Comcast completes first over-the-air 10G connection in commercial trial

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Comcast has announced the world's first symmetric multi-gigabit over-the-air Internet connection powered by 10G and full-duplex DOCSIS 4.0 - the technology behind cable modems.

The connection of a company in the Philadelphia area marks the start of a planned rollout of 10G networks in 2023. The goal is to eventually provide 10 gigabits per second Internet service for downloading and streaming. sending data. This is the kind of technology we will need to help the Metaverse deliver on its promise.

Comcast said 10G technology will revolutionize the availability of ultra-fast speeds by delivering symmetric multi-gigabit services over connections already installed in hundreds of millions of homes worldwide, without digging yards or installing new connections.

For the world's first over-the-air trial, Comcast connected a commercial site in the Philadelphia area to its over-the-air network, including a DOCSIS 4.0-compliant 10G node and multiple cable modems to provide high-speed data service to the website.

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Comcast engineers have been testing symmetrical speeds on the connection and will continue to test 10G technologies over the coming months with a view to bringing 10G-enabled services to customers in the second half of 2023.

"This live trial combines years of technological innovation and versatility to create a clear path to next-gen speed, reliability, and performance for all homes in our footprint, not just a few" , said Charlie Herrin, president of technology. , product and experience at Comcast Cable, in a statement. "What excites us most about 10G technology is the ability to continue our long-standing commitment to bringing our best technologies to everyone we serve."

This live trial is the result of Comcast's advancements in 10G technology over the past 24 months, including several world firsts. The most recent happened in September, when the organization successfully completed a 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 by the end of 2025, making it the multi-deployment gig network in the United States.

"We started this year with the announcement of our first global test of 10G modem technology capable of delivering multi-giga 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, director of network at Comcast Cable, in a statement. "It's been a year of incredible progress, and we look forward to continuing to refine and strengthen our 10G technology. as we strive to make this service - and all of its incredible benefits - available to all customers for years to come."

The 10G evolution will drive significant improvements in latency performance, delivering even better experiences with latency-sensitive applications such as gaming, video conferencing, and telehealth, while unlocking the potential of a new generation of ultra-low latency connected experiences.

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