DOCSIS Evolution and How 3.1 Will Change Everything

DOCSIS Evolution and How 3.1 Will Change Everything is a brief primer on DOCSIS that explains in plain language what DOCSIS is, where it came from and its importance to cable operators providing broadband service. This short eBook addresses changes the DOCSIS standard has undergone since its beginnings in 1996 and explains the evolution of broadband technology and how that technology and the DOCSIS standard are related. Intended as a simple reference for service providers and broadband technology buffs, this book also provides insight on other questions providers are asking, such as how DOCSIS 3.1 will deliver faster speeds, and equipment planning considerations.