CommScope Technical Family News and Updates

August 2026

CommScope Technical Family Webinar

Please join us September 10 for our CTF webinar on Applications for Extended Distances.

There is a growing need to support edge and security devices over structured cabling systems, and the challenge posed by 100-meter standards limit of copper cabling.

There are traditional methods to go beyond 100 meters, such as adding telecom rooms or using inline copper PoE extender which can be costly, complex, or reduce performance.

As a result, there is a need for novel solutions to go beyond 100 meters for data and PoE power delivery. In this presentation, we highlight GigaREACH™ XL CAT6 cable for extended copper distances (up to ~250 m) and FiberREACH™ for much longer runs using hybrid fiber and power cables.

We will also cover Constellation, a fault managed power solution that delivers both data and significant power over long distances, enabling more efficient infrastructure for modern smart buildings and IoT deployments.

Register here.

Building and Campus News

CommScope recognizes sustainability is a critical factor in building and campus networks, driven by rising energy use and emissions across the ICT sector. Organizations must address challenges such as energy consumption, e-waste, supply chain transparency, and lifecycle environmental impact.

We view sustainability not as a constraint but as a competitive advantage, helping customers reduce environmental impact through efficient designs, better visibility into network operations, and circular economy practices like reuse and recycling.

Our lifecycle design approach applies our sustainability focus to all phases of the product lifecycle:

Design: Prioritize sustainability, aligning it with customer goals.
Material impact: Where possible, use bio-based and recycled materials without compromising product quality.
Manufacturing: Increase use of energy-efficient renewables.
Logistics: Prioritize sea over air. 
Product use impact: Reduce the energy of the product.
Product life: Design products that last longer.
End-of-life: Implement processes to support circular economy.

Click here to learn more about Sustainable Networks.

Data Center News

Driving Faster Deployments in AI Data Centers

There are two main drivers fueling the current AI data center dynamic growth (or space race), and those are providing more capacity and delivering quicker go-live times. Both are mission critical to data centers dealing with fast-evolving GenAI deployments; AI is such a competitive space right now that better logistics and faster turn-up can be just as important as deploying the latest AI architecture.

Read more about faster AI deployments by Ken Hall.

New Data Center courses are available in the Infrastructure Academy:

Technical News

Utilize the CommScope Cabling and Pathways Estimator to calculate the amount of twisted pair or fiber cables that can fit in a conduit, custom duct, standard duct or raceway and cable tray.