100 Mbps DOCSIS 3.0 speeds to be offered by Cablevision

Cablevision Begins Beta Testing 100Mbps? [Broadband Reports]

The fifth-largest cable company in the U.S. looks to be set to break the current DOCSIS 3.0 speed limit. Details are sketchy but based on comments made on a recent investor call, Broadband Reports (BBR) is reporting that Cablevision soon will announce beta testing of DOCSIS 3.0-based wideband service, possibly this week. 

COO Tom Rutledge did not specifically indicate how fast the service will be that the company will be rolling out.   However, there seems to be a some intelligent speculation in BBR's Cablevision Forum that Optimum Online, with 101 Mbps downstream and 15 Mbps upstream will be beta tested in the near future. The cable operator's current fastest speed is a blazing 30 Mbps/5 Mbps tier.

Cablevision also offers its broadband customers complimentary Wi-Fi in areas where the wireless service is available, and the DOCSIS 3.0 plant upgrade has been rolled out along with the Wi-Fi service. Cablevision's 101 Mbps service would top the 60 Mbps test recently announced by Charter Communications in their St. Louis market, making it the fastest cable broadband in the country.

I occasionally receive questions from customers asking if we have plans to roll out DOCSIS 3.0 at Insight.  The answer is that we don't have a specific timetable at this moment, however, we are currently grooming our network to make room for the bandwidth necessary to launch DOCSIS 3.0 technology.  Customers should rest assured, based our history that, once we're convinced the technology is ready for prime time, we'll be ready to deliver market-leading speeds and services in the areas we serve. 

Remember, DOCSIS 3.0 is still in test phase in most current roll-outs.  Through our involvement with CableLabs, we're keeping close tabs on its progress.

Comments

[Steve Huff]

It still cracks me up that we are talking about this types of speeds on this blog while still talking about bandwidth caps.

I can see the ad now, so fast you can reach your bandwidth cap in minutes.

[Rob Dicken]

Hey...how about this...

"At 101 Mbps, you'll be provided with the fastest internet solution on the market today. Unlimited usage, all for one low fee of $300/month. It's unbeatable! We also have tiers for 100 GB bandwidth for $100/month and 200 GB bandwidth for $200/month."

...and then the customer laughs.