Case Study: Multiservice Metro Optical SONET/SDH Network

A service provider has just been granted right of way to and the irrevocable right of use (IRU) of 30 miles (48 km) of two-strand fiber in the downtown metropolitan area of Washington, D.C. It is the intent of this new competitive local exchange carrier to offer data, voice, and broadband video services in this marketplace. The network operator (service provider) has access to adequate technical, financial, and human resources.

The service provider has performed a user survey and has determined that there is a potential market for up to 10,000 business customers in the downtown area. Of these customers, 8000 can be classified as small businesses with up to 10 employees, and 1800 of these ...

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