NGN Overview provides information on Next Generation Networks (NGNs) including: 1. NGNs represent a transition to providing both basic voice and enhanced communications services using packet-based networks that can support multiple broadband and quality of service enabled transport technologies, with service functions independent of underlying transport. 2. Key definitions from ITU-T include that NGNs are packet-based networks that enable access to networks and services, support generalized mobility, and make services independent of transport technologies. 3. NGN characteristics include packet-based transfer separation, service building blocks, generalized mobility, access independence, and support of multiple technologies and service providers.