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 Traditional wireline carriers have begun constructing transmission facilities made entirely from fiber optic cable that runs
from a distribution frame in the carrier's central office directly to a customer's premises or neighborhood. Fiber-to-the-premises
technology offers substantially more capacity than copper-based technology. The most common architecture used is Passive Optical
Network (PON) technology. This technology allows multiple homes to share a passive fiber network, with no electronics required
in the field. Download speeds offered to consumers range from 5 Mbps to 30 Mbps, with uploads ranging from 2 Mbps. Next-generation
services could provide download speeds in excess of 100 Mbps.
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| FCC Proceedings Related to Wireline Broadband |
The Commission in recent years has taken numerous steps to provide incentives for companies to invest in wireline broadband
service by removing unnecessary regulations so that consumers can enjoy the benefits of a competitive marketplace.
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FCC Proceedings Related to Wireline Broadband |
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