Voice over packet networks

Based on presentations given by the author at ATMYear97, ATMYear98 and BroadbandYear99, this book covers all packet transport technologies for voice, including ATM, IP and Frame Relay, allowing for comparisons to be made between alternatives. It provides a concise, fundamental understanding of packet voice technology, enabling people to build networks and make rational technology choices , features numerous diagrams and bulleted lists to aid understanding of the subject.

Preface.
Introduction.
VOICE PACKETIZATION.

Buisness Drivers for Packet Voice.

Quality of Service.
Distributed Network Architecture.
PACKET TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGIES.

Voice Over the Internet Protocol.
Voice Over ATM.
Voice Over Frame Relay.
Comparison Among Alternative Transport Technologies.
BROADBAND ACCESS AND NETWORK EVOLUTION.

Voice Over Cable.
Voice Over DSL.
Network Evolution.
Epilogue.
Acronyms and Abbreviations.
Standards Bibliography.
Index.