InCoax Networks has launched a new broadband access solution that delivers 5 Gbps symmetrical speeds over coaxial networks. The achievement is based on InCoax’s patented Link Aggregation (LAG) technology, which combines two MoCA Access 2.5 channels into one high-performance link, the company said.
The launch is significant for broadband access because, traditionally, MoCA Access 2.5 has been limited to 2.5 Gbps per channel. InCoax engineers developed a new generation of control-layer software that overcame key challenges in synchronization, packet distribution, latency management and stability. “The result is the first commercial system where two independent MoCA channels operate as a coherent 5 Gbps link,” officials said.
The new system is embodied in the InCoax Access A5 NTE, operating together with the in:xtnd C254 control unit. Together they’re designed to deliver sustained 5 Gbps throughput, extended reach of up to 240 meters, robust QoS, and full compatibility with MoCA Access 2.5 networks. The solution also supports remote configuration and integration into operators’ OSS and BSS platforms, the company said.
“Launching a solution capable of 5 Gbps over coax demonstrates both our innovation and our ability to turn R&D into operator-ready technology,” said Jörgen Ekengren, CEO. “The A5 modem is the first embodiment of this achievement, showing that coax remains a strategic and future-proof medium for multi-gigabit broadband. It provides operators with a faster and more cost-effective path to fiber-like performance in MDUs, without the disruption of new cabling.”
The InCoax Access 5 Gbps solution is positioned as a competitive alternative to costly fiber retrofits or DOCSIS 4.0 upgrades, officials said. It’s available now for operator testing and evaluation.
