CMTS (Cable Modem Termination System)

A CMTS, or Cable Modem Termination System, is a crucial device used by cable internet providers to manage internet connections for multiple homes or businesses. It acts as a central hub that communicates with your cable modem, sending and receiving internet data efficiently. Think of it as the traffic controller that directs data flow between your modem and the wider internet, ensuring a stable and high-speed connection. Located typically at the cable company’s headend or distribution hub, the CMTS enables reliable, high-bandwidth internet services over existing cable TV infrastructure.