Inventors:
Erik Geldbach - Olathe KS, US
Mark Wilmoth - Gardner KS, US
Shane M. Smith - Bailey CO, US
Assignee:
CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC - Denver CO
International Classification:
H04L 12/24
Abstract:
A broadband digital loop carrier and method for distributing communications signals to customers of a service provider may include a multi-service access platform unit and line termination unit in communication with the multi-service access platform unit. In one embodiment, the line termination unit is a multiplexer. The line termination unit may be configured to operate communications equipment that operates at bandwidths that are lower than cards operating in the multi-service access platform unit.