through a common copper phone line."

"But VDSL can reach up to 100mbps in bandwidth per household as long as the residence is within 1,000 feet of the central office."

Thats some serious bandwidth.

I hope this reaches the Caribbean in my lifetime... by the way when will those licenses for fiber optics be granted??

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There suppose to be granted in early next 2005, not sure on the date though