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FTTX
CableLabs targets interoperability for XGS-PON and CPONCableLabs targets interoperability for XGS-PON and CPON

Taking a page from the DOCSIS playbook, CableLabs is working on interoperability for XGS-PON products used by cable operators and exploring the same for future coherent PON tech.

byJeff Baumgartner,Senior Editor
Jul 14, 2026
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5 Min Read
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Optical Networking
AOI kicks off manufacturing expansion for 800G and 1.6T transceiversAOI kicks off manufacturing expansion for 800G and 1.6T transceivers
Jul 14, 2026
1 Min Read
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Satellite
Even with bigger birds, Starlink still 'best suited to low-density markets' – studyEven with bigger birds, Starlink still 'best suited to low-density markets' – study
byJeff Baumgartner
Jul 13, 2026
4 Min Read
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Broadband
Conway appoints Crystal Kemp as chief customer officerConway appoints Crystal Kemp as chief customer officer
Jul 10, 2026
1 Min Read
Technician working with a fiber optic fusion splicer.
Cable Technology
Cable One flags bigger broadband losses, Vyve financing doubtsCable One flags bigger broadband losses, Vyve financing doubts
byJeff Baumgartner
Jul 10, 2026
3 Min Read
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Cable Technology
Vecima lands exclusive deal for Videotron's DOCSIS network upgradeVecima lands exclusive deal for Videotron's DOCSIS network upgrade
byJeff Baumgartner
Jul 9, 2026
4 Min Read
Subsea cables on ocean floor
Cable Technology
China eyes overseas markets for subsea cable detection robots
China eyes overseas markets for subsea cable detection robots
Jul 9, 2026
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2 Min Read
byGigi Onag,Senior Editor, APAC
Wi-Fi abstract art
OSS/BSS/CX
Airties targets more Wi-Fi devices and markets via Aprecomm buy
Airties targets more Wi-Fi devices and markets via Aprecomm buy
Jul 9, 2026
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2 Min Read
byJeff Baumgartner,Senior Editor
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Cable Technology
Aurora Networks adds low-latency features to legacy CMTSs
Aurora Networks adds low-latency features to legacy CMTSs
Jul 8, 2026
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2 Min Read
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Cable Technology
Vecima sells Telematics biz to Lantronix
Vecima sells Telematics biz to Lantronix
Jul 7, 2026
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1 Min Read
IOH spins off fiber assets into new JV with Arsari Group
Finance
Indonesia's IOH gets $652M from fiber assets spinoff
Indonesia's IOH gets $652M from fiber assets spinoff
Jul 7, 2026
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2 Min Read
byGigi Onag,Senior Editor, APAC
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Cable Technology
Optimum subsidiary acquiring 120M shares at $2.50 per share
Optimum subsidiary acquiring 120M shares at $2.50 per share
Jul 6, 2026
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2 Min Read
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Cable Technology
Mediacom hires customer-focused SVP
Mediacom hires customer-focused SVP
Jul 6, 2026
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1 Min Read
Lightstorm unveils I-2SEA cable
Cable Technology
I-2SEA cable to boost capacity on key India-Singapore route
I-2SEA cable to boost capacity on key India-Singapore route
Jul 3, 2026
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3 Min Read
byGigi Onag,Senior Editor, APAC
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Video Streaming
Synamedia changes CEOs
Synamedia changes CEOs
Jul 1, 2026
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1 Min Read
Vocus Horizon cable rollout in Pilbara, Australia
Cable Technology
Vocus invests $344M in Sydney-Melbourne ducted fiber cable
Vocus invests $344M in Sydney-Melbourne ducted fiber cable
Jul 1, 2026
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4 Min Read
byGigi Onag,Senior Editor, APAC
Wi-Fi router with blue Ethernet cables
Broadband
Verizon, Arcadyan net router waivers; NTCA, ACA, USTelecom also want one
Verizon, Arcadyan net router waivers; NTCA, ACA, USTelecom also want one
Jun 30, 2026
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4 Min Read
byJeff Baumgartner,Senior Editor
Comcast logo at a workspace
Cable Technology
Comcast-NBCU/Sky split not a step toward strategic M&A – Roberts
Comcast-NBCU/Sky split not a step toward strategic M&A – Roberts
Jun 29, 2026
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5 Min Read
