By Brady Volpe - You can now perform rough estimates of the OFDM channel or feel free to download my Python estimator, which is based on the work done by Karthik Sundaresan in his SCTE Expo paper. The post Estimating OFDM Capacity in DOCSIS 3.1 / 4.0 appeared first on ..read more

By The PHANTOM – Heck, 5G is a more bandwidth-efficient technology for wireless data, with some changes in protocol to optimize speed and use of that bandwidth. The post My Busted Record appeared first on ..read more

“Datapoints” is researched and written exclusively for Broadband Library by MS Consulting LLC The post Running The Numbers appeared first on ..read more

By Chris Topazi - We have discussed OFDMA, its benefits and some of the lessons learned in our deployments. In this article, we seek to address a question that we are asked quite frequently from our leadership and from our field personnel—why does OFDMA appear to be more sensitive to noise than our traditional ATDMA upstream The post “Hey, OFDMA, Why Are You So Sensitive?” appeared first on ..read more

By Matthew De Zordo - Look for comprehensive installation guides, quick reference refresher guides, on-product QR codes with links to product documentation, training videos and other resources, as well as instructor-led classroom courses and train-the-trainer programs to limit installer error and speed up deployment. The post Three Strategies CSPs Can Apply Today to Mitigate Fiber Tech Shortages and Training Issues appeared first on ..read more

By Jeff Finkelstein - While quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize various industries, it may not be needed for the next 20 years. The current limitations, lack of practical applications, high costs, alternative technologies The post Quantum Mania is dead. Or is it? appeared first on ..read more

By Maria Popo - By forging a closer alignment with CableLabs, we can leverage our collective expertise in technology and technical education. The post Plugging In and Powering Forward appeared first on ..read more

By Steve Harris - The implementation of best practices has proven instrumental for operators, leading to improvements in OpEx through the reduction of truck rolls, call center customer calls, and streamlined service responses to construction failures. To initiate a program tailored to your workforce and aligned with specific job role descriptions, please reach out to us at cap@scte.org. The post Reliable and Efficient Fiber Optic Networks appeared first on ..read more

By Greg Worthman - As large and small broadband providers expand into rural and other new service areas, prefab walk-in cabinets are providing a valuable tool in the deployment of fiber optic and other broadband equipment more than ever before. The post Prefab Cabinets Push the Boundaries of Both Rural and Traditional Networks appeared first on ..read more

By Ron Hranac - Cable modem (CM) upstream transmit headroom is far more complicated than it seems, especially as the upstream radio frequency (RF) spectrum is expanded and more signals are added to that spectrum. The post Understanding and Managing Cable Modem Upstream Transmit Headroom appeared first on ..read more