Re: So how will this differ? in http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r21521083 en Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:21:50 EDT Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:21:50 EDT Re: So how will this differ? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21525739 cornelius785 : wouldn't IPTV over fiber allow for greater bandwidth in general? since another wavelength can be used with relative ease because the equipment is pretty much already in place.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21525739 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:09:31 EDT Re: So how will this differ? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21521096 wifi4milez :
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said by PDXPLT See Profile :

FIOS TV isn't really a "hybrid coaxial/fiber system"..
Sure it is, there is Fiber up to the premises, and Co-Ax in the home....I do not know much about IPTV, but instead of CO-Ax don't they use network cabling to connect the STBs?
Not to complicate the issue further, but I am scheduled to get FIOS on the 20th. I live in NYC, and so they are deploying it using (I think) VDSL2.

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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21521096 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:48:05 EDT Re: So how will this differ? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21521083 ILpt4U : AT&T U-Verse (which is all IPTV for TV) uses Cat 5 wiring to connect the ONT (on FTTP installs) to the RG (modem/router/wifi access point all in one), and from there all the STBes connect to the RG thru either and/or both Cat 5 or Coax. Ethernet over Cat 5, or HPNA over Coax. Basically the Coax is used as networking wire.

Continuing the AT&T thought, is Fairpoint making this move to position itself nicely for a potential sale to AT&T? Perhaps AT&T would be looking to expand its New England Footprint outside of just CT? This is total conjecture on my part, but it is a possibility. IPTV is the same direction AT&T went with its U-Verse service]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21521083 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:45:08 EDT Re: So how will this differ? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21521057 swintec :
said by PDXPLT See Profile :

FIOS TV isn't really a "hybrid coaxial/fiber system"..
Sure it is, there is Fiber up to the premises, and Co-Ax in the home....I do not know much about IPTV, but instead of CO-Ax don't they use network cabling to connect the STBs?
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For IPTV, even TV is carried in IP packets digitally on the fiber. It gives them alot more flexibility in offering advanced VOD services, etc.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21521023 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:32:29 EDT So how will this differ? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21520946 wifi4milez : From a technical standpoint, how will the deployment of Fairpoints IPTV differ from FIOS TV? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21520946 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:16:50 EDT