By Steven Nesbitt – As important as product innovations are, they are meaningless if they can’t be deployed efficiently in the customer’s network. To transform product innovations into value-added installed solutions, we pursued a two-pronged strategy addressing product supply and product deployment as related, yet different challenges.
Read MoreBy Ralph Ciarla – For as long as we can remember ingress has been a major problem and discussion for cable operators from a cost and customer standpoint. Operators generally spend in excess of 75% of their OPEX budget addressing upstream ingress which is really finding and fixing compromised network shielding.
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By Greg Laughlin – Cable broadband HFC power systems – designed primarily to power HFC nodes and amplifiers – consist of an uninterruptable power supply (UPS), batteries for standby operation, and an enclosure to house the power supply and batteries.
Read MoreBy Justin Riek – With implementation of 5G, wireless broadband takes a major leap forward in its ability to deliver high bandwidth and lower latency for an improved user experience. This growth is facilitated through the granulation of wireless networks
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By Jessica Brill – SCTE’s more than 60 chapters worldwide are required to conduct quarterly training events. Industry vendors and subject matter experts provide content, presented in an informational way, to keep members updated on the latest data, tools, and best practices.
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By Ike Elliott – Technology has redefined the way we interact in every part of our lives. From buying groceries to speaking with our doctors to running our businesses, we can do almost anything online with a few clicks and a reliable Internet connection.
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By Jill Banks – In recent years, the role of the cable technician has transformed from someone we think about only to connect us to entertainment to that of an essential worker, ensuring we stay connected. From work and school to social activities, entertainment, and healthcare, maintaining our myriad connections has never been more important
Read MoreBy Bill O’Donnell and Jim Kane – The shared BEAD vision, that of ubiquitous national broadband connectivity, will be fulfilled not only by BSPs but also by quality vendors working beside them to provide solid technology and fulfillment services. The most successful service providers will involve reliable vendors in their up-front network planning process.
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By Mark Vodopest – TPPL and lithium-ion offset their higher upfront costs with extended lifecycles and enhanced charging efficiencies. Moreover, for sites where poor utility grid reliability reduces the life of lead-acid batteries, these technologies may offer an improved total cost of ownership (TCO).
Read MoreBy Edouard Tabet – What’s Next? Ultra-wideband WDM (UW-WDM) will utilize an expanded range of wavelengths across the C, L and S-bands to create up to 192 channels in a single fiber, with potential throughput exceeding 100 Tbps.
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