Telecommunication Networks: Bridging the Digital World
CommScope leads the way in integrating Central Office (CO) and data center innovations. Drawing from our extensive legacy in fiber optics, Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC), and copper networks, which span telecoms, cable TV providers, and wireless networks, we provide transformative solutions that enhance operational efficiency.
In today’s dynamic telecommunications landscape, service providers grapple with complex challenges driven by insatiable demand for bandwidth and rapid technological advancements. The escalating demand for high-speed connectivity and efficient data transmission takes center stage. Our cutting-edge solutions cater to a range of network hubs, including central offices, headends, FTTx cabinets and Points of Presence (POP), mobile switching centers and service provider data centers. Within this expansive ecosystem, critical components and emerging trends shape the industry’s trajectory
1 - Point of Presence (POP) Sites: These are strategic locations that provide presence to handoff services to nearby customers, and can be used typically for business customers; in FTTH context; and even inside data centers.
2 - Data Centers: Powerhouses of computing and storage, data centers host applications, websites, and cloud services.
3 - Central Offices / Exchanges: Also known as telephone exchanges, they manage local connections and provide essential services.
4 - Core Network: Composed of several sites to connect regional central offices together, aggregating traffic via the metro network to the core of the network, and interconnecting traffic from fixed and mobile networks between different servicer providers and data centers.
5 - Mobile Switching Sites: Vital for mobile networks, these sites handle call routing and data transmission.
6 - Cable Headends: Where cable TV and broadband communications are received, processed, and distributed to subscribers.
Challenges – Opportunities – Trends
CO meets DC
Driven by virtualization, cloudification and artificial intelligence, Central Offices and Headends evolve towards Data Centers. That means the introduction of novel architectures such as leaf-spine topologies, using parallel optics and multi-fiber connectors, calling for a structured cabling approach.
Upgrading the Core and Metro Networks
In our data-driven era, with annual bandwidth growth reaching up to 30%, upgrading aggregation and core networks is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. New router platforms take advantage of coherent optics now offering speeds of 400G, 800G and more, helping operators to stay ahead of the ever-increasing traffic on their networks.
Buildout of New FTTH and PON Networks
Enhanced connectivity and faster speeds delivered by FTTH and PON networks play a crucial role in meeting consumer expectations. As these networks rapidly expand, central office hubs or cabinet locations become essential for housing Optical Line Terminals (OLTs) that illuminate the network.
Upgrading Existing FTTH Networks
To stay competitive and anticipate growing demand in their access networks, service providers globally look to upgrade existing FTTH networks from GPON to XGS-PON and beyond. Preparing for future standards like the 25G MSA or 50GPON is crucial. Integrating gigabit connectivity into existing networks improves performance and reliability. Wavelength coexistence offers a solid upgrade path.
Transforming Cable Headends
To meet the escalating demands for faster speeds and enhanced performance of the Hybrid-Fiber Coax (HFC) network, cable head-ends are being virtualized as distributed access architecture and new DOCSIS technologies are adopted, relying on gigabit hub to node connectivity.
Convergence
Fueled by a trend to build an all-IP single fiber optical backbone, and driven by industry consolidation through mergers and acquisitions, the central office has become a single technical hub, combining different network functions for fixed, mobile, and business networks under one roof. Significant fiber connectivity challenges burden modern converged facilities.
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Why CommScope?
CommScope builds comprehensive solution ecosystems by merging expertise from Central Office and data center domains. This convergence makes us an ideal partner in this transformative phase.
Drawing from decades of experience across fiber, copper, and HFC networks in telecom, cable, wireless, and data center industries, we offer innovative solutions that redefine operations.
Our end-to-end solutions portfolio – from cable entry to active equipment – allows you to reshape connectivity, unlocking parallel possibilities while creating your central office design for the future.
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Specification Guide: Coexistence (CEx) Singlemode Devices
CEx passive optical modules enable operators to offer higher bandwidth without laying new fiber
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FACT cable attachment plate for high fiber count cable (base kit and extension kit)
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Ordering Guide: FACT Optical Distribution Frame (ODF) Solution
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Ordering Guide: Propel
The Propel ordering guide contains ordering information for the Propel solution which consists of panels, modules, adapter packs, and cable assemblies.
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Centralized Connectivity Solutions For Broadband Deployments
Our LSX/EPX families of solutions for rural and low-density deployments
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Selection Guide: FPX Series Fiber Panels
CommScope's FPX series provides industry-leading fiber cable protection and management in a modular footprint.
