The document discusses Broadband ISDN (B-ISDN), which was first recommended by CCITT in 1988, highlighting its need for high data transmission rates greater than those of narrowband ISDN. B-ISDN supports services like high-resolution video through an architecture reliant on optical fiber and utilizes Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) for switching. It offers various data rate services, including 155.52 mbps and 622.08 mbps, accommodating multiple video channels and simultaneous video conferences.
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