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Cable's Strategic Response: Wireless DOCSIS and 5G Integration to Counter Fixed Wireless Competition

Publisher IDC
Published Sep 30, 2025
Length 8 Pages
SKU # IDC20446952

Description

This IDC Market Perspective examines emerging technologies enabling cable operators to extend their DOCSIS networks wirelessly and converge them with 5G. It highlights solutions from Air Wireless and Air5, which address challenges like broadband subscriber losses and competition from fixed wireless and 5G services. These technologies offer faster, cost-effective deployment options and pave the way for integrated fixed and wireless networks, helping cable operators remain competitive while leveraging existing infrastructure for seamless service delivery and market expansion."Cable service providers are at a crossroads where they are facing fixed broadband subscriber losses to fixed wireless access (FWA) and hence looking into new technologies to extend their DOCSIS network wirelessly and provide converged DOCSIS and 5G networks. Can they outpace 5G and fixed wireless threats by merging DOCSIS with wireless technologies?" — Ajeet Das, research director, Telecom Network Infrastructure at IDC

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8 Pages

Executive Snapshot

New Market Developments and Dynamics

Cable Subscriber Loss Amid Fixed Wireless Growth

Fiber Expansion and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Expiration

Wirelessly Extending DOCSIS Networks — Air Wireless Technology

Converging DOCSIS and 5G — Air5 Technology

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