ZTE Corporation has announced that its xPON Next-Generation Optical Access Platform has passed tests by the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF). MEF 9 ensures equipment conformance when deployed at user-network interface for setting up Ethernet virtual circuits (EVCs) and VLANs. MEF 14 tests EVC-related performance of the services.?

MEF is a global industry alliance consisting of telecom service providers, cable TV operators, and network equipment vendors. As the official laboratory of MEF, Lometrix provides the certification testing.

The Daily

Subscribe
Friday–July 24

Charter Says See You in September

If there was a subliminal message hiding in Charter’s 2Q26 earnings call Friday, it was, “Wait ’til September.” That’s when the Cox deal closes, a new COO arrives, and the promotional hangover fades. But first, it’s got to deal with worsening broadband losses and a revenue decline.

Read the Full Issue
The Skinny is delivered on Tuesday and focuses on the cable profession. You'll stay in the know on the headlines, topics and special issues you value most. Sign Up

Calendar

Aug 7
2026 Most Powerful Women Awards Honoring the Women Shaping the Future of Connectivity, Media & Technology
Nov 3
Most Powerful Women Awards Gala Honoring the Women Shaping the Future of Connectivity, Media & Technology
Nov 4
Top Women Leadership Forum Top Women Leadership Forum
Full Calendar

Jobs

Seeking an INDUSTRY JOB or hiring for one?
VIEW JOBS

In conjunction with our sister brand, Cynopsis, we are offering hiring managers a deep pool of media-savvy, skilled candidates at a range of experience levels and sectors. The result will be an even more robust industry job board, to help both employers and job seekers.

Contact us at marketing@cynopsis.com, for more information about posting a job on the website and our Jobs newsletter, sent twice weekly to 85,000 media professionals.