Technology Vision

As broadband demand grows and service expectations rise, network operators face the dual challenge of maintaining rock-solid reliability while innovating at the speed of digital life. Meeting both demands requires more than incremental change. It calls for a transformative operational paradigm: AI-native networks. Rather than adding AI tools on top of existing processes, AI-native networks are designed from […]

Have you ever turned the car around just to make sure you turned off your oven or unplugged your iron? That same anxious instinct contrasts with the whimsical possibility of lights switching on and off as we enter or leave a room. Imagine if, instead of being one more burden to manage, a building — […]

SCTE TechExpo25 kicks off in less than a week in Washington, D.C. This year, CableLabs is going all-in to provide high-impact engagement opportunities for our member and vendor communities — from members-only sessions and guided show floor tours to live, expert-led demos showcasing the technologies that are reshaping connectivity. If you’re already registered, this blog […]

The broadband industry is preparing to bid farewell to one of its most influential leaders. Michael Powell’s retirement from NCTA – The Internet and Television Association caps a distinguished tenure marked by revolutionary policy innovation and unwavering commitment to increasing access and advancing connectivity for all Americans — a transformative chapter that paves the way […]

“Have you ever had to…” This phrase sometimes precedes a story about a challenging or difficult experience. For internet users around the world, maybe this rings a bell: Have you ever had to turn off the Wi-Fi on your phone to prevent calls from dropping when leaving home? It’s likely that many people reading here […]

There are a lot of reasons to attend an industry conference. To name just a few, events like SCTE TechExpo or the recent CableLabs Winter Conference provide opportunities to: Learn about the latest technology research. Discover emerging products. Network with colleagues.  Identify technology trends. The last of these was very much evident at this year’s […]

The broadband industry is only as strong as the people who power it.  At CableLabs, we believe that innovation isn’t driven by technology alone — it’s driven by the people behind it. That’s why we’re focused on strengthening the industry through three key areas: collaboration, connection and preparation. By creating environments where people can exchange […]

Field operations teams are essential for ensuring the seamless performance of modern networks, including hybrid fiber coax (HFC), fiber and mobile infrastructures. However, as networks grow in complexity, traditional troubleshooting methods — manual workflows, static documentation and reliance on expert technicians — struggle to keep pace. Enter Agentic AI, a transformative approach that embeds intelligent, […]

Modern networks deliver impressive speeds — often reaching gigabits per second — yet they still suffer from unpredictable delays that can disrupt interactive applications. Whether it’s video conferencing, cloud gaming or remote collaboration, these inconsistencies can lead to frustrating user experiences. As network operators strive to enhance reliability and responsiveness, a more effective solution is […]

The CableLabs Strategy team, collaborating with our Technology team counterparts, develops Key Business Questions (KBQs) specifically focused on strategy and impact on the bottom line. These strategy KBQs provide a solid strategic underpinning to the innovations in the Technology Vision, and they can distill our members’ opportunities and challenges as they make critical technology decisions […]