Fibre isn’t the only path to gig‑class performance. Modern coaxial cable Internet (DOCSIS 3.1/4.0) leverages the same robust copper‑shielded cabling that delivers cable TV, providing symmetrical multigig speeds across an infrastructure already woven through cities and suburbs. SolveForce engineers turnkey coax solutions that balance performance, cost, and rapid deployment—connecting branch offices, storefronts, and campuses without disruptive trenching projects.
🌐 How Coax Works
Coaxial cable contains a solid copper conductor surrounded by dielectric insulation and a metallic shield. This construction supports high‑frequency signals while resisting electromagnetic interference. Using DOCSIS protocols, Internet traffic is modulated onto the cable plant, sharing spectrum with TV channels or running on a dedicated overlay. Because most buildings already include coax runs, activation is often as simple as terminating a modem and provisioning service.
🔑 Core Advantages
| 🌟 Benefit | Business Impact |
|---|---|
| 🚀 High Throughput | Downlink up to 1–5 Gb/s* and uplink up to 1 Gb/s—ample for UHD video, cloud backup, and VoIP. |
| 💵 Cost Efficiency | Lower monthly rates than fibre; minimal construction fees by re‑using existing drops. |
| 🛠️ Rapid Installation | Typical turn‑up in 3–7 days; no permits or right‑of‑way negotiations. |
| 📈 Scalability | DOCSIS 4.0 roadmap boosts capacity to 10+ Gb/s without swapping the physical cable. |
| 🔒 Built‑In Security | AES‑128/256 link encryption, MAC filtering, and optional IPsec tunnels safeguard data in transit. |
Speed tiers subject to plant saturation and local provider upgrades; SolveForce performs site‑specific surveys to validate availability.
🧰 SolveForce Coax Service Portfolio
| 🏙️ Package | Typical Use Case | Speed Tiers | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Coax Internet | Retail, offices, medical suites | 100 Mb/s – 1 Gb/s | Static IPv4/IPv6, burstable bandwidth |
| Gigabit Coax (DOCSIS 3.1) | Media firms, design studios, SaaS dev labs | 1 – 5 Gb/s | Symmetric options, low‑latency routing |
| Hybrid WAN | SD‑WAN or VPN failover, multisite resilience | 50 – 300 Mb/s | Secondary path with BGP/OSPF peering |
| MDU Bulk Coax | Residential complexes, student housing | 300 Mb/s – 1 Gb/s per unit | Aggregated back‑haul, captive portal |
🛠️ Technical Architecture
- Site Survey & Serviceability Check – Verify coax plant condition, tap distance, splitter count, and signal‑to‑noise ratio (SNR).
- Modem Provisioning – Deploy DOCSIS 3.1‑compatible modems with 32×8‑channel bonding (or 4.0 units for mid‑split/frequency division).
- Edge Integration – Hand off Ethernet to firewall, SD‑WAN CPE, or Wi‑Fi 6 access point; implement VLAN tagging as needed.
- Performance Baseline – Measure downstream/upstream throughput, latency, jitter, and BER; store results in SolveForce NMS.
- Ongoing Monitoring – 24 × 7 NOC polls RF metrics (Rx/Tx power, SNR, uncorrectables) and proactively dispatches field techs.
🖥️ Industry Applications
| 🏭 Sector | Connectivity Outcomes |
|---|---|
| 🛍️ Retail & QSR | Supports POS, inventory sync, loyalty kiosks, and guest Wi‑Fi. |
| 🛏️ Hospitality | HDTV IPTV channels plus high‑bandwidth guest Internet in each room. |
| 🏥 Healthcare | Upload radiology scans, maintain EHR access, and enable telehealth consultations. |
| 🎓 Education | Provide campus dorm residents and smart‑classrooms with gigabit bandwidth. |
| 🏢 SMB Offices | Affordable backup circuit for SD‑WAN, ensuring continuity when primary fibre fails. |
🔄 Hybrid & Redundant Designs
Combine coax with fibre, 5 G fixed wireless, or microwave to create an Active/Active WAN:
- Load Balancing – Distribute sessions across links based on QoS policies (e.g., route voice over fibre, bulk downloads over coax).
- Automatic Failover – VRRP/BGP detect loss, shifting traffic within seconds.
- Diverse Physical Paths – Coax uses aerial or building risers distinct from buried fibre routes, mitigating dig‑up risk.
🔒 Security Layer
- DOCSIS Secure MAC – Prevents rogue modem hijacking.
- IPsec / SSL VPN – Encrypt data end‑to‑end between branches and HQ.
- DDoS Mitigation – Carrier scrubbing plus SolveForce firewall rules drop volumetric floods.
- Content Filtering – Optional DNS or cloud proxy enforces acceptable‑use policies.
📈 Scalability Road‑map
- Mid‑Split Upgrades – Boost upstream spectrum from 42 MHz to 85 MHz for > 200 Mb/s uploads.
- High‑Split & DOCSIS 4.0 – Future expansion to 5–10 Gb/s symmetrical service over coax.
- Proactive Node Splits – SolveForce coordinates with MSOs to add capacity before utilisation hits 70 %.
🤝 Why Choose SolveForce?
- Carrier‑Neutral Brokerage – We negotiate best‑price tiers across multiple cable operators, then manage everything under one SLA.
- Rapid Response Support – 24 × 7 service desk, < 15 min ticket acknowledgement, and four‑hour mean‑time‑to‑restore targets.
- Custom Engineering – VLAN design, QoS classification, and SD‑WAN overlay tailored to your traffic mix.
- Single Invoice Simplicity – Connectivity, hardware, and managed services consolidated into one predictable bill.
📞 Get Connected
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