Comcast Completes World-First Live 10G Connection Delivering Multi-Gig Symmetrical Speeds
December 12 2022 - 02:00PM
Business Wire
Live 10G Connection is Powered by DOCSIS 4.0
Technology that Will Revolutionize and Accelerate Deployment of
Multigigabit Symmetrical Speeds
Comcast today announced the world’s first live, multigigabit
symmetrical Internet connection powered by 10G and Full Duplex
DOCSIS 4.0. 10G technology will revolutionize the availability of
ultra-fast speeds, by delivering multigigabit symmetrical services
over the connections already installed in hundreds of millions of
homes worldwide, without digging up yards or installing new
connections.
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For the world-first live trial, Comcast connected a business
location in the Philadelphia region to its live network including a
DOCSIS 4.0-enabled 10G node and multiple cable modems to deliver
high speed data service to the site. Comcast engineers tested
symmetrical speeds over the connection and will continue trialing
10G technologies over the next several months in preparation for
offering 10G-enabled services to customers in the second half of
2023.
“This live trial combines years of technology innovation and
versatility to create a clear path to next-generation speed,
reliability and performance for all the homes in our footprint, not
just a select few,” said Charlie Herrin, President, Technology,
Product, Experience at Comcast Cable. “What excites us most about
10G technology is the ability to continue our longstanding
commitment to delivering our best technologies to everyone we
serve.”
This live trial is the result of significant advances in 10G
technology Comcast has made over the past 24 months, including
several world firsts. The most recent occurred in September, when
the organization completed a successful 10G amplifier test. At the
same time, the company announced the start of a nationwide rollout
of multi-gig Internet speeds – which will reach more than 50
million homes and businesses before the end of 2025 – making it the
largest- and fastest-ever multi-gig deployment in the United
States.
“We started this year with the announcement of our world-first
test of 10G modem technology capable of delivering multi-gig speeds
to homes and, as of today, 10G is a reality with the potential to
transform and evolve the Internet as we know it,” said Elad Nafshi,
EVP and Chief Network Officer at Comcast Cable. “It’s been an
incredible year of progress, and we look forward to continuing to
refine and harden our 10G technology as we work to make this
service—and all its incredible benefits—available to all customers
in the years ahead.”
With this deployment, Comcast is demonstrating the promise of
10G to deliver enhanced speeds and performance to hundreds of
millions of people over the connections already installed in their
homes, without the need to dig up yards and neighborhoods, or pick
and choose who gets faster speeds and who doesn’t. The 10G
evolution will drive significant improvements in latency
performance, delivering even better experiences with
latency-sensitive applications like gaming, videoconferencing, and
telehealth, while also unlocking the potential for a new generation
of ultra-low-latency connected experiences.
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and
technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We
are principally focused on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming
with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and
Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our
Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and
stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal
Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios,
the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks,
Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky
Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and
Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit
www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
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