In these cases a new cable is called for.
A new cable might be needed to connect them, or some other kind of adapter.
But the new cable will bring competition to the market, which he said was more important than capacity.
The technical work on that new cable is not finished.
At that time, he added, manufacturers could begin designing equipment for the new cable.
The young man who had gone to find the new cable returned, made the connections and the car started.
The new 112-mile fiber-optic cable is expected to be ready in the fall.
It has at the same time made itself available to dozens of new cable and satellite systems worldwide, for free.
By hanging the new cable from existing towers, he said, "you can get it done today, rather than in 10 years or never."
If not, getting a new cable could take several months.