90% of Operators Are Racing to PON: Survey Reveals Why

Broadband operators face pressure to deliver higher speeds while managing costs and staying competitive. Hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) networks remain a backbone, but rising bandwidth demands push operators to weigh DOCSIS upgrades against transitioning to passive optical network (PON)-based fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) infrastructure.

This report shares findings from a global survey of operators, revealing upgrade timelines, deployment barriers, and technology preferences.

• Most HFC operators plan DOCSIS upgrades within 24 months
• Many target PON deployment despite cost concerns
• XGS-PON leads, with rising interest in 25G and 50G PON

Access the full report for insights.