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CommScope Definitions: What is Power Over Ethernet?
CommScope Definitions: What is Power Over Ethernet?

This article, part of CommScope's "Definitions" series, shows how Power over Ethernet drives connected devices in modern networks.

CommScope Staff

March 26, 2025

3 minute read
CommScope Definitions: What is an Optical Line Terminal?
CommScope Definitions: What is an Optical Line Terminal?

This article, part of CommScope's "Definitions" series, explains the role of optical line terminals in passive optical networks.

CommScope Staff

March 26, 2025

2 minute read
CommScope Definitions: What is a Passive Optical Network (PON)?
CommScope Definitions: What is a Passive Optical Network (PON)?

This article, part of CommScope's "Definitions" series, explains passive optical networks (PON) and how they power modern networks.

CommScope Staff

February 27, 2025

2 minute read
CommScope Definitions: What is FTTx Network Architecture?
CommScope Definitions: What is FTTx Network Architecture?

This article, part of CommScope's "Definitions" series, explains what fiber to the X (FTTx) network architecture is, and how it makes networks more flexible and efficient.

CommScope Staff

February 27, 2025

2 minute read
CommScope Definitions: What is Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM)?
CommScope Definitions: What is Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM)?

In today’s CommScope Definition series, Wes Oxlee introduces us to wave division multiplexing, or WDM. He also talks about the different types and how they can be utilized to lower network rollout costs.

CommScope Staff

February 21, 2025

2 minute read
CommScope Definitions: What are Professional Services?
CommScope Definitions: What are Professional Services?

From the design and management of future networks to the implementation, verification, and automation of these complex projects, CommScope’s Professional services team ensure that the biggest, most ambitious network shifts go off without a hitch. Read more about professional services and how they can help you.

Jay Bestermann Jay Bestermann

April 10, 2020

2 minute read
CommScope Definition: What is HDBaseT?
CommScope Definition: What is HDBaseT?

HDBaseT is shaping the future of digital connectivity. Ashok Srinivasan writes about the history of the global standard in this definitions blog.

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November 30, 2018

3 minute read
CommScope Definitions: What is SVoD?
CommScope Definitions: What is SVoD?

Some say we are experiencing the second golden age of television. With new technology, we all want to watch what we want, at any time of the day, and on any device. The content we choose is now available on demand. One way we get our contact is using a technology called Subscription Video on Demand (SVoD). In this blog, Colleen McVeigh explains the definition of SVoD.

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November 23, 2018

2 minute read
CommScope Definitions: What is OTT?
CommScope Definitions: What is OTT?

Streaming video has become a popular form of entertainment. No longer are you relying on basic cable for your television needs. Now, you can stream from various subscription services wireless. That type of service is called Over the Top (OTT). In this blog, Mark Alrutz explains the proper definition of OTT services.

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November 02, 2018

2 minute read