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Tag: DOCSIS
Rural Cable Company Midco Embraces Fixed Wireless, Targeting the “Donut of Discontent”
Fixed wireless has been a big focus for cable company Midco since it acquired wireless ISP InvisiMax last year. Midco fixed wireless is now available to customers surrounding . . .
CableSouth Media3 Turns to Calix for Business Focused Fiber Network Build
The rural cable company is deploying Calix’s AXOS E7-2 Intelligent Modular System, and the E3-2 Intelligent PON Node to deliver on…
NCTA Touts Rural Cable Gigabit Successes
NCTA highlights four rural cable gigabit success stories — from Mediacom, Midco, Eagle Communications and Alaska’s GCI. While many of these deployments are DOCSIS-based, at least one uses FTTH. NCTA seems to be positioning . . .
Hammer Communications and 1stPoint Communications Announce Mobile Network Service Provider Program
Comcast Gigabit Expansion Continues with Several Florida Markets Now Upgraded
Comcast gigabit is now available in the Orlando area, Tallahassee, West Palm Beach, the Treasure Coast and southwest sections of the state.
Cable Company ImOn Deploys PON Fiber Network, Pursues Gigabit Broadband Strategy
ImOn is the latest example of a cable company pursuing fiber-to-the-home as an alternative to DOCSIS to support a gigabit broadband strategy. ImOn will use equipment from Calix for its FTTH deployment.
Hammer Fiber, Go Long Deal to Support National Pre-5G Fixed Wireless Expansion Plan
A Hammer Fiber, Go Long deal will enable Hammer to expand their pre-5G fixed wireless service to 49 markets, reaching over 29 million. Hammer plans to
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Despite Appeals Court Decision, Municipal Gigabit Momentum Continues
Municipal gigabit networks are underway in Colorado, Iowa and Tennessee. Even though an appeals court upheld states’ authority to restrict municipal
U.S. Cable Industry Revenue Forecast to Hit $141 Billion in 2026
A U.S. cable industry revenue forecast from SNL Kagan calls for increases on the residential and commercial side– and for both data and video services.
Ethernet over HFC Definition Will Be Critical to Business Data Services Debate
The Ethernet over HFC definition includes QoS guarantees, noted Bernstein Research. Whether those guarantees are sufficient to qualify the service as . . .
Comcast Launches Nashville Gigabit Trial Using DOCSIS 3.1
Comcast’s Nashville gigabit broadband launch marks the second market where the company has used DOCSIS 3.1 to support gigabit speeds.
Verizon Anti-Cable Ad Touts FiOS Technology
A Verizon anti-cable ad campaign touts the customer satisfaction awards the service has won and touts symmetrical 100 Mbps service, video and voice for $70
Altice/Suddenlink Turns to ARRIS for Gigabit Capability
Ambitious Mediacom Gigabit Plans Are Mostly DOCSIS 3.1-Based
Mediacom gigabit plans involve nearly its entire footprint. The company also plans to bring service to 50,000 new homes.
Report: FTTx Subscribership Exceeds 300 Million
Fiber to the building represented the largest percentage of FTTx subscribership at 61% worldwide, according to IDATE.
Midco Launching Field Trials for Gigabit-Speed Broadband Services with Cisco
Vyve Gigabit is Latest Rural Gigabit Push
Vyve rural gigabit service will rely on DOCSIS 3.0 rather than DOCSIS 3.1, the technology that larger cable operators are planning on.
With Comcast DOCSIS 3.1 Roadmap Announced, The Gigabit Wars are About to Heat Up
The Comcast DOCSIS 3.1 roadmap will bring the gigabit broadband upgrade to all of the cableco’s markets, starting with areas where competitors have gigabit
Cable Gigabit Service Gets Boost from CableLabs DOCSIS 3.1 Certifications
CableLabs certified cable gigabit modems from Askey, Castlenet, Netgear, Technicolor and Ubee Interactive.
Coming Soon: 50 Gigabit States
The U.S. falls just short of meeting former FCC chairman Julius Genachowski’s goal of having 50 gigabit states in 2015. But at least one operator has announced
Comcast DOCSIS 3.1 Gigabit Era Begins with Philadelphia Trial
Comcast lit up a DOCSIS 3.1 gigabit modem in Philly, beginning their Comcast DOCSIS 3.1 Gigabit era
AT&T Shift from U-verse to DirecTV: Do Risks Outweigh Rewards?
AT&T’s upcoming shift from U-verse to DirecTV will impact video customers, potentially causing some to switch to cable but freeing…
LRG: Cable is Dominating Fixed Broadband Subscriber Growth
Telcos continue to lose broadband subscribers, on a net add basis, while cable companies grab the super majority of broadband subscriber growth in 3Q15