Convergence of wireline and wireless networks, and the converged core, are generally on a later stage of operator’s roadmaps than wireless-only migrations, but in the medium term, many telcos aim to take advantage of the fact that the 5G core turns 5G into a multi-access platform, in which convergence could enable new services while delivering cost and operational efficiencies. This vision has made wireline-focused industry bodies increasingly active in 5G, whether standard bodies like the Broadband Forum, or trade groups like CableLabs, the North American cable industry’s R&D arm. CableLabs has increasingly contributed to 5G standards and to initiatives like Open RAN, and it has now initiated two projects that aim to drive further inter-sector collaboration on network and service…