Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. (CableLabs)

CableLabs is the global broadband industry’s leading R&D lab for next-generation technology. From co-creating innovative technologies to aligning a dynamic ecosystem, CableLabs’ work is the catalyst that advances connectivity around the world. Our 60-plus members, who include leading cable operators, span more than 35 countries and serve over 150 million households. We are active in many standardization organizations such as ITU, IEEE, ETSI, IETF, WFA etc. Our members are already deploying FTTH solutions especially here in Europe (Vodafone, Liberty Global, SFR…) and we ensure that we can accompany them in this transition. We are active in PON technologies, defining some common specifications for operators improving interoperability between vendors. We conduct regular interoperability events for the benefit of the industry. We are actively working with our members and vendors on the next generation Coherent PON technology. Last but not least our optical research lab is at the forefront of new innovations for the industry.