Comtrend Wins FCC Nod for Wi-Fi 6 VDSL Gateway as DSL Vendors Dwindle
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Irvine, Calif. – October 06, 2026 -- Comtrend has secured FCC conditional approval for its PBL-6201 Wi-Fi 6 Bonded VDSL Gateway, giving broadband service providers a certified equipment option as fewer vendors continue manufacturing DSL gear.
Rural Providers Still Rely Heavily on Copper Networks
According to NTCA's 2025 Broadband/Internet Availability Survey, 40.8% of surveyed rural broadband providers still serve some customers over copper lines. With equipment vendors increasingly exiting the DSL gateway market, replacement and upgrade options for these providers have narrowed.