It can be argued that eventually, everything will be IP; Voice, Data, Video and even wireless, completing the “IP Quadruple Play.” When and how soon is anyone’s guess, but the impact on existing and future networks is going to push the need for more speed (bandwidth). | WHITE PAPER Why Do We Need Fiber The need for more speed A Study on Video Over IP and the Effects on PON Architectures Why Do We Need Fiber The need for more speed A Study on Video Over IP and the Effects on PON Architectures It can be argued that eventually everything will be IP Voice Data Video and even wireless completing the IP Quadruple Play. When and how soon is anyone s guess but the impact on existing and future networks is going to push the need for more speed bandwidth . IP to and in the home will usher in a new range of entertainment and services - Voice over IP VoIP - IPTV SDV - Switched Digital Video - Music Distribution - Personal Video Recorder PVR - Video On Demand VoD - High Definition TV HDTV - Interactive Television - IP Enabled Appliances Smart Appliances - Security Environment Smart Home Of these services video is the most demanding in terms of bandwidth and more significantly how we view the quality of the entertainment QoE . CED magazine has written several articles highlighting video bandwidth needs such as The Big Squeeze by Craig Kuhl Contributing Editor April 1 2006 and Bracing for the Impact by Jeff Baumgartner Editor in Chief CED magazine and xOD Capsule July 2006. A Study on Video Over IP and the Effects on PON Architectures IPTV So what is IPTV For many the acronym conjures up visions of hundreds of on-demand entertainment channels delivered anytime anywhere. IPTV Internet Protocol Television describes a system where a digital television service is delivered using the Internet Protocol over a network infrastructure which may include delivery by a single broadband connection. For residential users this type of service is often provided in conjunction with Video on Demand VoD and may be part of combined Internet Services such as Web access and Voice over IP VoIP where it may then be called Triple Play. Anything over IP is typically supplied by a broadband operator using a single infrastructure. It promises total control by the user to .
