As cable networks evolve to meet the demands of next-generation connectivity, a quiet transformation is unfolding within the fibers that carry our data. Distributed fiber optic sensing (DFOS) is emerging as a transformative technology that enables real-time environmental awareness, infrastructure monitoring and intelligent network optimization — all using the existing fiber infrastructure. This sensing revolution […]

Open network APIs are changing the way innovation happens — turning networks into programmable platforms that applications can build on. The fall 2025 meta-release of CAMARA APIs represents a major milestone in open-source network innovation, and CableLabs is proud to be a key contributor. From Quality on Demand to Simple Edge Discovery to the upcoming […]

AI is turning the vision of pervasively intelligent networks into reality. It’s becoming the driving force behind networks that are smarter, more adaptable, more reliable and more secure than ever. No longer limited to generating text, AI is evolving into an active operational agent within cable networks. It’s an evolution that unlocks unprecedented opportunities for […]

When we chartered the FTTP Operators Forum, our goal was to create a space where technology experts, engineers, business leaders and operations professionals could share real-world insights, compare strategies and discuss fiber to the premises (FTTP) challenges. The goal is simple: promote industry collaboration and accelerate progress toward more interoperable, efficient fiber networks. In our […]

Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations are on the rise, making broadband speeds available anywhere on the globe, beginning to disrupt broadband markets and changing the way we think about connectivity. This year, LEO Direct-to-Device (DTD) has matured from a concept to first commercial services. DTD denotes the principle of connecting your everyday smartphone directly […]

The optical communications industry is undergoing a profound transformation. As bandwidth demands surge — driven by AI workloads, cloud-scale data centers and global satellite connectivity — coherent optics has emerged as the foundational technology enabling this next wave of innovation. From long-haul networks to metro, access, data center and even space-based links, coherent optics is […]

Have you ever turned the car around just to make sure you turned off your oven or unplugged your iron? That same anxious instinct contrasts with the whimsical possibility of lights switching on and off as we enter or leave a room. Imagine if, instead of being one more burden to manage, a building — […]

CableLabs’ latest DOCSIS® 4.0 Interop·Labs event marked a major milestone for broadband technology — one that pushes the limits of aggregate downstream capacity and demonstrates the collaborative strength of the DOCSIS ecosystem. The interop followed closely on the heels of a highly successful SCTE TechExpo25 in Washington, D.C., where suppliers showcased early demonstrations of DOCSIS 4.0 technology in action. […]

The broadband industry is evolving. Speed is no longer the only measure of value — users now expect connectivity that is seamless, secure, responsive and adaptive. CableLabs is leading this transformation through its Technology Vision and Eras of Broadband Innovation, which illustrate the network’s evolution from raw speed to intelligent, adaptive services. To realize this […]

Cryptography is a foundational security technology used to protect digital information by providing the underpinnings for confidentiality, authentication and integrity. Today’s cryptographic algorithms may soon be undermined by emerging attacks, including the realization of a cryptographically relevant quantum computer (CRQC). Such attacks pose a very real and increasingly urgent threat across virtually all industries and […]