CommScope has announced plans to invest USD 60.3 million in expanding its manufacturing facilities in North Carolina to bolster the broadband infrastructure in the US. The move is set to span over the next four years and promises to not only enhance production capacity but also create at least 250 new job opportunities in the region, according to the official release.
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Meeting 'Internet for All' Initiatives
This investment comes on the backdrop of federal initiatives to bring "Internet for All" across the US, including in underserved and rural broadband markets. By increasing its production capabilities, CommScope seeks to cater to the rising US supply demands driven by the government's efforts to narrow the digital divide and ensure equitable access to broadband services.
CommScope stated that it can now expand production capabilities and provide fibre cable to support broadband connectivity nationwide through funding from the BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) Program.
Capacity for Nationwide Broadband Deployment
According to CommScope, currently, the company has the capacity to manufacture drop cable at a rate of approximately 2 billion feet per year in its US facilities, making it well-positioned to facilitate the connection of every underserved American as part of the BEAD program.
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HeliARC Fiber-Optic Cable for Rural Expansion
The expansion's focus will primarily revolve around loose tube production and the creation of additional fibre cable counts and styles needed for rural deployment. Among the notable deployments is CommScope's HeliARC fibre-optic cable, which was first announced in March and specifically designed for rural fibre network architecture, further reflecting the company's commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions.
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As CommScope sets forth on this transformative expansion journey, it underscores the significance of reliable and widespread broadband connectivity and reinforces North Carolina's role as a pivotal hub in supplying the nation with the essential fibre cable infrastructure required for a digitally connected future.
