The book "Access Nets" documents the proceedings of the International Conference on Access Networks (AccessNets) 2008, which took place in Las Vegas. This conference brought together professionals from academia and industry to discuss current developments and research findings in the field of access technologies. The event featured a variety of presentations, including two keynote speeches by renowned experts addressing the future development of broadband access and Carrier Ethernet. The technical contributions included in this book provide valuable insights into innovative approaches and advancements in access network research. This collection is an important resource for researchers and practitioners dealing with the challenges and opportunities in the field of access technologies.