Internet of Things Dynamics: Opportunities and Challenges for Broadband Network Operators (2018)

By Tim Johnson, Alpha Technologies; Arun Ravisankar, Comcast; J. Clarke Stevens, Shaw Communications; Chris Bastian, SCTE-ISBE

Cable network operators are always looking for ways to add services for their customers, especially so since the 1990s. To name a few: Data over cable, then voice, then DVR evolving to nDVR, were added to the service bundle. More recently home monitoring and security services have also been offered by many operators.

The Internet of Things is loosely defined as Internet-connected sensors in homes, businesses and public spaces, as well as the data analytics monitoring of those sensors back in the data center. With the Internet of Things, there is an opportunity to rapidly open up entirely new service opportunities that can differentiate cable network operators from their competition. However, the primary challenge will be to smoothly install, operate and integrate these new services with the operator’s existing service bundle.

Cable network operators are uniquely positioned to offer IoT services to new and existing customers.

They have four characteristics that industry start-ups and OTT service providers covet: * Existing service location in millions of homes, businesses, and public spaces * High speed and reliable network connectivity * Power for sensors and gateways * An existing and localized/in-market fleet of fulfillment technicians

Cable network operators have a well-established presence in the home including cable modems, home gateways, set top boxes, Wi-Fi extenders and home security hubs, however the evolution to new services- such as connected healthcare, and smart homes – will require new devices and sensors, as well as increased care to ensure the highest network performance while preventing security breaches.

By clicking the "Download Paper" button, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions.

Similar Papers

Building a Cable-Friendly Internet of Things
By J. Clarke Stevens, Shaw Communications
2019
Principles for Interoperability in the Internet of Things
By J. Clarke Stevens, Shaw Communications
2017
Cable and Mobile Convergence: A Vision from the Cable Communities Around the World
By Jennifer Andréoli-Fang, PhD, CableLabs; John T. Chapman, Ian Campbell, & Mark Grayson, Cisco; Ahmed Bencheikh, Praveen Srivastava & Vikas Sarawat, Charter Communications; Drew Davis & Paul Blaser, Cox Communications; Damian Poltz & Dave Morley, Shaw Communications; Eduardo Panciera, Telecom Argentina; Philippe Perron, Sylvain Archambault, Eric Menu, Géraldine Trouillard & David Lagacé, Videotron; Gavin Young & Bruno Cornaglia, Vodafone
2020
Operational Practices for Energy Conservation/Sustainability Measures in the Cable Outside Plant
By Daniel Howard, Enunciant, LLC; Chris Day, Analog Devices; Kevin Gantt, CommScope; John Holobinko, Cisco; Rob Howald & Dan Marut, Comcast; Dick Kirsche, ConsultKirsche; Todd Loeffelholz, Alpha; Kathleen Miles, PG&E; Rene Spee, Coppervale; Dean Stoneback, SCTE•ISBE; John Ulm, Arris; Lamar West & Dan Whitehouse, Hitachi Consulting
2018
Opportunities And Challenges of Implementing Wireless
By Todd Loeffelholz, Alpha Technologies Inc
2018
Shaw Communications IPv6 Deployment
By Darren Gamble, Shaw Communications
2017
Automation of the Best Practices used to Evaluate 802.11 Access Network
By David Brownell & Salman Naqvi, Shaw Communications
2017
Pairing IoT and AI to Reduce Network Maintenance Costs
By Goutam Agarwal, Rogers Communications; J. Clarke Stevens, Independent Consultant
2023
IoT for Peace of Mind
By Arun Ravisankar, Comcast Corporation
2017
The Role of Lean in Shaw: Our Technical and Operational Journey
By Noé Morales & Aston Fenby, Shaw Communications Inc.
2019
More Results >>