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Comcast and CommScope hit 10G milestone as CommScope delivers first FDX amplifier prototype
Over the past 24 months , Comcast has been developing and implementing 10G technology . Recently , the company marked a major milestone in the nation ’ s largest and fastest multi-gig deployment , announcing that its latest Xfinity 10G Network upgrade will be launched to 10 million homes and businesses by the end of February .
These locations now will have the foundational network enhancements in place to begin deploying DOCSIS 4.0 , setting the stage for the introduction of new multigigabit symmetrical Internet options before the end of 2023 that will be delivered across Comcast ’ s existing networks with less cost .
The full deployment of these technical capabilities will reach more than 50 million homes and businesses by 2025 . In addition to fast speeds , DOCSIS 4.0 technologies will deliver even greater reliability and capacity to power multiple data-intensive applications .
Meanwhile , Comcast and partner CommScope delivered the first prototype Full Duplex DOCSIS , FDX amplifiers to its advanced technology labs for system testing . Comcast first tested FDX amplifiers in September 2022 , demonstrating the ability to deliver symmetrical speeds across a complete network-to-home 10G loop , reflective of architecture that is inclusive of the vast majority of the Comcast network . CommScope has been a key partner in the work deploying FDX amplifiers across the network .
The prototype amplifiers will be used to understand and implement improvements ahead of the full deployment across Comcast ’ s network , which is expected to begin later in 2023 . The amplifiers are based on the widely deployed CommScope STARLINE MiniBridger platform which Comcast currently uses as a part of its network architecture .
RF Amplifiers are one of the key growth products within the ANS portfolio , as evidenced by recent one million units shipped announcement . These million amplifiers shipped , in addition to the prior existing millions of CommScope amplifiers in the market , become candidates for upgrade to DOCSIS 4.0 .
CommScope reached a significant milestone of building and shipping more than 1,000,000 radio-frequency amplifiers to top cable operators in 2022 . CommScope RF amplifiers enable broadband service providers to increase downstream and upstream bandwidth capacity with innovative design considerations , supporting reuse of legacy amplifier housings and existing network spacings .
DOCSIS 4.0 is the next step in the evolution of the access network . It provides higherspeeds and more sophisticated services for cable operators to offer their customers . CommScope ’ s integrated manufacturing and supply chain approach provides customers with assurance that we are well-positioned to meet their product needs
“ This came at a critical time , as many cable operators are looking to evolve their networks and prepare for the 10G future ,” stated Guy Sucharczuk , Senior Vice President and President , Access Network Solutions , CommScope .
“ In 2022 , we demonstrated that our Xfinity 10G Network is here for our customers ” said Elad Nafshi , EVP and Chief Network Officer at Comcast Cable . p
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