Distributed NFV System Implementing Wired and Wireless Communications

Abstract

A system implementing a distributed communication system consisting of assignable common equipment using centrally located processors for performing data network services, bidirectional route-able communications link from common equipment to distributed equipment, and distributed equipment located near subscribers. Data network services are combination of wireline for use on a wired connection to a subscriber and wireless for use on radio connection to a subscriber. Data network services include protocol and modulation processing for the relevant wired or wireless communications standard. The distributed equipment used to send and receive signals to plurality of subscribers. The distributed equipment may support both wireline and wireless subscribers or may have separate subsystems for each.

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