Beyond 10G PON: How 50G Unlocks the Next Wave of Cable Innovation

In this Lightwave + BTR interview, Calix VP of Technology Mike Emendorfer shares why 50G PON is the natural next step beyond XGS‑PON for cable operators. He explains how 50G capacity and PON slicing enable new residential, business, and mobile transport use cases—from Wi‑Fi 7 and advanced video to enterprise and mobile x‑haul—while also highlighting how Calix helps operators accelerate ITU‑T PON deployments using standardized, interoperable architectures.