GLG Topic: FTTx
FTTX (Fiber to the X) refers to any telecommunications network architecture that uses fiber-optic cable in place of copper for better quality and improved internet speed. It is the generic term that encompasses FTTN (Fiber to the Node/Neighborhood), FTTC (Fiber to the Curb), FTTB (Fiber to the Building), and FTTH (Fiber to the Home). FTTX allows phone companies to compete with the cable industry by offering new services such as a "triple play" of voice, data, and video.
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Leading Experts: FTTx
Samuel Greenholtz
Principal
Telecom Pragmatics
Sam Greenholtz is the Co-Founder and Principal of Telecom Pragmatics, Inc., a consulting and market research company specializing in the telecom market. He has expertise inc FTTx, optical networking, VoIP, ethernet and wireless technologies including WiMAX, 3G, CDMA and EV-DO. Prior to joining the consulting...
Joe SavagePresident
Telecom ThinkTank
Joseph Savage is the Managing Director at Telecom ThinkTank Inc., a telecommunications consultancy. Mr. Savage is also the President of the Fiber to the Home Council, North America, a market advocacy group of 130 high-tech companies. He has more than 30 years of experience in telecommunications networking...
Directing Analyst
Infonetics Research, Inc
Jeff Heynen is the Directing Analyst of IPTV and Next Gen OSS/BSS for Infonetics, an international market research and consulting firm specializing in data networking and telecommunications. Jeff tracks broadband technologies, including DSL, FTTH, FTTN, cable broadband, broadband CPE, the emerging IPTV...
Donald HolcombeArea Manager
Qwest Communications International Inc
Donald S. Holcombe is an Area Manager of Virginia and Washington D.C. Field Operations with Qwest Communications, an incumbent local exchange carrier. He has twenty two years of experience in the telecommunications field involving equipment design, installation, and maintenance. He is responsible for...
Robert Ingalls, Jr.FormerFormer Executive Vice President & CMO
Verizon Communications Inc.
Robert Ingalls served as Executive Vice President & CMO at Verizon (retired 03/07). He was responsible for the Consumer and Small to Medium Business Markets, as well as Operator Services and Public Telephones for the Telecom unit. This included top line revenue accountability for $22B, marketing,...
Study Groups: FTTx(?)
| Study Group Name | Members |
|---|---|
| FTTx (Fiber to the X) Business Trend Experts | 59 |
| Telecommunications Council Members in Member Programs | 2858 |
| Wimax Experts (North America) | 114 |
| Wireless Services Experts | 434 |
| Communications Equipment Experts | 347 |
GLG NewsSM Analysis: FTTx(?)
1. Not too long ago, the price of oil was at $147 a barrel. 2. Now it has gotten below $70 a barrel. 3. Falling gas pricing may lead to noticeable reductions in OPEX for fiber to the premises.