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The Notebook Dump: DOCSIS ain't cheap, edge computing is 'meh' and Starry bet and lost on RDOF

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Light Reading editors Kelsey Ziser, Mike Dano, Jeff Baumgartner, Nicole Ferraro and Phil Harvey discuss DOCSIS 4.0 network upgrade costs, edge computing sites, and RDOF and SD-WAN updates in this recap of the work week ended October 14.


The stories covered include:


If you want to skip around and listen, here are a few more things covered in this interview:

  • Network upgrade costs for DOCSIS 4.0. (01:09)
  • FCC's rip-and-replace program, Verizon standalone 5G and Dish Network's plans to sell Boost Mobile brand to Charlie Ergen. Microsoft and AT&T launch public edge computing sites. (05:39)
  • Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) updates – Starry defaults on all its bids. Starlink over promises on broadband speeds. (08:53)
  • SD-WAN roundup with updates from Microsoft, Cisco, Orange Business Services and Aryaka. (18:01)
  • Update on Leading Lights Awards. (22:00)


Have a great weekend!

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