DSL dramas unfold; the ATM Phoenix rises among splitterless myths at Supercomm

The growing demand for digital subscriber line (xDSL) applications has been met with questions over telecommunication standards, system innovations and impact on the profits of regional Bell operating companies. Industry officials cite the marketing competition between xDSL and cable modems, which opens up opportunities for fiber-based local exchange carriers (LECs) and competitive LECs.
Digital subscriber line (xDSL) mania was obvious at last month's Supercomm. Even vendors with only integrated services digital network (ISDN) products chose to call them IDSL to join the rush. [...]