An array of new telecommunication services that encompasses video, voice, and data offers the cable television industry a tantalizing opportunity that can be capitalized by taking advantage of the broadband nature of the CATV networks. Although most cable systems can be upgraded to full bi-directional capability, the amount of experience and knowledge on the upstream or the reverse portion of the networks are inadequate relative to those on the traditional, forward direction. This paper describes two-way test procedures, equipment package, and field test results and experiences obtained from five cable testbed.