Here - in one source - is the most detailed and comprehensive guide to the technology, theory and policy behind ISDN - the revolutionary communications breakthrough for the 1980s and beyond. Integrated Services Digital Networks shows you how using ISDN technology - the complete interconnection of nearly every computer and telecommunications system through a common network - becomes possible. Integrated Services Digital Networks provides you with a complete understanding of the ISDN concept - including all currently accepted international standards for ISDN. Integrated Services Digital Networks offers extensive, detailed explanations of the technical aspects of ISDN, covering everything from digital communication protocols to the latest specifications and recommendations of the CITT's I-Series . Featured are the adopted set of current ISDN technical and operational standards adopted by the CCITT. For the policymaker, Integrated Services Digital Networks presents in-depth analysis of the major international and national groups developing ISDN policy - including the CCITT, the ISO, the TI-DI ISDN group of the Exchange Carrier Standards Association, and theITU. Included is a discussion of the future issues expected to influence ISDN policy through the 1990s.
Decision-Making Forums and Their Work. The ITU and Other International Organizations, US Organizations. ISDN Stanrds: The I-Series Recommendations. General, Service Capabilities, Overall Network Aspects and Functions, User-Network Interfaces. US Domestic Policy-Making. The FCC Inquiry on ISDN, Related Policy-Making. Future ISDN Developments. The CCITT Plenary Period, 1984-19888. Conclusions.