The Volpe Firm :: Docsis Broadband Experts

02/20/2026

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Why Did the Cable Industry Choose 75 Ohms? | Technician-Level Deep DiveJoin Brady Volpe and Ron Hranac as they take a technician-level look at one of the mos...

11/03/2025

How do PNM (Proactive Network Maintenance) and PMA (Proactive Maintenance Automation) work together? SCTE® a subsidiary of CableLabs® Tech Expo!

A Tier One operator explains how PNM detects issues in the cable plant and PMA automates analysis and repair, keeping networks stable, efficient, and reliable. w/ Brady Volpe, Dan Rice, John Downey and Jason Rupe

Detection meets automation — reliability redefined.

How do PNM (Proactive Network Maintenance) and PMA (Proactive Maintenance Automation) work together?A Tier One operator explains how PNM detects issues in th...

10/30/2025

What can Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) uncover in the cable plant?
A Tier One operator explains how PNM detects impairments like noise, reflections, bad connectors, and signal distortions before they impact customers.
Smarter detection. Faster repairs. Stronger networks.

PNM = Find faults before failures.
PMA = Explained

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What can Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) really do for broadband networks? Part 1Hear it straight from a Tier One operator using PNM to detect impairment...

10/27/2025

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Today’s cable broadband delivers multi-gigabit speed and exceptional reliability—powered by DOCSIS 4.0, advanced Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM), and con...

10/23/2025

Caught LIVE: Nasty Drop Issue! Ever wonder what happens when a broadband drop issue strikes? 🎥

Watch our team catch one LIVE in the field — and see how Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) tools help techs pinpoint and fix problems before customers even notice. 💪

This is real broadband troubleshooting in action — where data meets dirt, and reliability meets results.

From live diagnostics to field fixes, we’re proving that proactive maintenance keeps networks strong and customers happy.

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PNM Live from SCTE Expo! Go behind the scenes in this real in-the-field demo as Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) detects a nasty issue right at the drop —...

10/23/2025

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Welcome to PNM Live! 2025 — where proactive plant maintenance meets real-world results. Brady Volpe hosts a panel of industry experts, showcasing live troubl...

10/10/2025

Boost Broadband Speed with PMA Powering OFDM/OFDMA Channels! Want faster, more reliable broadband? Discover how Proactive Maintenance Analysis (PMA) optimizes the OFDM/OFDMA channel for maximum network performance and speed. Get the data, detect the issues, and deliver top-tier broadband quality — all before your customers notice a thing!

Want faster, more reliable broadband? ⚡ Discover how Proactive Maintenance Analysis (PMA) optimizes the OFDM/OFDMA channel for maximum network performance an...

10/09/2025

Check out our short with Harmonic on it's sea star. More are available at volpefirm youtube.

One of our viewers asked for an overview of Harmonic’s SeaStar — couldn’t make it to SCTE EXPO? We got you covered.We went hands-on with SeaStar, and it’s re...

10/07/2025

Check some of our shorts from SCTE EXPO 2025. If you couldn't make it we tried to cover it by request of our viewers.

Check out the Vecima EN3400 Compact GAP Node in action at SCTE Tech Expo 2025! 🔧 This next-gen platform can be deployed either as a two-port Remote PHY node...

10/02/2025

What an amazing week at here in DC! 🙌 We had the chance to reconnect with friends, colleagues, and innovators from across the broadband and cable industry. The energy, ideas, and technology on display were truly inspiring.

Here are some snapshots of the incredible people who make this industry so special — from thought leaders to engineers to startups bringing fresh solutions. At the end of the day, it’s all about collaboration and moving the industry forward together.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to share ideas, stories, and a few laughs. It’s always a highlight to be reminded that behind every piece of technology, it’s the people who drive progress.

Until next time — onward to the future of broadband!

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10/02/2025

New Tech & Broadband Insights with Brady Volpe and John Downey | L4S, AI, PNM & More https://youtu.be/8Ie3rUM-nLA

Get ready for an entertaining and educational deep dive into the future of broadband! At Tech Expo, John Downey and Brady Volpe break down the la...