Comcast/South Florida Upgrades Network

Wireless News
03-06-2008
Comcast/South Florida Upgrades Network

WIRELESS NEWS-March 6, 2008-Comcast/South Florida Upgrades Network (C)2008 10Meters - http://www.10meters.com

Comcast/South Florida said that it is again making major changes to its cable network to meet customer demand for new, advanced entertainment and information services.
Two significant infrastructure changes are currently underway:

- The addition of six new high definition channels and VOD choices.

- Network modifications to provide a platform for DOCSIS 3.0.

"We are undergoing a major upgrade to Comcast's South Florida cable system's infrastructure," said Regional Senior Vice President for South Florida, Filemon Lopez. "We are committed to giving our South Florida customers the latest technology available, and for that to happen we have to make constant improvements to our cable network."

In the last quarter of 2007 Comcast made modifications to its network bandwidth capabilities, increasing the available space on its system by one-third, providing an improved platform for these upgrades.

Comcast is in the process of increasing the number of high definition channels in the South Florida Region. The new channels are in the process of being added to cable distribution centers throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties:

- Food Network HD -- Channel 414 - USA Network HD -- Channel 420 - History Channel HD -- Channel 422 - Discovery Channel HD -- Channel 424 - Animal Planet HD -- Channel 426 - Sci-Fi Network HD -- Channel 427

Additionally, expanded HD choices are offered through Comcast's On Demand via Channel 1 service.

"This is only phase one of our HD expansion plans this year. Customers have told us they value having a choice of HD programs instead of just having more HD channels. These additional channels and new Channel 1 On Demand selections allow customers to choose what HD programs or movies they want and view them at a time convenient for them," said Lopez.

Comcast/South Florida is also making modifications to its network to prepare for the roll out DOCSIS 3.0 in 2009. DOCSIS 3.0 is a new broadband system allowing for up to 100 Mbps (megabits per second) download speeds.

"This new service will revolutionize the way our customers use their computers. With all the emphasis being put on streaming video and gaming, DOCSIS 3.0 provides a virtual superhighway of internet speed for our customers that will be hard to match by any competitors in our market," said Lopez.

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