Events

The conference took place during October 21–23, 2025 at the Zhijiang Hotel in Hangzhou, China. It was organized by the China Federation of Radio and Television Association and China Radio and Television Network Co., Ltd.

The event’s main theme was "AI Empowers the Convergence and Development of Audiovisual Media", setting the stage for discussions on the industry's digital transformation and intelligent future.

Over the three days, the conference featured numerous forums and keynote reports that delved into specific technological and strategic challenges and the related innovations. Key topics included optimizing the Ultra High Definition (UHD) video industry chain and building a new intelligent, cloud-based infrastructure using technologies like 5G and AI applications. A significant portion of the discussion centered on how generative AI is reshaping the global audiovisual industry, with forums exploring solutions for property rights and monetization using technologies like digital fingerprints, blockchain, and Web3. Other topics included the use of AI and virtual reality to reshape digital sports experiences and the development of an Intelligent Body for a new cultural tourism integrated ecosystem.

UTStarcom, a global telecommunications infrastructure provider, drives digital transformation by offering innovative solutions that enable network operators to deliver high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective communication services. At ICTC 2025, UTStarcom highlighted its approach to addressing the need for true broadband services among Cable TV operators and their customers: the Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial Converged Gigabit Broadband Access Technology.

While full-fiber broadband network is prevalent in greenfield deployments, rolling out fiber infrastructure is often hampered by massive capital investment, and represents a serious deployment challenge in dense urban environments due to congested infrastructure and other challenges. Cable TV operators, however, possess a substantial advantage: a huge existing coaxial cable network reaching millions of subscribers in cities and rural areas. This existing coaxial infrastructure represents a vast sunk investment with great potential for evolution.

UTStarcom's innovative MultiGBASE-T1 Over Coax hybrid fiber-coaxial access network allows Cable TV operators to reuse this existing coaxial infrastructure. By doing so, they can transform it with minimal investment into an all-IP Gigabit broadband access network.

During the ICTC 2025 event, Mr. Zhou Zhengkai, UTStarcom’s Head of Marketing and Senior Advisor to the CEO, delivered a presentation “Research on the Application of 1000Base-T1 Fiber/Coaxial Hybrid Access Networks and Solutions in Broadcast and Television Networks” detailing the company’s approach to fiber-coaxial technology convergence. In his speech, Mr. Zhou explained the technological foundation of the MultiGBASE-T1 Over Coax solution, outlining the key principles, benefits, and the value proposition it offers to operators and their customers. 

Delegates and visitors at ICTC 2025 also had an excellent opportunity to explore UTStarcom's MultiGBASE-T1 Over Coax products firsthand, and discuss their network convergence and transformation needs with the company's technical and sales representatives at the dedicated booth.

For inquiries regarding the hybrid fiber-coaxial access solution, please contact us at sales@utstar.com