FROM THE INDUSTRY
convergence not only drives operational efficiency for network operators but also ensures a high-quality broadband experience for subscribers, thereby bolstering customer satisfaction and long- term business success. Investing in evolutionary and future-ready solutions is key to staying ahead in the broadband race. By evolving networks without wholesale replacements of legacy components, operators gain financial advantages and greater flexibility to adapt to the future of broadband. New, modern technologies enable operators to maximise network performance, enhance user experiences, and drive down operational costs, thereby improving total cost of ownership and ensuring long-term viability in the market. As the broadband industry continues to evolve, operators must prioritise reliability, optionality, and speed to succeed in a fiercely competitive landscape. By embracing these pillars and leveraging versatile virtualised solutions with modern access architectures, operators can secure their future, drive profitability, and deliver an exceptional quality of experience to subscribers.
The ability to deliver multigigabit speeds regardless of access technology and infrastructure not only maximises the value of network investments but also positions operators to compete with telcos for market share; either with boosted DOCSIS speeds, or by adding fibre services delivered over the last mile from the DOCSIS distributed access network. By the same degree, Fibre distribution networks can utilise DOCSIS technology when addressing subscribers in a multi- dwelling unit (MDU) which already offers coax cabling without a costly upgrade to in-building infrastructure. Leveraging existing network infrastructure and deploying software in the core accelerates time-to-market for these new or enhanced services. A virtualised core also ensures that operators stay ahead of evolving subscriber needs and market demands with the ability to quickly scale and dynamically adapt to demand while lowering total cost of ownership. The convergence of fibre and DOCSIS networks represents a significant milestone in broadband evolution. A single broadband platform delivering both fibre and DOCSIS services offers a flexible solution to address varying market needs with greater effectiveness, with increased scalability, and cost efficiencies. This
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Volume 46 No.2 MAY 2024
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