This comprehensive work covers the architectures and the enabling technologies of broadband optical access networks and outlines all current and future competing technologies. Rich illustrations clarify important topics as the book explores both current passive optical network standards and next-generation broadband optical access networks. This text presents the evolution of optical access networks - including reach extension, bandwidth enhancement, and service overlay- and discusses the convergence of optical and wireless technologies for broadband access. It explains different design approaches to broad-band optical access networks- outlining the economical and technological boundaries - and discusses new national network initiatives, particularly with respect to access networks. The book investigates hybrid optical and wireless networks for key technologies, integrated routing algorithms, and traffic engineering. It is an invaluable reference for upper-level undergraduate students and graduate students studying telecommunications, optical networking, photonics, wireless communications, and/or networking/computer science. It is also an optimal text for researchers, electrical engineers, and managers in the telecommunications industry.