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CableLabs sees 14-Gig speeds at latest DOCSIS 4.0 interop

Light Reading

interop of cable modems, remote PHY devices and virtual CMTSs delivered downstream speeds of 14 Gbit/s – a 55% increase when compared to recent D4.0 CableLabs said its latest DOCSIS 4.0 interops.

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Book by Rouzbeh Yassini covers the origins of cable broadband

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Rouzbeh Yassini, often referred to as the 'Father of the Cable Modem,' and his co-pilot, cable industry veteran reporter and analyst Stewart Schley, have penned 'The Accidental Network,' a book about the birth and development of cable broadband technology. It goes on sale September 1, 2025. pressrelease

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New York State’s Dryden Fiber Celebrates 400th Local Subscriber

Broadband Breakfast

“There’s about 500 households between Dryden and Caroline that if they want to get online – it’s dial up modems, like it’s the year 2000,” Makar says.

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Harmonic expects a better 2026 as 'unified' DOCSIS 4.0 tech takes hold

Light Reading

Cable tech spending has been ebbing of late because of delays linked to new 'unified' DOCSIS 4.0-powered powered nodes, amps and modems. But Harmonic expects to return to growth in 2026 as operators start to ramp up deployments.

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Tim Stelzig: Explaining BEAD, Trying to Bridge the Digital Divide

Broadband Breakfast

The problem with this approach however, as alluded to above, is the exponential growth in broadband demand means that public and private investments in DSL, fixed wireless, satellite, and to a lesser extent cable modem technologies only satisfy consumer expectations for several years before needing expensive upgrades.

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Quantum Fiber talks about how older building can work on getting FTTP

Blandin on Broadband

Each residence receives a fiber-ready modem, with every connection thoroughly tested. Upgrades should involve running cables discreetly, leveraging existing conduits and pathways whenever possible, and concealing new ones behind walls or ceilings to maintain curb appeal and interior aesthetics.

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How Many Devices Can 1 Gigabit Internet Support?

All West Telecommunications

A 1-gigabit internet plan gives you download and upload speeds of up to 1,000 Mbpsthis is made possible by light pulses through fiber optic cables. Compared to older internet types like DSL or cable, gigabit internet is way faster and more reliable. Ethernet cables give you full gigabit speed.