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Broadband Access
The importance of fiber in cable MSO broadband access networks continues to increase. Deep-fiber versions of broadband HFC architectures are evolving toward FTTH in the form of PON, Active Ethernet, and RF over glass (RFoG). Fiber has an even greater role in supporting cable MSO broadband services to businesses.
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DOCSIS Provisioning of EPON subject of CableLabs qualification program
After four interoperability demonstrations following the launch of specification in February 2011...
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Virgin Media doubles speed of UK broadband
UK cable operator Virgin Media (NASDAQ: VMED; LSE: VMED) says it is doubling the broadband speeds...
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ADTRAN adds Total Access 1600 platform to FTTH portfolio
ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN) says the new Total Access 1600 packs a high-density FTTH punch in a...
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IEEE EPON over coax standards work kicks off
Those in the optical communications industry who believed an eventual move to 10G EPON would...
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Charter increases Internet service speeds
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) says it will increase the speed of its Internet...
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Aurora Networks touts full-spectrum, multi-wavelength transmitters
Aurora Networks Inc., which specializes in optical transport equipment for cable operators and...
