Author: yalmadani

IRIS²: Europe Launches a Satellite Communication Program

by yalmadani, posted in Vendor Transformation
Y. Almadani

Summary Bullets:

• IRIS² aims to enter service by early 2031, providing internet access and secure communications for different applications, similar to SpaceX’s Starshield and Starlink.

• The EUR10.6 billion project funded by the EU, ESA, and consortium companies, aims to increase Europe’s strategic autonomy and unlock a new area for economic growth.

The European Commission has signed a concession contract for IRIS², the European satellite constellation announced two years ago, which will oversee the development, deployment, and operation of a network of secure, multi-orbital satellites. Continue reading “IRIS²: Europe Launches a Satellite Communication Program” →

DOCSIS 5.0: Cable’s (Prolonged) Strive to Survive

by yalmadani, posted in Net Transformation, Ultra Broadband
Yousef Almadani, Senior Analyst

Summary Bullets:

• Comcast, Charter, and Broadcom are collaborating to develop a unified DOCSIS 5.0 standard.

• Despite fiber’s advantages, existing cable infrastructure can be upgraded to meet future demands, delaying full-scale fiber adoption – at least in the US.

Just when some analysts felt comfortable proclaiming DOCSIS 4.0 as cable’s final chapter, the mirage of DOCSIS 5.0 now seems to be taking shape. The development comes after a phase marked by ambiguous comments on what lies beyond DOCSIS 4.0. These references often hinted at DOCSIS 5.0 (a.k.a., 25G DOCSIS, or 3 GHz DOCSIS) whenever the future of cable was in question, particularly in comparison to PON.

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