Method and system for telephony and high speed data access on a broadband access network
US6665299B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/5663
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for providing telephony and high speed data access over a broadband access network, comprising a network interface unit (NIU) coupled to a backup local exchange carrier (LEC) line, the broadband access network coupled to the NIU, an intermediate point-of-presence (IPOP) coupled to the broadband access network, and at least one external access network coupled to the IPOP. The system also provides for a fail-safe mode in which the NIU supports the LEC line for lifeline services.
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