477 FCC Data
Fixed Broadband Technologies Identified
Asymmetric DSL is a transmission technology that transmits data over copper telephone lines to connect to the high-speed Internet via a modem without disrupting their telephone service. DSL is most commonly used by local telephone companies. This includes Asymmetric xDSL other than ADSL2 and VDSL.
ADSL2 includes ADSL2 and ADSL2+
VDSL includes VHDSL and VDSL
Symmetric DSL or SDSL differs from ADSL in that Symmetric DSL is intended to provide equal speed for sending and receiving data.
Other Copper Wireline includes technologies that use phone lines to transmit data such as T-1 and ISDN.
Optical Carrier - Fiber to the End User refers to a fiber-optic-based broadband network that goes all the way to the end user's premises.
Cable Modem - DOCSIS 3.0 service enables high-speed Internet access using the same cable television infrastructure to simultaneously provide programming and access to the Internet. DOCSIS 3.0 refers to the faster and more widespread technological standard for cable modems.
Cable Modem - to cable modems which utilize earlier versions than DOCSIS 3.0, including DOCSIS 1, 1.1 and 2.0
Other Cable Modem - Refers to cable modems other than DOCSIS 1,1.1,2.0 and 3.0
Terrestrial Fixed Wireless (WISP)
Satellite
Electric Power Line sometimes referred to as "Broadband over Power Lines", uses the power lines connected to a consumer's residence for Broadband.