SCTE TechExpo 2026 highlights fiber and AI trends

The SCTE TechExpo 2026, held in Atlanta, is highlighting key industry trends including artificial intelligence, network convergence, and fiber expansion. The event focuses on cross-industry collaboration between cable, wireless, and telecommunications operators regarding network security and resilience.

ProLabs, a provider of optical connectivity solutions, is showcasing new transceiver technologies at the expo designed to reduce deployment costs. Their lineup includes extended-range bi-directional transceivers capable of 100G reach over 80 kilometers, tunable DWDM solutions to extend bandwidth to distributed access architecture nodes, and single-port 800G QSFP-DD solutions intended to simplify core network upgrades.

Other industry developments noted include Astound’s focus on expanding its fiber footprint under new leadership and Comcast’s enterprise platform for enhancing cellular coverage. The broadband equipment sector is also expected to see increased spending driven by DOCSIS 4.0 and fiber expansion.