isoChronous Ethernet (IEEE802.9 (I think!)) (Score 1)

This reminds me of an argument I have been having for some time. In the face of the so-called 'broadband', the argument is to extend the life of copper plant by deployment of xDSL - providing a less than impressive operational throughput beset by issues of security et al. I remember working with isoChronous Ethernet back in the 90's and recall it offering 16Mbps (split into 1x10Mbps Ethernet channel and then 96bearer channels at 64Kbps each with a few assorted control channels). Surely deployment of this technology would provide sufficient bandwidth for your average consumer of Internet, email, cable TV, Video, voice, and music??????

Anyone who has any comments or documentation on isoChronous Ethernet - including pictures! :) - is welcome to come back to me at [e-mail].

Cheers,

David.