byJeff Baumgartner,Senior Editor
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Cable Technology
Comcast to spin out NBCU and Sky
Comcast to spin out NBCU and Sky
Jun 29, 2026
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2 Min Read
FCC meeting room dais
Broadband
FCC tees up broadband permit battle between 'competing interests'
FCC tees up broadband permit battle between 'competing interests'
Jun 26, 2026
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5 Min Read
byNicole Ferraro,Editor, host of 'The Divide' podcast
Fiberglass network under construction
Broadband
The Buildout: Ziply grows fiber footprint in Northwest
The Buildout: Ziply grows fiber footprint in Northwest
Jun 26, 2026
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8 Min Read
byNicole Ferraro,Editor, host of 'The Divide' podcast
Wi-fi router with blue ethernet cables
Broadband
Hitron exec provides a vendor's-eye view of the FCC's router ban
Hitron exec provides a vendor's-eye view of the FCC's router ban
Jun 25, 2026
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5 Min Read
byJeff Baumgartner,Senior Editor
SMAP subsea cable lands in Perth
Cable Technology
Subco activates SMAP subsea cable in Australia
Subco activates SMAP subsea cable in Australia
Jun 25, 2026
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3 Min Read
byGigi Onag,Senior Editor, APAC
Padlock illustration for concept of security and privacy
Regulatory & Politics
Hitron DOCSIS, PON and FWA gateways clear FCC's router ban
Hitron DOCSIS, PON and FWA gateways clear FCC's router ban
Jun 24, 2026
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3 Min Read
byJeff Baumgartner,Senior Editor
Convergence - 3D illustration of three flows of spheres converging in a single row over black background
Cable Technology
US cable still holds edge in convergence – study
US cable still holds edge in convergence – study
Jun 23, 2026
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3 Min Read
byJeff Baumgartner,Senior Editor
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Cable Technology
Netcracker expands Telenet deal
Netcracker expands Telenet deal
Jun 22, 2026
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1 Min Read
Philippines taps Google for agentic AI in government services
AI & Machine Learning
Philippines taps Google for agentic AI in government services
Philippines taps Google for agentic AI in government services
Jun 22, 2026
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4 Min Read
byGigi Onag,Senior Editor, APAC
Broadband
Rightfiber will explore M&A to fuel growth
Rightfiber will explore M&A to fuel growth
Jun 18, 2026
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3 Min Read
byJeff Baumgartner,Senior Editor
Spectrum abstract of blue and purple waves
AI & Machine Learning
Federated Wireless bulks up on AI to unlock CBRS capacity
Federated Wireless bulks up on AI to unlock CBRS capacity
Jun 18, 2026
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4 Min Read
byJeff Baumgartner,Senior Editor
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Regulatory & Politics
Charter's Chris Winfrey elected to chair NCTA board
Charter's Chris Winfrey elected to chair NCTA board
Jun 17, 2026
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1 Min Read
Comcast truck with Comcast logo on hood
Cable Technology
Comcast meets (and beats) its network energy efficiency goals
Comcast meets (and beats) its network energy efficiency goals
Jun 17, 2026
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3 Min Read
byJeff Baumgartner,Senior Editor
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Cable Technology
Harmonic completes $145M sale of video biz to MediaKind
Harmonic completes $145M sale of video biz to MediaKind
Jun 17, 2026
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1 Min Read
Convergence - 3D illustration of 3 flows of spheres converging in a single row over black background.
5G
Verizon keys on convergence with 'Verizon One'
Verizon keys on convergence with 'Verizon One'
Jun 17, 2026
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5 Min Read
byJeff Baumgartner,Senior Editor
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Cable Technology
SCTE's TechExpo26 to key on AI, fiber and convergence
SCTE's TechExpo26 to key on AI, fiber and convergence
Jun 16, 2026
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2 Min Read
Xfinity Mobile logo displayed on a smartphone next to a Comcast broadband gateway
Cable Technology
Comcast rolls out same-day access to broadband gateways
Comcast rolls out same-day access to broadband gateways
Jun 16, 2026
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2 Min Read
byJeff Baumgartner,Senior Editor

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