ADTRAN, a provider of open networking solutions, announced its gigabit-capable 2nd generation G.fast Distribution Point Units (DPUs) that is set to install underground throughout Australia. This installation will occur as NBN Co readies the country’s national broadband access network (nbn). “NBN is setting a global standard for advanced Gigabit Society infrastructure by designing and implementing a […]
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USDA’s Rural Broadband Plan Met with Criticism, Concerns
Slow speeds, bad coverage and expensive service. These are just some of the concerns contained in nearly 300 public comments on Rural Broadband Pilot Program proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a review by the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting found. The proposal follows a promise to farmers by President Donald Trump in January […]
CableLabs Targets IoT Security with Micronets Framework
As home and small business networks become increasingly complex from the growing number of internet-connected devices, CableLabs has put simplified IoT security in its sights with a new network management framework called Micronets. Security continues to be a concern for consumers, particularly in regards to their home devices. A recent report from Parks Associates found […]
CableLabs Targets IoT Security with Micronets Framework
As home and small business networks become increasingly complex from the growing number of internet-connected devices, CableLabs has put simplified IoT security in its sights with a new network management framework called Micronets. Security continues to be a concern for consumers, particularly in regards to their home devices. A recent report from Parks Associates found […]
Comcast Building Streaming Set-top Box for Internet-Only Subs: Report
Comcast is reportedly targeting cord-cutters with the development of a set-top box for broadband-only customers that acts as a home connectivity hub, as well as a platform where users can aggregate certain streaming video services. Citing sources familiar with the matter, CNBC reported apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime and YouTube will be available on the […]
How ‘Net Neutrality’ Became a Hot-button Issue
For a fundamentally nerdy subject, net neutrality is pushing a lot of political buttons. The latest salvo is over a California law that restores a ban on cable, wireless and other broadband providers from impeding people’s ability to use their favorite apps and services. The federal government had rescinded that ban, and the Trump administration […]
How ‘Net Neutrality’ Became a Hot-button Issue
For a fundamentally nerdy subject, net neutrality is pushing a lot of political buttons. The latest salvo is over a California law that restores a ban on cable, wireless and other broadband providers from impeding people’s ability to use their favorite apps and services. The federal government had rescinded that ban, and the Trump administration […]
Gigabit-speed Broadband Available to 63% of U.S. Households, CableLabs Says
New data from CableLabs shows that as of June 2018, about 63 percent of U.S. housing units have access to gigabit-speed internet service. The cable industry consortium also said that of those households, 74 percent are located within cable operators’ footprints. Availability of gigabit speeds has increased sharply in recent years, and was up 7 […]
Gigabit-speed Broadband Available to 63% of U.S. Households, CableLabs Says
New data from CableLabs shows that as of June 2018, about 63 percent of U.S. housing units have access to gigabit-speed internet service. The cable industry consortium also said that of those households, 74 percent are located within cable operators’ footprints. Availability of gigabit speeds has increased sharply in recent years, and was up 7 […]
Node Shipments for DAA Boost Harmonic’s Q3 Cable Access Revenue
Harmonic on Monday reported a significant jump in cable access segment revenues during the third quarter, boosted by increased shipments of its CableOS nodes for distributed access architectures. Cable access revenues for the period were $28.1 million, up 153 percent year over year and 39 percent sequentially. On Monday’s third-quarter earnings call, Harmonic CEO Patrick […]