Where technical talent rises to the challenge
The SCTE Broadband Championship
What It Is
The SCTE Broadband Championship, formerly known as the Cable-Tec Games, is a competition where industry experts compete to showcase their technical skills, demonstrate their expertise and represent their company and chapter through various technical Challenges.
It’s not just a contest — it’s a celebration of technical skill, dedication and expertise in our industry.
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How it Works
Competitors begin their journey at their local SCTE chapter by participating in a Broadband Skills Challenge, which features multiple competition categories including cable splicing, meter reading, OTDR and more. Winners from these local events advance to the international stage, joining fellow champions at SCTE TechExpo to compete in the SCTE Broadband Championship for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. In addition to these top honors, the Rookie of the Year medal is presented to the competitor with the highest overall score among first-time participants, recognizing and celebrating emerging talent in the industry.
Championship winners receive not only top honors but also industry-wide recognition through media coverage, along with a certificate of participation.
Get Started
Reach out to your local SCTE chapter or explore events to find upcoming Broadband Skills Challenges in your area.
Spirit of the Games Award
Presented annually, the Spirit of the Games Award honors a participant, volunteer, staff member or host vendor who exemplifies exceptional sportsmanship and embraces the learning environment at the games. Established in memory of David Jones, this award reflects his enduring commitment to the spirit of the SCTE Broadband Skills Challenge.
Nominations for the Spirit of the Games Award may be submitted at any time during the Broadband Skills Challenge season via the nomination form below. The recipient will be announced during the Broadband Championships, held at SCTE TechExpo.
Looking to sponsor the Spirit of the Games Award? Contact [email protected].
Broadband Skills Demonstrations
Meter Reading – demonstrated by Viavi
A video demonstrating meter reading, an interactive practice module and a score sheet can be found on Viavi’s site here: https://eguides.viavisolutions.com/cablegames/
Fiber Splicing – demonstrated by the SCTE Sooner State Chapter
OTDR – demonstrated by Viavi
TDR – demonstrated by Tempo
Splicing – demonstrated by AFL
Drop Connection – demonstrated by PPC
Fiber Termination – demonstrated by AFL
Cable Splicing – demonstrated by PPC
MTDR – demonstrated by Springbok Instruments
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