MoCA has always emphasised MAC rates as PHY rates are often the result of tests performed in pristine lab environments and do not reflect real world conditions.

Results reported today are based on 108 homes tested throughout the US so far.

Chart shows the percentage of paths delivering a specific data rate or higher for both raw data (PHY) and net (MAC) throughput.

No special conditions were required to be a participant. For instance, no homes were screened or chosen based on construction materials, age or condition of wiring, or type of pay TV service. The objective was to collect results from a diversity of real-world, coax-based installations.

“Service providers require validation of a technology’s characteristics and capabilities for them to seriously consider adoption and integration into their network and more importantly, customer’s homes,” said Charles Cerino, MoCA President.

“My extensive experience testing various technologies always comes down to; does it work in the field? Our rigorous examination of MoCA 2.0 in the lab and in the field proves that our technology standard is fast and reliable.”

Completion of the field tests is targeted for the March 2015 timeframe.

This is the second field trial conducted by MoCA. In 2005, the Alliance conducted tests of MoCA 1.0 in 250 homes throughout the US and verified better than 100Mbps net throughputs in 97% of all outlets. The same data rate was achieved in 100 percent of outlets with minor remediation to the in-home network. 

Though currently testing in the US, it is the intent of the Alliance to conduct these same tests internationally.