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Phoenix, November 18, 2021/PRNewswire/ - The Cable One brand series (Sparklight, Fidelity Communications, ValuNet Fiber, and Hargray) offer gigabit speeds, demonstrating its ability to bridge the digital divide in the rural markets it serves Long-term commitment to 99% of residential customers, and looking forward to the future and 10G-the next development of high-speed Internet.

The company started to roll out Gig services to residential customers as early as 2016, much earlier than its peers in many industries. 

"Five years ago, Gig speed was almost unheard of in the U.S. non-urban market. We are proud to launch Gig services and create a level playing field for the rural market. In these markets, access to affordable high-speed Internet is like more The urban market is equally important," said Julie Laulis, President and CEO of Cable One. "Fast and reliable Internet connections mean that rural residents can work remotely without having to move to find a job. This means access to medical services through telemedicine services; the ability to receive higher education online; and the cultivation of entrepreneurship and economic growth."

The company has invested more than US$770 million in the past five years and is building a strong network to support the digital future of the more than 1 million customers it serves, and expanding broadband services to previously unserved or underserved areas. 

Laying the foundation for 10 Gigabit (10G) speeds—Internet connections are more reliable, safer, and 10 times faster than today’s networks—Cable One is investing in a new era of innovation that will not only enrich the lives of its customers, but also Contribute to the economic development of the hundreds of cities and towns it serves.

"Gigabit speeds are just the beginning of the story. We are implementing the upgrades needed for the network to bring multi-gigabit symmetrical speeds to our residential customers in the next few years and to ensure that we continue to stay ahead of the consumer spending curve," Laurie Said.

In 2019, Cable One joined the NCTA (Internet and Television Association), CableLabs and other industry partners, and announced plans to expand from the current Gig products to a more powerful 10G (10 Gigabit) technology platform. The DOCSIS 4.0 specification released by CableLabs in the spring of 2021 is a critical step for all ISPs because it is the cornerstone of the industry's 10G platform. DOCSIS 4.0 is designed to achieve a downstream speed of up to 10 Gbps, which is twice the download speed of DOCSIS 3.1, and an upstream speed of up to 6 Gbps-four times the upstream speed of DOCSIS 3.1.

In preparation for the future launch of DOCSIS 4.0, Cable One is upgrading its network return path to support symmetrical multi-gigabit high-speed Internet services; recycling spectrum used for traditional linear video; and upgrading factory capacity to 1.8 GHz-while pushing fiber optics To a deeper community, to maximize the available bandwidth of each family we serve, and to prepare the network for future capacity enhancements.

"We are actively working to ensure that our customers have access to the most advanced network, which is designed to respond to future technological advancements that will completely change the way we do things, and in communications, healthcare, education, entertainment and more," Lawless said. "10G will change the customer experience and create new possibilities for smart cities, connected homes, virtual and augmented reality, and commerce."

About Cable One Cable One, Inc. is a leading broadband communications provider dedicated to connecting customers and communities with the most important things. Through Sparklight® and related Cable One series brands, the company serves more than 1.1 million residential and commercial customers in 24 states. Through its fiber optic infrastructure, the Cable One series of brands provide residential customers with a wide range of connectivity and entertainment services, including gigabit speeds, advanced WiFi and video. For businesses ranging from small and medium-sized markets to enterprises, wholesalers and operators, the company provides scalable, cost-effective solutions that enable businesses of all sizes to grow, compete, and succeed.

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