CommScope and AFL Announce Licensing Agreement for Prodigy Hardened Connectivity Solutions
CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) has licensed AFL to manufacture its Prodigy® universal fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) hardened connectivity solutions. This partnership aims to address the growing needs of global FTTH installations, including government-subsidized projects. The Prodigy line offers key advantages:
1. Interoperability with legacy fiber infrastructure
2. Simplified logistics and planning
3. Sustainability with space-saving design and reduced waste
4. Accessibility through global dual sourcing
Starting in 2025, AFL will release Prodigy-powered drop assemblies and multiports, supporting Buy America, Build America (BABA) provisions for BEAD funding eligibility. This collaboration aims to make FTTH deployments more efficient, sustainable, and accessible worldwide.
CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) ha concesso in licenza ad AFL la produzione delle sue soluzioni di connettività durevoli Prodigy® per la fibra fino al domicilio (FTTH). Questa collaborazione mira a soddisfare le crescenti esigenze delle installazioni FTTH a livello globale, comprese le iniziative sovvenzionate dal governo. La linea Prodigy offre vantaggi chiave:
1. Interoperabilità con le infrastrutture in fibra esistenti
2. Logistica e pianificazione semplificate
3. Sostenibilità grazie a un design salvaspazio e riduzione degli sprechi
4. Accessibilità attraverso l'approvvigionamento globale duale
A partire dal 2025, AFL rilascerà assemblaggi e multiporti alimentati da Prodigy, che supporteranno le disposizioni di Buy America, Build America (BABA) per l'idoneità al finanziamento BEAD. Questa collaborazione mira a rendere le implementazioni FTTH più efficienti, sostenibili e accessibili a livello mondiale.
CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) ha licenciado a AFL para fabricar sus soluciones de conectividad universales Prodigy® de fibra hasta el hogar (FTTH). Esta asociación tiene como objetivo abordar las crecientes necesidades de las instalaciones globales de FTTH, incluidos los proyectos subvencionados por el gobierno. La línea Prodigy ofrece ventajas clave:
1. Interoperabilidad con infraestructura de fibra existente
2. Logística y planificación simplificadas
3. Sostenibilidad con un diseño que ahorra espacio y reduce el desperdicio
4. Accesibilidad a través de un suministro dual global
A partir de 2025, AFL lanzará ensamblajes y multi puertos impulsados por Prodigy, apoyando las disposiciones de Buy America, Build America (BABA) para la elegibilidad de financiamiento BEAD. Esta colaboración busca hacer que el despliegue de FTTH sea más eficiente, sostenible y accesible a nivel mundial.
CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM)는 AFL에 자사의 Prodigy® 범용 가정용 파이버 연결 솔루션 (FTTH)의 제조를 라이선스했습니다. 이 파트너십은 정부 보조금 프로젝트를 포함한 전 세계 FTTH 설치의 증가하는 요구를 다루는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. Prodigy 라인은 주요 이점을 제공합니다:
1. 기존 섬유 인프라와의 상호 운용성
2. 간소화된 물류 및 계획
3. 공간 절약 설계와 폐기물 감소로 인한 지속 가능성
4. 글로벌 이중 소싱을 통한 접근성
2025년부터 AFL은 Prodigy 기반의 드롭 어셈블리 및 다중 포트를 출시하여 Buy America, Build America (BABA) 조항을 지원하여 BEAD 자금 지원 자격을 인정받을 것입니다. 이 협업은 FTTH 배치를 보다 효율적이고 지속 가능하며 접근 가능하게 만들기 위한 것입니다.
CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) a accordé à AFL une licence pour fabriquer ses solutions de connectivité universelles Prodigy® pour la fibre jusqu'au domicile (FTTH). Ce partenariat vise à répondre aux besoins croissants des installations FTTH à l'échelle mondiale, y compris les projets subventionnés par le gouvernement. La gamme Prodigy offre des avantages clés :
1. Interopérabilité avec l'infrastructure fibre existante
2. Logistique et planification simplifiées
3. Durabilité grâce à un design compact et à la réduction des déchets
4. Accessibilité par le biais d'un approvisionnement mondial dual
À partir de 2025, AFL lancera des ensembles et des multiports alimentés par Prodigy, soutenant les dispositions de Buy America, Build America (BABA) pour l'éligibilité au financement BEAD. Cette collaboration vise à rendre les déploiements FTTH plus efficaces, durables et accessibles dans le monde entier.
CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) hat AFL die Lizenz erteilt, seine Prodigy® universellen Glasfaser-zu-Haus (FTTH) harten Verbindungslösungen zu produzieren. Diese Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, den wachsenden Anforderungen globaler FTTH-Installationen gerecht zu werden, einschließlich staatlich geförderter Projekte. Die Prodigy Linie bietet wesentliche Vorteile:
1. Interoperabilität mit bestehender Glasfaserinfrastruktur
2. Vereinfachte Logistik und Planung
3. Nachhaltigkeit durch platzsparendes Design und reduzierte Abfälle
4. Zugänglichkeit durch globale duale Beschaffung
Ab 2025 wird AFL Prodigy-gesteuerte Drop-Assemblies und Multiports auf den Markt bringen, die die Bestimmungen von Buy America, Build America (BABA) unterstützen, um die Berechtigung für die BEAD-Finanzierung zu gewährleisten. Diese Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, FTTH-Implementierungen weltweit effizienter, nachhaltiger und zugänglicher zu machen.
- Licensing agreement with AFL expands global availability of Prodigy solutions
- Prodigy line offers interoperability with legacy fiber infrastructure
- Space-saving design enables higher-density environments with lower costs
- Dual sourcing optimizes warehousing and streamlines inventory
- AFL's commitment to BABA provisions ensures eligibility for BEAD funding
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This licensing agreement between CommScope and AFL marks a significant development in the FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) connectivity sector. The collaboration aims to address the growing demand for FTTH installations globally, including government-subsidized projects. Key advantages of the Prodigy line include:
- Universal compatibility with legacy infrastructure
- Simplified installation process
- Sustainability features like space-saving design and reduced packaging waste
- Improved supply chain agility
From a technical perspective, this partnership could accelerate FTTH deployments, particularly in rural areas where resources are The universal nature of Prodigy connectors could streamline network upgrades and reduce installation errors, potentially lowering overall project costs. However, the real impact on market share and revenue growth remains to be seen, as it will depend on the adoption rate and performance of these solutions in real-world deployments.
This licensing agreement has several market implications:
- Increased competition in the FTTH hardware market
- Potential for faster FTTH rollouts, especially in rural areas
- Alignment with government initiatives like BEAD funding
The partnership could lead to more competitive pricing and improved availability of FTTH components, benefiting service providers and potentially accelerating broadband expansion. The emphasis on Buy America, Build America (BABA) provisions aligns with current U.S. policy trends, which could give both companies an edge in securing government contracts. However, the
AFL will provide global second sourcing for Prodigy connectors—powering simpler, more sustainable FTTH deployments worldwide
Together, AFL and CommScope are addressing the growing needs of global FTTH installations, including business-as-usual and government-subsidized projects. The Prodigy line of connectivity solutions leverages revolutionary convertor technology that allows it to provide seamless, backwards compatibility with historical hardened connectivity solutions as well as enhanced density when deployed as a complete system.
“We’re proud to partner with CommScope to bring its proven Prodigy solutions to our own customers and more broadly to FTTH deployments around the world,” stated Marc Bolick, President of Product Solutions at AFL. “As a leader in fiber optic solutions, we recognize the clear advantage in interoperability and ease-of-use that Prodigy offers, and we’re looking forward to providing these licensed solutions to our customers in support of tomorrow’s fiber networks.”
The Prodigy line of hardened connectivity drop cables and terminals offers several key advantages for FTTH deployments—especially in rural areas with limited resources:
- Interoperability, speed, simplicity: Prodigy universal connectors are compatible with legacy fiber infrastructure and are designed to help eliminate installation errors for more efficient rollouts and restorations as well as simplified logistics and planning.
- Sustainability: Prodigy solutions’ spacing-saving design offers the smallest form factor connectors on the market—enabling higher-density environments with lower costs and environmental impact—while its reusable core connectors and minimal, plastic-free packaging reduce waste.
- Accessibility: Globally available dual sourcing combined with interoperability and high-density features help optimize warehousing and streamline inventory—for more agile supply chains with shorter lead times, more truck space, and fewer trips.
“We designed Prodigy solutions to be the foundation for the next generation of FTTH hardened connectivity, and our new licensing agreement with AFL supports that global initiative with a reliable second source to speed adoption,” stated Koen ter Linde, SVP and president, Connectivity & Cable Solutions, CommScope. “Prodigy solutions are universal, sustainable, and optimized for rural installations where both space and skilled labor resources are limited. Together with AFL, we’re making these advantages more widely available to support tomorrow’s FTTH deployments and ensure broadband for everyone.”
This agreement represents a significant step in AFL's commitment to supporting the Buy America, Build America (BABA) provisions, ensuring eligibility for BEAD funding. Starting in 2025, the initial product releases from AFL will include drop assemblies and multiports powered by Prodigy.
For additional information on the Prodigy universal connector platform, please visit the CommScope website.
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