The broadband industry is evolving. Speed is no longer the only measure of value, as users now expect seamless, secure, responsive and adaptable connectivity. CableLabs is leading this transformation with its technology vision and eras of broadband innovation, illustrating the network’s evolution from raw speed to intelligent, adaptive services.
To achieve this vision, the industry must deliver practical solutions that leverage existing infrastructure while paving the way for tomorrow’s innovations. Two new initiatives from CableLabs — Seamless Connectivity Service (SCS) and Mobile Optional (MO) — do just that.
Seamless Connection Service: Connection that just works
Imagine a world where you never have to think about your network connection – at home, at work, or on the go. This is the promise of seamless communication service. This innovative concept enables subscribers to enjoy a single connectivity experience across all access types – Wi-Fi, cellular, fibre, satellite or fixed wireless – without manually switching networks or managing multiple services.
SCS makes communication simple and transparent, ensuring applications perform reliably wherever users are. By unifying access technologies under a single service, operators can deliver best-in-class reliability, security and performance – all while enhancing customer loyalty and opening new revenue opportunities.
What makes SCS unique
Seamless experience: Always connected across all devices and locations with no user action required. Integrated Security: Consistent protection and automatic failover across all network types. User Satisfaction: A truly effortless “just works” experience for subscribers.
Mobile Optional: Smarter, more efficient mobile networks
While SCS redefines the user experience, mobile optionality reimagines how operators build and scale mobile networks. Using existing Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) infrastructure and unused spectrum above 2-3 GHz, MO supports 5G New Radio (NR) distribution efficiently and affordably.
Using MO, operators can deploy 5G solutions that carry over their HFC networks – achieving greater mobile densification at a lower cost than traditional methods. The result is a stronger mobile experience and a competitive advantage in an increasingly crowded market.
What’s so special about MO Apart?
Enhanced mobile experience: Improved mobile performance and coverage with lower deployment costs. Service Differentiation: The ability of operators to offer unique, value-based mobile services. Intelligent spectrum use: Maximizing scarce spectrum resources through dense spatial reuse.
A unified future of communication
Together, SCS and MO lay the foundation for a unified and intelligent grid ecosystem. SCS simplifies and automates connectivity through unified provisioning, intelligent routing, and seamless network handoffs. MO strengthens this foundation by expanding mobile access and performance through innovative 5G integration with existing HFC networks.
This combination creates a reliable, adaptive fabric of connectivity that moves easily with users – from their living rooms to the open road.
Join CableLabs in transforming connectivity
CableLabs is leading the next era of broadband innovation – where intelligent, seamless networks adapt in real-time to user needs. We invite members and suppliers to collaborate with us on seamless connectivity and mobile optionality service initiatives.
Join our CableLabs members-only webinar on Thursday, October 30, to learn more about this revolutionary, industry-first offering and how it enables operators to launch new, differentiated services with strong potential for revenue growth.
Register for the webinar, and learn more about joining our working groups.
