CommScope and NCTC Announce Enhanced Collaboration to Support Independent Service Providers

Agreement will facilitate network design assistance and grant application guidance for NCTC members

CLAREMONT, N.C. and OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM), a global leader in network connectivity, announced today a collaboration with the National Content & Technology Cooperative (NCTC) to provide enhanced access to CommScope's end-to-end network solutions for NCTC members.

NCTC supports independent broadband and pay-TV communications service providers serving small and midsized communities in all 50 United States and territories. Together, NCTC members reach about one-third of the households in the United States. CommScope and NCTC have a decades-long relationship; this enhanced collaboration reflects a stronger alliance as CommScope reinforces its ongoing commitment to bringing broadband to rural areas and underserved areas.

Through this partnership, NCTC members will have enhanced purchasing options for CommScope® solutions via a dedicated distribution partner. CommScope will also assist NCTC members with navigating Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program funding to finance rural FTTH network deployments. Additionally, CommScope is providing resources to help service providers design efficient, scalable fiber networks.

"We're excited to work with NCTC to bring their members these valuable opportunities," stated Michelle Hogan, general manager, Broadband Solutions, North America at CommScope. "We are committed to working with service providers of all sizes to make coast-to-coast broadband access a reality. This agreement streamlines the process of accessing our Build America, Buy America (BABA)-compliant portfolio of FTTH solutions for independent service providers. We're able to deliver at greater scale than ever before, which will help independent service providers fulfill their mission to ensure no one is left behind in our digital society."

"CommScope's network solutions enable NCTC members to improve, upgrade, and manage their access network and broadband deployments quickly, economically, and efficiently," said Jacob Igval, VP, Access Network Solutions, CommScope. "Whether members are building new networks or upgrading existing ones, CommScope has a deep portfolio of innovative, end-to-end products that can help maximize their investments in broadband network technology."

"NCTC is dedicated to empowering our members with the tools and partnerships they need to deliver high-quality broadband to their communities," said Rob Smith, VP, Group Purchasing at NCTC. "Our expanded collaboration with CommScope ensures that our members have streamlined access to industry-leading network solutions, helping them deploy and enhance broadband networks more efficiently. We're excited to have a comprehensive suite of CommScope products and services in our online store, Marketplace."

This collaboration will help put CommScope technology and expertise right where it's most needed—in all communities across America.

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About the National Content & Technology Cooperative
The National Content & Technology Cooperative (NCTC) is a Kansas-based, not-for-profit corporation comprised of nearly 700 independent cable and broadband operators serving one-third of the connected households in all 50 United States and territories. The NCTC negotiates content, connectivity, and technology solutions for its member companies that create operational efficiencies, new products, and revenue streams for sustainable growth. For more information, visit: https://www.nctconline.org/

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SOURCE NCTC