While some cable operators are now running fiber to the home service, they're usually only doing it in higher-end developments where they get an easy return on their investment. One such carrier is Metrocast (see our
user reviews) who've decided to deploy Motorola's fiber/coax hybrid RF over Glass (
RFoG) technology -- a solution that lets cable operators use their traditional coax hardware over fiber. According to a Motorola
press release, Metrocast will be deploying the technology "in select Virginia properties in specific rebuild areas." According to the Metrocast
website, unless you live in one of these higher scale developments, the fastest broadband service they currently offer is 10 Mbps downstream.