New DOCSIS Chip Claims to Cut Costs

MaxLinear's Puma 9 chip is designed to reduce costs of Cable Modems and Set-Top Boxes by up to 50%, according to the company. This could impact how broadband providers roll out new services.

Light Reading: MaxLinear claims new 'Puma 9' DOCSIS chip is a big cost-cutter

Do you think this new chip will significantly change the way broadband providers operate?