Elie - St. Eustache Fibre Optic Field Trial Project Evaluation Report,

Abstract : The Elie - St. Eustache Fibre Optic Field Trial has provided voice, data and video communications through an integrated services access system to 150 residential and small business participants in a rural area. The trial has generated a wealth of information in all stages of the project such as design, implementation and operation. The uniqueness of the system makes it worthwhile to document in detail all the experience gained for use by national and international parties who have an interest in the design, manufacture and operation of similar systems in the future. Keywords: telecommunications; communications networks; Canada; integrated networks; cable television; telephone systems.