ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Hybrid Access Networks

Okay kiddo, imagine you wanna watch a video on your tablet and you need the internet to do this. You have two options to connect to the internet: Wi-Fi or a phone data plan. But what if one of them is not working properly? That's where a hybrid access network comes in.

A hybrid access network is when you use two or more different ways to connect to the internet. It's like having two different toys to play with when one of them is broken. Sometimes your tablet will use the Wi-Fi to connect to the internet because it's faster and reliable, but sometimes it will use the phone data plan because the Wi-Fi is not working properly.

This type of network helps you stay connected to the internet even when one connection fails. It's like having a backup plan that keeps everything running smoothly. Hybrid access networks help big companies and organizations to stay connected all the time, even in case of emergencies or unexpected outages.

In summary, a hybrid access network is like having two options to connect to the internet, so if one option fails, you don’t lose your connection to the internet. It helps big companies and organizations keep their business running even when one connection is down.