ADTRAN’s Combo PON technology is playing an integral role in advancing multi-gigabit broadband adoption across the world including the amassing of over 100 operator deals such as U.S.-based cable operator Armstrong committing to a 10G full-fiber strategy using ADTRAN’s XGS-PON solution. Futurum’s Ron Westfall examines why ADTRAN’s Combo PON technology is well-matched for the broadband demands of post-pandemic society and how 10G-capable fiber access networks will ultimately prevail in winning fixed access battles against competing technologies like cable HFC.
ATX’s GigaXtend Readies Cable Operators for the 50Gbps 2050 Party
ATX’s GigaXtend portfolio affords cable operators the opportunity to revitalize their outside plants with technology purpose-built to enable and accelerate emerging spectrum increases of 1.8GHz and beyond. By targeting the most pressing cable operator demands and landing the Cisco agreement, ATX can plausibly tout its new family of amplifiers is built on a trusted technology pedigree with the reputation for performance and reliability needed to fulfill the demands of DOCSIS 4.0 and ultimately the 2050 vision of fiber-based 500 Gbps services.