May 23 (Reuters) - CommScope Holding ( COMM ) is

exploring the sale of its broadband connectivity and cable

solutions (CCS) division, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

The U.S.-based network infrastructure provider has spent

years working to lower its debt in the wake of sizable

acquisitions and economic challenges during the pandemic that

stunted its growth.

The company is aiming to secure as much as $10 billion for

its CCS division and has reached out to private equity firms and

industry players, the report said, citing people with knowledge

of the matter.

CommScope ( COMM ) did not immediately respond to a Reuters request

for comment.

It is also working with an adviser to gauge buyer interest

in the business, the report added.

Last year, the company sold its outdoor wireless network and

distributed antenna systems businesses to Amphenol ( APH ) for

$2.1 billion to partially alleviate its debt load.

The company is also evaluating other alternatives, including

a potential sale of the whole company, with the CCS division

being its largest by sales and operating income, according to

the Bloomberg report.

The discussions are in the early stages, and there is no

guarantee that they will result in a transaction, the report

said.