This exciting new publication meets the surge in interest regarding FTTH and broadband optical access. The chapters contain a good introductory overview of the topic by appropriate experts from a variety of institutions (R& D groups, broadband network planners from major telecom operators and cable TV companies, and broadband optical access system equipment companies, etc.) Each chapter has a mix of introductory and intermediate level technical content as some of the topics are more advanced. It provides an up-to-date comprehensive overview of the topic of FTTH and Broadband Optical Access technologies, network applications, services and deployment trends. The text serves as a key must-read book for a large number of readers in a wide range of industries including telecom, datacom, broadband access network operators and broadband multimedia service providers. It is also intended to strike a balance between the key emerging system technologies and considerations for broadband access network and services strategies.