MSOs
Why do MSOs and Independent Cable Operators Need FTTx?
For MSOs (multiple system operators or multi-system operators) and independent operators alike, the future is clear: the copper in their legacy fiber-coaxial (HFC) architecture is in a state of decay and will soon reach the end of its useful life.
DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification), an international standard intended to increase high-speed data transfer over HFC and provide more bandwidth to subscribers, is a costly, short-term solution. Even “channel bonding” may not result in enough network capacity to address the growing demand for bandwidth. Migrating to the future-proof capabilities of fiber is the obvious solution.
Large MSOs (which typically have national reach and operate multiple cable television systems), are starting to embrace the move to an all-optical network due to the increasing competitive pressures from fiber based services providers in their services areas.
Smaller MSOs and independent operators that serve smaller regional markets are also eager to enhance their service offerings to gain a competitive edge against larger services providers that yet to implement next gen networks. While they don’t always have the capital to “rip and replace” their existing infrastructure, they are generally very receptive to implement FTTx networks.
In many instances, the innovative players are demonstrating how a cable operator of any scale can begin an economical and cost-efficient transition to FTTx. They are introducing fiber in business installations (FTTB) through overlay on current networks, deploying fiber in greenfield projects, and bringing fiber to the curb (FTTC).
Why do MSOs and Independent Cable Operators Turn to Enablence?
Enablence’s carrier-grade architecture allows cable operators of any size to migrate their traditional HFC networks to an all-optical next-generation network without compromising existing investments in their existing fiber to the curb and legacy coax infrastructure.
We offer Radio Frequency over Glass (RFoG). In fact, we played a leading role in developing the standard. RFoG boosts speed and network capacity, improves noise performance and increases the usable RF spectrum.
RFoG allows service providers to lever their traditional HFC equipment and back-office applications with their new FTTx deployments. Cable operators can continue to rely on the existing provisioning and billing systems, CMTS platforms, head-end equipment, set-top boxes, conditional access technology and cable modems while gaining the benefits inherent with RFoG and FTTx.
Learn more about how Enablence can prepare your HFC network for a cost-effective transition to FTTx.
