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Cable operators have a growing opportunity to turn their strengths and advantages into new revenue streams. Convert Speed, Virtualization and Efficiency into Revenue By Paul Hughes, Director of Strategy, Netcracker Technology

The DOCSIS 3.1 era is in its early days, but the results so far indicate that the new platform for hybrid fibre coax networks is delivering on its promises, particularly when it comes to producing Gigabit-class speeds alongside improved bandwidth efficiency. This evolution to Gigabit-level broadband speeds will eventually morph into new service options for consumers and businesses.

Wireless operators are already investing heavily in 5G networks, and this technology also presents an interesting opportunity for the cable industry at both ends of the delivery chain – either as a fronthaul to deliver service or as backhaul that leverages the existing infrastructure. Cable operators will have to decide how to proceed to find success.

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Vol. 38 No. 4 - November 2016 Issue