Rouzbeh Yassini’s Gallery

Frames of a Visionary: The Journey of Rouzbeh Yassini

This album celebrates the remarkable journey of Rouzbeh Yassini — from his early days as an engineer at GE, to earning an Emmy Award, and sharing his inspiring story in ‘The Accidental Network’.

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Rouzbeh Yassini-GE
Rouzbeh Yassini - LANcity booth 1993
Rouzbeh Yassini at his LANcity office
LANcity Modems
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Rouzbeh Yassini WVU Honarary Ph.D.
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Rouzbeh Yassini Fard outside of his company YAS Capital Partners
Rouzbeh Yassini Fard (first from right) Inducted into WVU Academy of Distinguished Alumni – 2013
Generations of Cable Modem at the Cable Center
Rouzbeh Yassini with Cable Modem Generations at the Cable Center
Rouzbeh Yassini and His ‘Babies’
Rouzbeh Yassini and his mom Nossrat (Nancy)
Rouzbeh Yassini Cable Hall of Fame induction speech, 2024
Rouzbeh Yassini Fard's Emmy Speech 2024
Rouzbeh Yassini Fard Presents 'The Accidental Network' at WVU
Rouzbeh Yassini Fard Speaks on 'The Accidental Network' at WVU
Rouzbeh Yassini Fard Signs 'The Accidental Network' at WVU
Cover Photo of Rouzbeh Yassini Fard’s Book ‘The Accidental Network’
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Rouzbeh Yassini’s Emmy Award Album

In 2023, a remarkable chapter in technology history was honored. The Emmy Awards recognized LANcity (CommScope), Broadcom, General Instrument (CommScope), and 3Com (HP) for their “Pioneering Technologies Enabling High-Performance Communications Over Cable TV Systems.”

At the heart of this achievement stood Rouzbeh Yassini, the visionary founder and CEO of LANcity, who received a special Emmy for inventing the cable modem and for his seminal role in shaping and developing DOCSIS—the global standard that revolutionized broadband connectivity.

The honor was celebrated at the 75th Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards, held on October 9, 2024, at the elegant Prince George Ballroom in New York City. The evening, hosted by David Pogue, correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning, brought together pioneers and innovators who transformed the way the world connects.

The following images capture the proud and emotional moments as Rouzbeh Yassini received this prestigious award—a tribute to his lifelong dedication to innovation and his enduring impact on the future of communications.

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“Rouzbeh Yassini accepting Emmy Award 2024”
“Rouzbeh Yassini giving speech with LANcity team and Emmy hosts”
“Rouzbeh Yassini speaking on stage with his name and LANcity CEO title displayed”
“Rouzbeh Yassini concluding Emmy speech with Emmy award in hand and applause”
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Rouzbeh Yassini accepting the 2024 Emmy Award for inventing the cable modem and pioneering DOCSIS.

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Rouzbeh Yassini delivering his Emmy acceptance speech, surrounded by LANcity team and Emmy hosts.

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Rouzbeh Yassini on stage with his name and LANcity CEO title displayed, highlighting his cable modem invention and DOCSIS leadership.

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Rouzbeh Yassini concluding his Emmy speech, holding the award and applauded by the audience.

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Screenshots from the official *Emmy® Awards for Technology & Engineering* livestream (theemmys.tv). Used for educational purposes to document Dr. Rouzbeh Yassini’s recognition. Emmy® is a trademark of NATAS.