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CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) has unveiled two new solutions within its SYSTIMAX 2.0 portfolio: FiberREACH and CableGuide 360. FiberREACH, an evolution of the Powered Fiber Cable System, delivers enhanced power and connectivity to edge devices with up to 90W PoE support and gigabit speeds across distances up to 350 meters. The solution features high-density performance, 25-year warranty, and can power up to 32 devices simultaneously. The CableGuide 360 platform introduces advanced cable management solutions for copper and fiber infrastructure, offering faster installation, zero-U capacity, and multiple design options. Available in white, silver, and black, CableGuide 360 will launch globally in late summer, while the enhanced FiberREACH 90W PoE solution is currently available worldwide.

CommScope's RUCKUS Networks has unveiled new AI-driven Wi-Fi 7 solutions tailored for the hospitality industry. The portfolio includes three tiers: the H670 access point for full-service hotels featuring tri-radio capabilities and IoT integration, the R370 AP for mid-scale hotels with dual-band Wi-Fi 7, and a limited-service turnkey solution with the R350e AP and ICX 8100 switch. The company also introduced RUCKUS One Hospitality Edition with enhanced features including Agentic AI-powered dashboard, DPSK3 technology, and improved security controls. The solutions aim to deliver customized guest Wi-Fi experiences while helping hotels scale networks, reduce operational costs, and improve performance through AI-driven network assurance systems.

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) has been selected by Liberty Global to upgrade several European networks with virtualized Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) technology. The upgrade includes deployment of CommScope's cloud-native vCCAP Evo platform and DC2182 DOCSIS 4.0 1.8GHz cabinet-style DAA nodes across VodafoneZiggo (Netherlands), Telenet (Belgium), and Sunrise (Switzerland). This implementation will enable multi-gigabit speeds up to 8 Gbps while reducing power consumption. The network enhancement features CommScope's RD1710-U2 Remote PHY Device, preparing the infrastructure for 1.8GHz Extended Spectrum DOCSIS capability, offering improved spectral efficiencies and expanded wavelength capacities.

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) has launched the XPND fiber termination panel platform designed to advance FTTH networks. The platform features a modular design that creates a flexible connectivity interface for active equipment, allowing scalable components and capabilities to adapt to market changes.

Key features include:

• Fits in standard 19-inch racks with active equipment
• Interchangeable system of panels, cassettes, modules and cables sold separately
• Available in 1RU, 1.5RU or 3RU sizes with 12-inch depth
• Pay-as-you-go model for cost-effective network growth
• Complete suite of solutions supporting various configurations

The CommScope XPND platform is currently available to North American customers and will be showcased at Fiber Connect 2025 in Nashville from June 1-4.

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) announced that Wyre, a joint venture between Telenet and Fluvius, has selected CommScope's cloud-native vCCAP Evo solution for their next-generation broadband access network in Belgium. The selection follows successful lab trials and ongoing field trials that demonstrate how the vCCAP Evo solution, combined with CommScope's Distributed Access Architecture (DAA), will enhance user experience.

Wyre, established in 2023, provides wholesale access to the hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) network in Flanders and Brussels. The implementation aims to deliver high-speed, low latency data services by pushing resources closer to the network edge. This collaboration supports Wyre's strategy to expand broadband capacity and build a cloud-native, software-based network focused on scalability and efficiency as they advance toward 10G networks.

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) and Emtelle have announced a strategic collaboration to manufacture hardened connectivity for blowable fiber optic drop cable in North America. The partnership combines CommScope's Prodigy® solution with Emtelle's REVOLink3™ cable to create a first-of-its-kind offering for fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) deployments. The integrated solution enables faster installation, reduced costs, and flexible integration across diverse network environments. The Prodigy connector features a smaller footprint for reduced environmental impact and compatibility with legacy fiber optic hardened connectors. Through this agreement, Emtelle will manufacture drop cables pre-terminated with the Prodigy universal FTTH connector.

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) has announced that Orange Belgium has deployed its Video Unified Edge (VUE) platform, marking the first VUE platform sale in the European market. The VUE platform will serve as a video core in Orange Belgium's Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) network, supporting both video data and control planes.

The platform virtualizes hardware-based QAM video network operations and supports expanded OFDM channel blocks in the downstream, provisions video channels, and encapsulates transport stream video multiplexers into a DEPI tunnel. This implementation enables Orange Belgium to deliver video content over DAA network portions while simplifying its video delivery architecture and facilitating transition from legacy I-CCAP topology.

CommScope (COMM) stockholders have approved five key proxy proposals at their annual meeting. The approved measures include: re-election of eight directors (Stephen C. Gray, L. William Krause, Joanne M. Maguire, Thomas J. Manning, Derrick A. Roman, Charles L. Treadway, Claudius E. Watts IV and Timothy T. Yates) for terms ending in 2026, ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for 2025, approval of executive compensation on a non-binding advisory basis, and additional shares for the 2019 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Series A Convertible Preferred Stock holders separately re-elected Scott H. Hughes and Patrick R. McCarter as directors through 2026.

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with net sales of $1.11 billion, up 23.5% year-over-year. The company achieved GAAP income from continuing operations of $289.7 million ($1.06 per share), compared to a loss in Q1 2024. Core non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA reached $245.2 million, marking a 159.2% increase. The CCS segment led growth with an 88% year-over-year increase in data center revenue. Following the sale of its OWN segment and DAS business unit to Amphenol Corporation, CommScope used proceeds to reduce debt, with next credit maturity due in 2027. The company ended Q1 with strong liquidity of $856 million and announced a new $50 million share repurchase program. Management confirmed 2025 Core adjusted EBITDA guidance of $1.00-1.05 billion.