CommScope and NCTC Announce Enhanced Collaboration to Support Independent Service Providers

Core Insights - CommScope has announced a collaboration with the National Content & Technology Cooperative (NCTC) to enhance access to its network solutions for NCTC members, focusing on broadband deployment in rural and underserved areas [1][2][3] Group 1: Partnership Details - The collaboration will provide NCTC members with improved purchasing options for CommScope solutions through a dedicated distribution partner [3] - CommScope will assist NCTC members in navigating the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program funding for financing rural Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network deployments [3] - This partnership aims to streamline access to CommScope's Build America, Buy America (BABA)-compliant portfolio of FTTH solutions for independent service providers [4] Group 2: Commitment to Broadband Access - CommScope emphasizes its commitment to making broadband access a reality for service providers of all sizes, ensuring that no community is left behind in the digital society [4] - The collaboration is designed to empower NCTC members with the necessary tools and partnerships to deliver high-quality broadband to their communities [4][7] - NCTC represents nearly 700 independent cable and broadband operators, collectively reaching about one-third of connected households in the U.S. [2][7] Group 3: Product and Service Offerings - CommScope's network solutions are intended to help NCTC members improve, upgrade, and manage their access networks and broadband deployments efficiently [4] - The partnership will provide a comprehensive suite of CommScope products and services available in NCTC's online store, Marketplace [4]