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Omdias Jaimie Lenderman joins Light Readings Mike Dano and Jeff Baumgartner to discuss the big themes at the Cable Next-Gen event, including network optionality and the rising role of PON and wireless.

Vecima announced it will supply a tier 1 US operator with remote PHY nodes for an HFC network upgrade. Vecima didnt name the operator, but all clues lead to Charter Communications.

The next advancement in 5G capabilities, which Huawei calls 5.5G, promises huge benefits for both citizens and mobile network operators (MNOs). This is the firm view of John Gao, President of Huaweis 5.5G Domain.

This week in broadband builds: Surf Internet starts construction in Indiana; Ziply expands in Washington; Kinetic network live in North Carolina; Glo Fibers plans for Pennsylvania - and more.

Allowing the Vodafone and Three merger to happen will show authorities have abandoned the four networks good, three networks bad credo.

The editors discuss Amazons plan to spend $10 billion on a satellite constellation, an update on Light Readings Cable Next-Gen event, why Casa Systems CEO is stepping down today and more.

Since the iPhone 14, Apple only sells smartphones with eSIM support in the US. At least one analyst now thinks Apple will extend this to Europe and developed Asian markets by 2024.

The telco championing of open RAN has not been matched by support for new entrants.

Startup Element8 this week scored $200 million in funding. Its first move: the purchase of Oklahoma City-based WISP AtLink Services for an undisclosed sum.

The Cable Center President and CEO Diane Christman discusses the Syndeo Institute, a new operational brand that also serves as a hub for the Centers Intrapreneurship Academy and related programs and events.