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5G and Fiber: Perfect Together

5G is on the way. As service operators prepare for it, they also need to know how their networks will handle the increase in bandwidth. It’s simple, fiber. In a recent Facebook Live, Joe Depa interviewed Morgan Kurk, CommScope’s EVP and COO about 5G, pushing fiber deeper and how CommScope is supporting service providers 5G and fiber needs.

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Joe Depa

Joseph P. Depa III

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November 14, 2018

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5G Outdoor Wireless Networks

2018_5G_Fiber_CommScopeThe industry is abuzz with 5G. Service operators are already testing 5G deployments, and subscribers want to know more about when it will become a reality.

CLICK TO TWEET: In a recent Facebook Live, Morgan Kurk talked with Joe Depa about 5G, pushing fiber and how CommScope is supporting service providers needs in these two areas.

One thing that will support the push for 5G is fiber. In a recent Facebook live, CommScope’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Morgan Kurk touched on these two things.

He explained why pushing fiber deeper into the network is important and highlighted several trends in the 5G market.

He also explained how CommScope is helping service providers support their evolving network needs in both the 5G and fiber markets.

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