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CommScope’s RUCKUS network to power British Esports education

British Esports, the national body for esports in the UK, has selected CommScope’s RUCKUS Networks as its Preferred Networking Provider. RUCKUS Networks will deploy its latest connectivity technology at British Esports’ world-class National Esports Performance Campus in Sunderland, the multi-site esports and education complex and home to the national federation. The 45,000 sq ft campus […]

January 19, 2024

O’Loughlin joining Vantiva Connected Home as SVP Americas Customer Unit

Vantiva, a technology player enabling Network Service Providers (NSPs) to connect consumers worldwide, has announced that Tim O’Loughlin is joining Vantiva Connected Home to lead the Americas Customer Unit. Following the acquisition of CommScope’s Home Networks Division, Vantiva is splitting its Customer Unit into two regions (Americas & Eurasia). This decision will enable better regional […]

January 10, 2024

WiFi alliance selects RUCKUS WiFi 7 platform

CommScope, a specialist in network connectivity, has announced that the Wi-Fi Alliance has selected a member of the RUCKUS Wi-Fi 7 AP family for its Wi-Fi Certified 7 interoperability certification test bed. The device is a commercial access point in the test bed delivering interoperability for the platform across Wi-Fi Certified 7 devices and bringing […]

January 9, 2024

CommScope enters UK retail Wi-Fi router market

CommScope, a specialist in home networks solutions, has announced its entry into the UK retail Wi-Fi router market with the launch of its ARRIS SURFboard mAX and ARRIS SURFboard mAX Dash whole home mesh systems. Leveraging the success of the US-based ARRIS SURFboard retail home networking product suite, CommScope Home Networks is introducing the following […]

December 22, 2023

CommScope, Comcast achieve symmetrical 4 Gbps speeds

CommScope has reached a new milestone with Comcast in the development of its DOCSIS 4.0 Full-Duplex DOCSIS (FDX) amplifiers. Comcast generated speeds exceeding symmetrical 4Gbps in lab testing, using CommScope MiniBridger FDX amplifiers in a six-amplifier cascade to emulate a typical plant design. The achievement highlights a multi-year FDX amplifier development effort between the two […]

October 17, 2023

CommScope launches DOCSIS 4.0 ESD RF amplifier and optical node platforms

CommScope has announced the launch of its next-generation Extended Spectrum DOCSIS (ESD) STARLINE amplifier and NC4000 optical node platforms supporting DOCSIS 4.0 operation, that can support up to 1.8 GHz in the downstream and up to 684 MHz in the upstream. Leveraging CommScope’s expertise in HFC network design and extensive deployed base of STARLINE amplifiers […]

October 13, 2023

RUCKUS Networks announces new R770 Access Point

 CommScope, a specialist in network connectivity solutions, has unveiled its enterprise-class Wi-Fi 7 access point (AP)—the R770 from RUCKUS Networks. The platform will utilise the advanced capabilities of Wi-Fi 7 coupled with RUCKUS patented innovations to deliver the best possible performance in the most challenging environments of the industries we serve. This AI-driven solution, the newest member of […]

October 10, 2023

CommScope helps to support increased Three network data usage

Three UK and Three Ireland both utilised CommScope’s newly-developed 6-beam antennas to support an increase in mobile data demand at some of the largest events in the UK and Ireland over the summer months. With the traffic growth being delivered by increased usage on both 4G and 5G networks, both Three UK and Three Ireland […]

October 4, 2023

Vantiva to acquire CommScope Home Networks

Connected technology specialist Vantiva, formerly known as Technicolor, has entered into a call option agreement with comms technologist CommScope to acquire CommScope’s Home Networks division, a provider of devices that supply residential connectivity and video set-top box solutions. The planned acquisition of CommScope Home Networks represents a transformational transaction for Vantiva, as it would significantly […]

October 3, 2023By Colin Mann

CommScope, WIG enhance 5G in Birmingham

CommScope and Wireless Infrastructure Group (WIG) have completed one of the UK’s first large-scale neutral-host centralised radio access network (C-RAN) deployments, supporting small-cell and 5G networks, transforming mobile connectivity for residents, businesses and visitors in Birmingham, UK. CommScope collaborated with WIG, utilising key positioned streetscape assets to create a scalable and sustainable multi-operator, multi-technology mobile […]

August 23, 2023