Following up on the introduction of its new Giga Fibre Hybrid Internet service, which supports speeds of up to 940 Mbps, Videotron has begun implementing Docsis 3.1 on its network.
The new-generation technology developed by the CableLabs consortium, of which Videotron is a member, will eventually deliver lightening speeds of up to 10 Gbps for downloads and 1 Gbps for uploads. Videotron is now deploying Docsis 3.1 modems on its network and adapting its equipment and working protocols to the new technology.
Testing is already underway at Montréal-area homes and businesses. The tests will collect important information on users’ behaviour and reactions in a real-life environment and help ensure the reliability and performance of the technology once deployed on Videotron’s network.
After testing has been successfully completed, it will be possible to roll out Docsis 3.1 very quickly as it is compatible with Videotron’s existing network, where it has been upgraded. Only a new modem for the user and a software upgrade on the network will be needed in order to deliver the very high speeds. Videotron claims that its Fibre Hybrid 200 Mbps Internet access service already makes the fastest current speeds available to 3 million households and businesses across virtually all of its service area.
Manon Brouillette, President and CEO of Videotron
We will be able to offer better Internet access service that meets the growing speed and bandwidth needs of our customers, who are watching more and more HD and UHD videos and adopting the cloud, the Internet of Things, augmented reality and virtual reality.
