How to Increase your vBNG Visibility and Control

Rich Sabin vBNG

Broadband providers are supporting a growing number of subscribers. And more subscribers mean more bandwidth consumption. This is fueling the growth of software-based vBNGs, which provide greater scalability and flexibility than hardware-based BNGs. That being said, how do you get visibility into your vBNGs?

How vBNGs Can Increase Network Employee Productivity

Rich Sabin vBNG

Governments are fueling the biggest wave of broadband investment ever. And this isn’t a one-time massive expenditure, since most of the money is still to be allocated over the rest of the decade. In this environment, the state of Maine has successfully obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in federal money and other sources for broadband expansion. However, a new …

How to Choose a NEBS Compliant vBNG

Rich Sabin vBNG

Broadband service providers are increasingly requiring network equipment to be NEBS compliant. Why? One reason is that subscribers are now depending on internet access for their professional and personal lives. And they’re relying on broadband providers to deliver this critical service. As a result, reliability has become paramount. Bell Labs developed the Network Equipment Building Systems (or NEBS) requirements to …

A vBNG for Multi-Access Broadband

Rich Sabin vBNG

High-speed internet access has become a necessity for much of our day-to-day lives. We shop, learn, receive health care, and communicate online. As a result, connecting individuals to affordable and high-speed internet has become an imperative for communities and governments alike. To make “Internet for All” a reality, there are multiple broadband access technologies. However, service providers have traditionally used …

Benefits of Disaggregating the Broadband Network Gateway

Rich Sabin vBNG

Global internet bandwidth rose by 28% in 2022, according to TeleGeography’s Global Internet Geography research. Total international bandwidth now stands at 997 Tbps, which represents a 4-year CAGR of 29%. What does this mean for broadband service providers? It means broadband providers need to stay ahead of the demand for more bandwidth. It also means the ability to scale has …

Choosing a vBNG Vendor

Rich Sabin vBNG

Many market research reports have recently highlighted the growth in virtual broadband network gateways (vBNGs). The factors driving vBNG growth include greater scalability, increased flexibility, and lower costs compared to hardware-based BNGs. Once a broadband service provider decides to purchase a vBNG, where should they buy it? There are many vendors to choose from, including traditional router manufacturers, low-cost hardware …

How to Manage Increasing Subscriber Bandwidth Demand with Software-based BNGs

Rich Sabin vBNG

The number of “super power users” who consume more than 2 terabytes (TBs) of data per month increased 31% year-over-year in Q1 2022, according to a new OpenVault Broadband Insights report. In addition, the number of “power users” consuming 1 TB or more rose 18%. And the growth isn’t limited to only super power users and power users. For example, …

Why Multi-Dwelling Units are Buying Virtual Broadband Network Gateways

Rich Sabin vBNG

Driving down a busy street on a weekday mid-morning, I passed many apartment buildings and was surprised to see so many cars in the parking lots. Why were there so many cars? Were people being laid off from their jobs? Was it a national holiday? The answer was no. Then it hit me. These people were working from home. With …

Why It’s Easier to Succeed with vBNGs than You May Think

Rich Sabin vBNG

Many people are hesitant to make changes, since it’s much easier to stay with the status quo. There is a comfort level in the familiar. For example, I typically go out for lunch on the weekends. And I typically go to the same restaurants over and over again. Why? I’m familiar with those establishments. I know them and they know …