Migrating to the uncertain

Most operators agree they must move towards a single technology Next Generation Network (NGN), based on Internet Protocol (IP) which can provide a ubiquitous bit-transport system for all network services. But without a sound strategy to deliver NGN IP to the millions of users through the Access Network this will be of little use, warns Carsten Storbeck; there are some cardinal rules which must be followed. Copyright 2010 Carsten Storbeck. No part of this article may be reproduced by any means without the written consent of the publisher.