How ISP Integrators Can Create Lasting Smart Home Value
With the number of IP-connected devices in the average home continuing to rise at a rapid pace (especially in the face of COVID-19’s work-from-home and stay-at-home trends) the pressure is on for ISP integrators and residential builders to keep pace …
Fiber Optic Trends to Watch in 2021
Earlier this month we looked at some of the top telco trends to watch out for in 2021. From the long-promised rollout of consumer-ready 5G cellular, to the rise of edge computing, we’re seeing the need for high-bandwidth, high-speed broadband …
Broadband’s next frontier is on the horizon—introducing 10G
This past September, an alliance of three companies unveiled the 10G Smart Home. In Ames, Iowa, U.S. cable operator Mediacom, CableLabs, and NCTA (Internet & Television Association) demonstrated the capabilities of an enhanced broadband network in a house with over …
Wi-Fi 6E is on the Horizon
Back in April, the Federal Communications Commission voted to open up a plot of spectrum in the 6GHz band for unlicensed use. This is the same regulatory go-ahead that allows your router to broadcast over 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Basically, …
How to Maximize Broadband Access Outside your Service Areas and Maintain Quality
If your users live in rural areas where typical internet speeds aren’t fast (especially if they’re working from home) there are some options to fix this problem. One technique of extending broadband access to end users located beyond the serving …
How to Help Your Customers with Slow Internet Speeds During the COVID-19 Pandemic
With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing billions of people around the world into different states of lockdown, the demand being placed on internet networks has skyrocketed. More people are at home than ever before—streaming movies, telecommuting, connecting to corporate VPNs, and …
Edge Computing and the Third Act of the Internet
What will the next phase of the internet look like? Where are the opportunities for providers and installers? What trends and patterns do industry pros need to be aware of? These are just some of the questions that are explored …
Resolution Confusion, Part 3: Dealing with Lossy Compression
Welcome back to our series exploring the nuts and bolts of resolution and how it affects network speed and bandwidth. In Part 1, we covered the road to high definition, and explained why the rise of 8K is putting new …
Resolution Confusion, Part 2: Travelling the Data Highway
Welcome back to our series exploring the nuts and bolts of resolution and how it affects network speed and bandwidth. In Part 1, we covered the road to high definition, and explained why the rise of 8K is putting new …
Resolution Confusion, Part 1: The Road to High Definition
It might be early days for 8K television, but one thing is already clear: The bandwidth demands it’s going to put on the smart homes of tomorrow will be extreme. And tomorrow is closer than most people think — some …