How Fiber, DOCSIS and Wireless Networks are Converging
When you hear about the latest wireless technology, wires are probably the last thing to come to mind. However, mobile networks have always relied on a wired backhaul to connect cell sites to a mobile switching center – starting with copper-based T1s and E1s in 2G and...
The Role of HFC in the Future of 5G
At first glance, fiber and mobile appear to be competitors. However, their convergence is powerful (and necessary). Fiber technology’s ability to accommodate higher bandwidth and greater speeds is transformative for technologies like 5G and small cell deployments for...
How to Get Ahead of Customer-Impacting Issues Without High Costs
The last thing you want is your customers’ notifying you of an outage that has occurred on your network. Network outages are a pain for everyone involved. Especially when customer-impacting issues come at a high cost for your business. Outages create a whole host of...
How Your Operations Team Can Save on Technicians, Tools & Time
Cost and quality are two factors of the field service industry that leave little room for compromise. So, it is critical to find a balance to make sure both are working for your business without costs being too high and quality being too low for customers. The secret...
What Test Can I Do to Know My Coax Cable Outlet is Working?
Testing your coax cable wiring or coax outlet can be a time-consuming, labor-intensive task that occasionally leads to frustration. Accurately testing for a valid signal on your coax cable or at your coax outlet requires detecting a specific frequency range of signals...
Simplified Coax Diagnostic Testing: How to Empower All of Your Technicians
Imagine your entire workforce doing an ideal job every single time. Things like: Putting a stop to repeat failures Fixing issues right the first time Making informed decisions Having real-time insights that they need to do their job effectively right out of the box....
How Do I Test My Coax Cable Signal?
Coaxial cables are very common in many apartment buildings, homes and offices, using them to obtain a fast and reliable internet connection. However, ensuring that connectivity can be a process in older buildings that have had many previous tenants or have undergone...
How do I know if my Coaxial cable is bad?
Have you ever struggled to determine which of your coax outlets is in good working order so you can plug in your cable modem? When you use your coax TV wiring for Internet, it’s important to have a solid connection. A tangled mess of coax wires and dead coax outlets...