Other Issues
Hybrid Backbone Architecture
Ubiquity of Internet Access (local loop)
- Diverse networking services possible
- Would require new pricing scheme though not a per-packet charging
- Diverse transmission media (local loop) :
- phone line, ISDN, cable modem, xDSL, WLL, . . .
- Diverse terminals : PC, NC, Internet TV, phone, VC, . . .
- Heavy initial investment for circuits