The 10G Platform is a project spearheaded by CableLabs to bring symmetrical 10Gbps speeds to cable internet subscribers. It uses a combination of technologies, including fiber optics and DOCSIS 3.1 and 4.0 standards, which already support 10Gbps download speeds. This platform allows Mediacom to deliver 10Gbps speeds without digging new trenches and installing new fiber-to-the-home connections. The name 10G is short for 10Gbps and is unrelated to the 5G term used for mobile, which is short for “fifth generation.”