Network disaggregation is gaining traction and Broadband Network Gateways (BNGs) are next. Learn the reasons why.
netElastic High-Performance vBNG Achieves Terabit Speeds
Nielsen’s Law of Internet Bandwidth states that a high-end user’s connection speed grows by 50% per year. In looking at data from 1983 to 2023, it’s remarkable how closely the actual data fits the 50% annualized growth stated by Nielsen’s law. Even with minor yearly variations, Nielsen’s Law of Internet Bandwidth has held true throughout a 40-year period. This doesn’t necessarily …
What’s the Difference between NAT and CGNAT?
Network Address Translation (NAT) and Carrier-Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT) are common words in the networking world. But what are they, and what are their key differences? Read this blog to find out.
Software-Based BNGs Help Grow Your Subscribers, Not Your Costs
Broadband service providers are focused on signing up new subscribers. However, obtaining and supporting new customers can be expensive. That’s where software-based broadband network gateways can help.
How to Increase your vBNG Visibility and Control
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
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 …
What is a Virtual Router and Which One is Best for My Network Edge?
Virtual routers enable broadband service providers to replace expensive, proprietary hardware-centric routers with routing software that runs on commodity, off-the-shelf hardware.
5 Reasons to Buy a CGNAT Solution
IPv4 Addresses are hard to get. CGNAT can help you conserve address and save costs
How to Choose a NEBS Compliant 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
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 …