Chuck Treadway, CEO of CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM), attended a White House event this morning to represent leaders in fiber-optic cable manufacturing. At the event, President Biden and Vice-President Harris announced the state allocations available as a part of their “Internet for All” program. The funding, a component of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, totals $42.5 billion in eligible grants through states, Washington, D.C., U.S. territories and Puerto Rico, and can be used to deploy or upgrade broadband networks.
“We are honored to be included in the White House announcement today. Access to broadband is a necessity for new economic opportunities, whether that be through jobs, education, telehealth or simply staying connected,” noted Chuck Treadway, president and CEO, CommScope. “Our goal to bring ‘Broadband for Everyone’ is one of many reasons we innovate and make technology advancements like our new HeliARC fiber-optic cable. Manufactured here in the U.S., this cable is ideal for rural deployment, making affordable reliable high-speed internet access for all an attainable goal. We are pleased to see the Administration make significant investments to bring everyone online and are proud to manufacture the fiber-optic cable and solutions to help our partners bring connections to the underserved communities. We are also excited to work with all the states and their partners to bring broadband and digital equity to America.”
HeliARC
fiber-optic cable is smaller and lighter-weight allowing for faster installation and lower cost of deployment. Its reduced size and weight permits more product to move in one shipment, thereby lowering shipping costs and making it a more sustainable and environmentally friendly product.
CommScope has the capacity, in its U.S. facilities, to manufacture drop cable at rate of approximately 2 billion feet per year. We will continue to evaluate other opportunities to meet the needs of the BEAD program.
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, designed to accelerate and simplify field installation for the fiber networks of the future.
The Prodigy system utilizes universal, small-form hardened connectors for interoperability across different fiber terminals and cable assemblies. The compact footprint enables smaller, higher-density terminal footprints, while the self-aligning connectors minimize the chance of connection errors. To facilitate cable changeouts and upgrades, the system allows converter attachments to be deployed without replacing or splicing the drop cable.
“Prodigy revolutionizes network architecture by making FTTH installations truly plug-and-play,” said Rob Wessels, vice president, Network Cable, CommScope. “We worked closely with our global operator customers to create and refine Prodigy—applying our broad vision for faster and simpler FTTH networks to building the best connector solutions. These hardened connections will enable operators to simplify installation and minimize their cable footprint today, while facilitating the necessary upgrades and maintenance to their networks for years to come.”
Prodigy addresses the key demands of modern FTTH installations: speed, density, reliability, flexibility, scalability, and ease of installation. Highlights of the Prodigy system include:
- Universal, small-form hardened connector for high-density environments
- Self-guided automatic alignment with self-locking mechanisms for eliminating connection errors and accidental release
- Break-free design enabling reuse of the Prodigy connector in the event of field connection issues
- Cable assemblies available with 5mm round and figure-8 cables in lengths up to 600 meters
To find out more about the Prodigy, please visit https://www.commscope.com/ftth-hardened-connectivity-solution/
The NOVUX ecosystem leverages a flexible, modular, and backwards-compatible architecture that allows operators to adapt and scale to a wide variety of field applications. NOVUX simplifies fiber deployment by allowing operators to use 75% fewer components than existing solutions while delivering fifty times the number of configurations available today. The system is designed with sustainable practices for packaging, labeling, and installation equipment, and it features class-leading innovations like CommScope’s Octopus sealing gel, which offers protection in harsh environments while allowing easy access for upgrades and regular maintenance.
“The demand for fiber broadband is exploding around the world,” said Jeff Heynen, vice president of Broadband Access and Home Networking, Dell’Oro Group. “Service providers are under tremendous pressure to respond to this demand in the midst of growing skilled labor shortages. To solve this problem, service providers require flexible and modular fiber terminals and enclosures that simplify the fiber distribution and installation process and also prepare their networks for both today’s and tomorrow’s optical technologies.”
“Our NOVUX portfolio is all about giving our operator customers the highest degree of agility and flexibility in their growing fiber deployments,” said James DeCoe, vice president, Network Connectivity, CommScope. “The new NOVUX range allows operators to maximize their network and respond quickly to changing market conditions and high-volume demand. These solutions deliver unprecedented ease of installation today, with the flexibility to ensure that the network meets tomorrow’s needs. Furthermore, CommScope offers our customers the security of a dedicated, agile global supply chain built on common platform designs and processes.”
NOVUX Portfolio
NOVUX closures and terminals follow in the footsteps of CommScope’s Fiber Optic Splice Closure, FIST Modular Splice Closure, and Multi-Service Terminals (MST)—which have earned the trust of leading operators around the globe. The NOVUX portfolio was designed with direct input from multiple network operators around the globe. It represents a step forward in fiber deployment solutions and is made possible by CommScope’s ongoing process of feedback and innovation for the world’s leading networks.
- The NOVUX Hardened Terminals offer the widest variety of technologies available from a single platform: single and multi-fiber, splitters, optical tap, fiber indexing, and on-demand hybrid configurations in a minimized footprint for optimal port count and terminal size.
- The NOVUX Compact Closures are the ideal solution for FTTH distribution and drop applications, helping providers prepare for the future. Using state-of-the-art technology, the closure is protected from harsh conditions by CommScope’s Octopus gel seal, which simplifies re-entry for field installers and gives operators peace of mind.
- The NOVUX SRC Closures are the ideal fiber closure for repair, network extensions, and house demarcation—giving providers the agility and flexibility to use it in last-mile fiber network applications, both above and below ground.
- The NOVUX SEC Closures provide an ideal solution for applications where underground work is difficult or impossible. When used with the new CommScope retractable fiber cable, this solution brings together advanced patented technologies and proven high-performance standards, while enabling rapid deployment for horizontal mounting on a building’s outer façade.
As the portfolio expands, CommScope will roll out additional NOVUX fiber solutions to meet the needs of global service providers.
Availability
The NOVUX SRC 100 Closure and Hardened Terminals are now available globally, and the SEC 100 Closures and CSC 100 Compact Closures will be rolled out across multiple regions in the coming months.
CommScope will demo the current NOVUX portfolio this week at ANGA COM, 8-10th June 2021. Visit the company’s ANGA webpage here.
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