SUWANEE, GA – A recent field trial in Vienna resulted in a sustained maximum downstream Internet speed of 1.3 gigabits per second over a live network consisting of fibre optic and conventional coaxial cable.
The tests were conducted by MSO UPC Austria over a live network with the DOCSIS 3.0 Arris C4 CMTS with downstream channel bonding and Touchstone data modems. The data speeds demonstrated in the field trial downloaded an HD movie in less than two minutes, and more than 100 songs in less than five seconds.
“Our network infrastructure is very solid and with the advanced technology of our high quality Fibre Power Network, UPC customers are equipped for the demands of tomorrow,” said UPC Austria CEO Thomas Hintze, in the announcement. “This test shows that our fibre-coaxial structure is ready to reach speeds in excess of 1 Gbit/s. In association with our silicon and hardware suppliers, like Arris, we look forward to bringing these exciting features and powerful products to market."
