Bit-stream access

Bit-stream access refers to the situation where a wireline incumbent installs a high-speed access link to the customer's premises (e.g., by installing ADSL equipment in the local access network) and then makes this access link available to third parties, to enable them to provide high speed services to customers. This type of access does not entail any third-party access to the copper pair in the local loop. * Handover at DSLAM * Handover at ATM-PoP * Handover at IP level The main elements defining bit-stream access are the following:

Bit-stream access

Bit-stream access refers to the situation where a wireline incumbent installs a high-speed access link to the customer's premises (e.g., by installing ADSL equipment in the local access network) and then makes this access link available to third parties, to enable them to provide high speed services to customers. This type of access does not entail any third-party access to the copper pair in the local loop. * Handover at DSLAM * Handover at ATM-PoP * Handover at IP level The main elements defining bit-stream access are the following: