The networking of residential spaces extends well beyond telecommunications, Internet, broadcasting and entertainment. Soon, refrigerator, stove, alarm systems and the entire home automation are expected to be online. Washing machines with Internet connection and interactive televisions are already a reality.

This technology expresses an attitude: digital lifestyle. This includes individuality, convenience and a multitude of options. Private customers and consumers desire:

– more capacity and bandwidth everywhere
– optional use of various media
– free choice of access systems
– availability of the services at any time
– networking of all kinds of devices
– flexible locations and applications
– convenience, security, easy operation
– aesthetics and design instead of cable clutter