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HFC network(Hybrid Fiber-Coax network) A communications network (typically a cable TV network) that uses a combination of optical fibers and coaxial cable. The fiber provides the high-speed backbone, and the coax is used to connect end users to the backbone. Such networks typically use matching DOCSIS cable modems at the head end and the customer premises, providing bidirectional paths and Internet access. See DOCSIS. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The two-way infrastructure consists of a multimedia terminal adapter (MTA) located at the customer premises, a cable modem termination system (CMTS) located in the cable headend communicating over an HFC network, as well as the iMerge NCSG and class 5 switch. StarHub operates its own nation-wide HFC network that delivers multi-channel cable TV services (including digital cable), voice, and Internet access for both consumer and corporate markets. The packet voice is passed over the HFC network to the subscriber where an EMTA from Scientific Atlanta (Webstar 2203) provides the POTS gates. |
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