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DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) is a standard for broadband over cable television systems. It is used to deliver high-speed internet, voice, and video services to cable subscribers.

The DOCSIS standard was first introduced in 1997 and has undergone several revisions since then. The primary goal of DOCSIS is to provide a common interface for cable operators and equipment manufacturers to develop and deploy broadband services. The standard specifies the protocols and technologies used for data communication between the subscriber's modem and the cable modem termination system (CMTS) in the cable operator's network.

DOCSIS supports high-speed internet access with data rates of up to several hundred megabits per second. It uses a variety of technologies, including frequency-division multiplexing (FDM) and time-division multiple access (TDMA), to provide multiple channels on a single cable plant. The DOCSIS 3.1 standard, introduced in 2013, enables data rates of up to 1.4 Gbps, making it suitable for Gigabit internet services.

The DOCSIS standard has been widely adopted by cable operators around the world. It is supported by a number of industry associations, including the CableLabs organization, which develops and maintains the DOCSIS standard. The standard is also supported by a range of equipment manufacturers, including major cable modem and CMTS providers.

DOCSIS continues to evolve with the introduction of new standards, such as DOCSIS 4.0, which promises even faster data rates and more efficient use of the cable plant. The standard remains an important technology for delivering broadband services over cable systems.