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Alpha® ADOM Outdoor Gateway from EnerSys® Recognized Among Best in Industry for Cable Broadband Innovation

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Monday, October 16, 2023

The Alpha® ADOM outdoor gateway is an enabler for deploying 5G small cells across the cable broadband Hybrid Fiber-Coax (HFC) infrastructure, which provides high speed, low-latency backhaul and power across North America and around the globe.

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  • The Alpha® ADOM outdoor gateway is an enabler for deploying 5G small cells across the cable broadband Hybrid Fiber-Coax (HFC) infrastructure, which provides high speed, low-latency backhaul and power across North America and around the globe.
  • The Alpha® ADOM gateway received the honoree score of 4.5 out of 5 Diamonds in Mobile Networking category.
  • The Alpha® ADOM gateway was recognized for its innovative design and value.
  • Samsung’s solution integrates the Alpha® ADOM outdoor gateway, 5G baseband, radio and antenna into a single form factor for easy deployment.

CommScope Announces Launch of DOCSIS 4.0 ESD RF Amplifier and Optical Node Platforms with Support of Up To 1.8 GHz

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Friday, October 13, 2023

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) announced today the launch of its next-generation Extended Spectrum DOCSIS® (ESD) STARLINE® amplifier and NC4000® optical node platforms supporting DOCSIS 4.0 operation, that can support up to 1.8 GHz in the downstream and up to 684 MHz in the upstream.

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  • CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) announced today the launch of its next-generation Extended Spectrum DOCSIS® (ESD) STARLINE® amplifier and NC4000® optical node platforms supporting DOCSIS 4.0 operation, that can support up to 1.8 GHz in the downstream and up to 684 MHz in the upstream.
  • The STARLINE RF Amplifier and NC4000 optical node platforms incorporate modular designs with electronic setup—including attenuation, equalization, and node segmentation.
  • Deployed amplifiers and nodes can be field upgraded for ESD operation, providing an easy, cost-effective solution for supporting DOCSIS 4.0 when needed.
  • CommScope and the CommScope logo are registered trademarks of CommScope and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries.

Satellite Shelters Nashville Branch Grand Opening

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Satellite Shelters, Inc. officially celebrated the Grand Opening of their Nashville Branch at 5605 Miller Ln.

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  • Satellite Shelters, Inc. officially celebrated the Grand Opening of their Nashville Branch at 5605 Miller Ln.
  • “At Satellite Shelters, we choose to provide a customer service program second to none.
  • Collectively our Nashville team will go the extra mile to ensure our customers are satisfied with our services and products.
  • We want to make sure that our customers remember us, not only for the quality offices we provide, but for the wonderful experience you had with us!” -Everhette Glenn, Branch Manager
    To learn more about Satellite Shelters, Nashville, contact (615) 338-5875.

Vecima Announces Full Availability of its DOCSIS® 4.0-Ready and 1.8 GHz ‘Forever Nodes’

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX: VCM) announced today full availability of its DOCSIS® 4.0-ready and 1.8 GHz Entra® EN8400 and SC-2D4 nodes.

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  • Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX: VCM) announced today full availability of its DOCSIS® 4.0-ready and 1.8 GHz Entra® EN8400 and SC-2D4 nodes.
  • At the 2022 CableLabs® 10G Showcase, Vecima hosted the world’s first multivendor DOCSIS 4.0 demonstration to achieve 8.9 Gbps downstream and 6.2 Gbps upstream with 1.8 GHz Frequency Division Duplexing (FDD) and Remote MACPHY technology.
  • In addition to a Vecima node, 1.8 GHz amplifiers and taps from industry partners were included.
  • EN8400 – Supports DOCSIS 3.1 Remote PHY today and will support future technologies, including DOCSIS 4.0, Remote MACPHY, and Remote OLT applications.

SUBCO Deploys Ciena to Provide a Secure Gateway from Australia to Europe

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Following the successful upgrade on the Indigo Submarine Cable, SUBCO is once again using Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) technologies to provide a resilient and reliable undersea corridor between Australia and Europe via the Oman Australia Cable ( OAC ).

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  • Following the successful upgrade on the Indigo Submarine Cable, SUBCO is once again using Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) technologies to provide a resilient and reliable undersea corridor between Australia and Europe via the Oman Australia Cable ( OAC ).
  • Leveraging Ciena GeoMesh Extreme , powered by WaveLogic 5 Extreme in the 6500 Packet-Optical Platform , OAC has now increased its capacity to a maximum of 48Tb/s, helping support increased bandwidth demands.
  • “We have a long history of working with Ciena and, together, we are proud to provide our customers with an express gateway for onward capacity from Australia to Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
  • OAC provides the market with the most secure and diverse route to connect Europe with Asia Pacific and is important in boosting Australia’s digital resiliency,” said Lee Harper, Chief Operating Officer, SUBCO.

