Abstract: A method of operating a hybrid fiber coax transmission system to provide Fiber to the Home Office (FTTHO) functionality comprises directing, via a fiber portion of the transmission system, first wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) optical signals corresponding to a first category of subscriber service. The first wavelength division multiplexed WDM optical signals, which are within a first wavelength band, originate at a primary hub or headend and are sent to a plurality of fiber nodes where they are converted to respective electrical signals. The converted electrical signals are transmitted, via a coaxial cable portion of the transmission system, to the homes of individual subscribers. The method further comprises a step of exchanging, via a fiber portion of the transmission system, demultiplexed second WDM optical signals corresponding to fiber-to-the-home office (FTTHO) service between a headend and the home of at least one of the individual subscribers.