By Camilla Formica – Looking back on 2024 and early 2025, this chapter has been nothing short of extraordinary—not just for the cable and broadband industry, but for me personally. From Europe to the U.S., I’ve journeyed across continents, immersed in conversations that are shaping the future of connectivity.
Read MoreBy Cory Baldwin – In today’s dynamic digital world, operational data has emerged as one of the most underutilized assets across industries—from telecommunications to manufacturing and energy. At Aispire, we believe the next wave of innovation won’t come from acquiring more data, but from unlocking intelligence from the data already flowing through our networks.
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By Kimberly Maki – Broadband is no longer just about fast Internet. It’s about powering possibility through connectivity.
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By Dr. Jeffrey Horne – As technology evolves, so must the way we educate and train the broadband workforce. SCTE has long been committed to aligning learning and workforce development with industry standards, ensuring that professionals have the skills they need to succeed and move the broadband industry forward.
Read MoreBy Rama Sreenivasan – Unnecessary truck rolls remain one of the largest contributors to operational expenses for broadband service providers. During my time validating real-world challenges in customer experience and field service as part of CableLabs’ UpRamp Startup program.
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FOREWORD by Diane Christman, President and CEO, The Cable Center – As we navigate a pivotal moment in broadband’s evolution, it’s essential to reflect on how far we’ve come—and how we prepare for what’s next.
Read MoreBy Sahil Yadav – The promise of AI-driven self-healing in cable networks is real and measurable: faster outage resolution, fewer field visits, and better customer retention. However, deploying these systems in production environments reveals a different challenge.
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By Bill Warga – As I reflect on my years in this industry, I am continually inspired by the resilience and strength of the people I’ve had the privilege to work with. My current industry roles have given me insight into the heartbreaking stories from field operations teams across the country in response to the recent hurricanes and ongoing wildfires.
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By Stephen Gariepy – Fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) deployment in brownfield multi-dwelling units (MDUs) can be a risky venture for broadband service providers (BSPs).
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By Tim Cooke and Jon White – ILS is a dynamic process where power loads are strategically reduced in order to prioritize an operator’s most essential operations. Critical components in communications networks may include core network switches, routers, fiber optic systems and more.
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