Comcast to Deliver Multi-Gig Symmetrical Speeds to Customers Over Existing Connections in World-First DOCSIS 4.0 Deployment

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

The latest version of DOCSIS technology is a giant leap forward in Internet connectivity that can deliver multi-gigabit symmetrical speeds to customers over the connections that already exist in tens of millions of homes in Comcast markets across the country.

Key Points: 
  • The latest version of DOCSIS technology is a giant leap forward in Internet connectivity that can deliver multi-gigabit symmetrical speeds to customers over the connections that already exist in tens of millions of homes in Comcast markets across the country.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    As a part of the launch, Comcast will introduce a new portfolio of symmetrical products for residential customers.
  • New and existing residential customers connected via DOCSIS 4.0 will have access to Comcast’s newly introduced next-generation X-Class Internet portfolio.
  • Comcast has been a leader in deploying DOCSIS updates to deliver faster speeds to all the homes and businesses in its service areas.

Lumos Launches its 100% Fiber-Optic Internet Service to Nearly 3,000 Houses in Crozet with Celebration at Local Arts and Crafts Festival

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Lumos began construction in Crozet in June 2022, installing 60 miles of fiber to provide fast, reliable internet access to more than 2,000 households.

Key Points: 
  • Lumos began construction in Crozet in June 2022, installing 60 miles of fiber to provide fast, reliable internet access to more than 2,000 households.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010958500/en/
    Lumos celebrates the launch of its 100% Fiber Internet service at the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival.
  • Access to Lumos’ 100% Fiber-Optic Internet will enhance digital experiences for residents and small businesses, catalyzing economic growth.
  • To check if Lumos’ 100% Fiber Optic Internet is available at your address, please visit www.lumosfiber.com/builtforthefuture .

CSquared delivers high-speed connectivity to Togo with Adtran open optical solution

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Adtran today announced that CSquared is using its FSP 3000 open optical transport technology to bring high-speed broadband services to Togo.

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  • Adtran today announced that CSquared is using its FSP 3000 open optical transport technology to bring high-speed broadband services to Togo.
  • Google’s Equiano subsea cable is a key enabler of the new network, giving Togo 20 times more bandwidth than any other cable serving West Africa.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010496368/en/
    Adtran’s technology is helping CSquared usher in new digital opportunities for Togo’s businesses and communities.
  • Together, we’re propelling Togo into the digital age.”
    The Adtran FSP 3000 open optical transport solution gives CSquared’s network a total transport capacity of 400Gbit/s.

OpenVault Integrates PMA with Market-Leading Broadband Platform

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Monday, October 16, 2023

DENVER, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OpenVault today announced that it has partnered with Harmonic to integrate OpenVault's Profile Management Application (PMA) technology with Harmonic's market-leading cOS™ broadband platform (formerly CableOS), simplifying optimization of bandwidth and performance for operators with DOCSIS 3.1 or higher networks.

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  • DENVER, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OpenVault today announced that it has partnered with Harmonic to integrate OpenVault's Profile Management Application (PMA) technology with Harmonic's market-leading cOS™ broadband platform (formerly CableOS), simplifying optimization of bandwidth and performance for operators with DOCSIS 3.1 or higher networks.
  • The integration of OV PMA software enables the CMTS to identify network impairments and maximize network capacity when they are present, resulting in superior experiences for broadband subscribers.
  • "As the first member of the Kyrio PMA Partner Program, we've been out front in creating and evangelizing the power of PMA," said Mark Trudeau, CEO and founder of OpenVault.
  • OpenVault will be showing OV PMA and its complete suite of solutions in Booth 1916 at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo October 17-19 at the Colorado Convention Center.

Camden to Receive GoNetspeed’s 100% Fiber Internet

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Monday, October 9, 2023

GoNetspeed today announced that Camden will soon have access to GoNetspeed’s high-speed 100% fiber internet.

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  • GoNetspeed today announced that Camden will soon have access to GoNetspeed’s high-speed 100% fiber internet.
  • Through GoNetspeed’s fully funded $1.5 million investment in Camden, 2,000 of the town’s homes and businesses will have access to future-proof fiber internet by the end of 2023 with construction beginning in the coming weeks.
  • Many other communities throughout the state are well on their way to having access to GoNetspeed’s fiber internet.
  • With access to 100% fiber internet, customers have access to symmetrical upload and download speeds, ranging from 300 Mbps to 1 Gbps (1,000 Mbps).