Experience Innovation in Action at CommScope’s FAST Track

In today’s race to deliver high-speed broadband everywhere, service providers face a common challenge: bridging the gap between innovation and implementation. It’s one thing to see a solution on paper, it’s another to see it perform in the field. That’s the inspiration behind CommScope’s Fiber Architecture Solutions Technology (FAST) Track Experience, a live outdoor demonstration site in Catawba, North Carolina.

At CommScope’s FAST Track, innovation meets reality. Here, you can explore a complete, working fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) ecosystem—built to replicate the real-world networks that power communities nationwide. It’s not a simulation or a trade show display, it’s a proving ground designed for hands-on learning, collaboration and progress.

Step Inside the Network

CommScope’s FAST Track lets broadband professionals do something few have ever experienced: step inside a live fiber network.

Walk through the full FTTH journey—from the central office headend to fiber distribution hubs (FDHs), closures and the subscriber premises. Follow the path of light as it travels through diverse fiber architectures and see how each component works together to create a resilient, scalable broadband network.

You’ll see industry-leading innovations in action, such as:

·       FDH 5000: a high-capacity, compact hub delivering up to 864 connections, merging inside and outside plant functionality.

·       FDH 3000 Enhanced Mini: offering up to 96 distribution fibers with flexible plug-and-play splitter options for fast activation.

·       FDH 4000 Closure: a 288-connection, all-weather design built to withstand storms, floods and demanding field conditions.

These are the real systems that network engineers rely on—ready to be opened, observed and explored.

Bringing Fiber Architectures to Life

CommScope’s FAST Track showcases a range of fiber distribution architectures that reflect today’s most prevalent deployment models and challenges:

Distributed Edge Architecture – Demonstrates how a single-level split distributed throughout the network simplifies deployment, reduces splice points and optimizes fiber utilization.

Cascaded Indexing Terminal Architecture – A plug-and-play approach that streamlines installation and scaling, especially valuable in dense suburban or greenfield builds.

Cascaded Tap Architecture – Ideal for rural or low-density applications, using lower fiber counts to cost-effectively extend broadband farther.

Cascaded Star Architecture – A traditional PON design optimized for performance and future scalability.

Each live setup shows how design decisions directly impact performance, labor efficiency, and scalability—helping service providers test, compare and validate the best fit for their network strategy.

Hands-on Learning and Collaboration

CommScope’s FAST Track doubles as both a training ground and innovation hub. Visitors can work side by side with CommScope experts to:

·       Refine installation techniques, such as splicing and fiber routing

·       Test product interoperability across real FTTH architectures

·       Explore maintenance and upgrade processes in a controlled environment

This practical, hands-on learning shortens the learning curve, builds workforce confidence and accelerates deployment readiness.

“What an incredible visit to CommScope’s new FAST Track facility and manufacturing plant! Seeing real-world network deployments up close brought broadband innovations to life—showing how every connection we build makes a difference for our customers. Experiences like this sharpen our perspective as we help service providers design and deliver the networks of tomorrow,” said Danielle Marlow, Netceed Product Line Manager.

Supporting the Local Community

The Catawba site also reflects our long-standing commitment to North Carolina—investing in local talent, technology and community partnerships. CommScope’s FAST Track creates opportunities for workforce development and regional collaboration while serving as a national model for broadband innovation and education.

The Broader Impact

As the industry works to close the digital divide and deliver fiber broadband to everyone, CommScope’s FAST Track plays a pivotal role in translating technology into tangible outcomes. It’s where new solutions are proven, best practices are shared, and the next generation of broadband leaders gain real-world experience.

When fiber solutions move beyond the brochure and into the field, innovation becomes impact—faster, smarter and more sustainable.

Experience Broadband Innovation Where it Happens

Book your live tour of CommScope’s FAST Track at commscope.com/fast-track today.

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