Unit shipments of broadband customer premises equipment (CPE) will increase over 9 percent in 2014, rising to reach 151.9 million by the end of the year, according to a new market forecast from ABI Research. Global shipments of more advanced…
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IHS: Gateways, Faster Wi-Fi, Will Boost Broadband CPE Revenue
The worldwide market for broadband customer premises equipment (CPE) will grow at a faster rate in 2014 than it has since 2010, rising 20 percent year-over-year to reach nearly $11 billion, according to the latest market research from IHS Technology….
Cox Targets Businesses with Wi-Fi
Cox Business Internet Gateway combines a DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem and a Wi-Fi-enabled 802.11ac router (enabling the fastest Wi-Fi speeds) into one device. This simplifies device management and delivers the fastest “in-office” Wi-Fi experience available today. The Cox Business Guest…
Atlantic Broadband Gigabit Service Launched
Another cable company has joined the gigabit network club. Atlantic Broadband said today that it has begun delivering gigabit service in parts of its Miami serving area. Atlantic Broadband’s gigabit offering initially is available to residents of Indian Creek Village,…
TWC Maxx is Latest Answer to Rising Gigabit Momentum
It’s been well documented that Google’s initiative to introduce next generation broadband by building out Google Fiber networks in cities around the U.S. appears to be pushing big incumbent ISPs to accelerate their own “super-fast,” broadband upgrades. AT&T made a…
Ambitious Cox Gigabit Broadband Plans Revealed
Cox Communications today provided details about the plans for deploying gigabit broadband service that Cox CEO Pat Esser initially revealed in late April – and although Cox isn’t the first cable operator to announce gigabit broadband plans, it is inarguably…
Cable Assets are Focus of TDS/ BendBroadband Deal
Telephone and Data Systems’ plan to acquire Oregon-based BendBroadband announced late yesterday was motivated by the desire to obtain BendBroadband’s cable assets and expertise, TDS said. “BendBroadband’s culture of innovation and its attractive market demographics make it a strategic addition…
Power & Telephone Supply Co. and SMC Networks Inc. Announce Reseller Agreement
Memphis, TN – January 9, 2014 — Power & Telephone Supply Co. (Power & Tel) and SMC Networks Inc. announce they have reached a non-exclusive reseller agent agreement for the US, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. This agreement covers SMC’s flagship…
Cable Industry Preps Broadband Answer to Gigabit FTTH
While still a relatively minor competitive threat, the cable industry recognizes the implications of the growing gigabit FTTH movement, championed by the likes of Google. Google’s entrance of gigabit FTTH has nudged service providers like CenturyLink and AT&T to adopt…
AT&T is Crushing Cable: Is Super Fast Broadband Really Necessary?
There has been much speculation regarding the demand for super fast broadband speeds, which for the sake of this post, I define as 30 Mbps and above. Many industry observers say broadband carriers must upgrade their networks and offer these…
ABI: Sales of DOCSIS 3.0 Devices Up 65%
Broadband consumer premises electronic (CPE) device shipments – including modems, wired routers and gateways – will continue to increase, reaching 149.4 million units in 2013 from 144.9 million in 2012, a 3.1% year-over-year gain, according to a new forecast from…
Comcast Takes on FiOS Quantum With 305 Mbps, Faster WiFi
Comcast is taking their new 305 Mbps broadband tier live in several Northeastern markets to take on a similar offer, Quantum, from Verizon. Comcast is upping the competitive ante by pairing the new Extreme 305 offer with what they claim…
