Astound Broadband Set To Transform Its Network With Harmonic

Harmonic has announced that Astound Broadband, the sixth largest MSO in the U.S. catering to over one million subscribers, has selected the company's industry-leading cOS™ virtualised broadband platform to drive the evolution of its broadband infrastructure.

By adopting Harmonic's virtualised platform, Astound Broadband is taking a leap forward in delivering reliable, high-speed broadband connectivity to subscribers. This strategic move will enable Astound Broadband to boost network efficiency, gain critical scalability and enjoy a seamless path to fibre by leveraging a future-ready infrastructure.

"Providing critical broadband access to local communities fuels our innovation. By partnering with Harmonic, we are leveraging their cutting-edge technology, proven performance at scale and exceptional support to ensure high-speed connectivity for our customers today and in the future," said Patrick Murphy, executive vice president and chief technology officer, Astound Broadband.

Astound Broadband will deploy Harmonic's cOS platform in a distributed access architecture (DAA) with the company's Pebble Remote PHY Device. Powered by software, the cOS platform will enable a faster time to market for Astound Broadband's new services. Harmonic's solution provides Astound Broadband with a unified platform for DOCSIS today and PON for future FTTH deployments, minimising hardware requirements while delivering substantial power, space and cost efficiencies.

In addition, Harmonic's cOS Central will enhance Astound Broadband's network with advanced analytics and automation, offering real-time visibility and proactive issue resolution to ensure consistent and reliable broadband service.

"We are thrilled to partner with Astound Broadband, as we share a common vision and dedication to deliver exceptional customer experiences through innovative, high-performance broadband solutions," said Jeffrey Glahn, senior vice president of global sales, broadband, at Harmonic. "Astound Broadband is a trailblazer in the industry. By modernising its network with our cOS virtualised broadband platform and tapping into the flexibility to utilise fibre in the future, they are leading the charge toward the next generation of broadband infrastructure, inspiring other operators to follow suit."

Harmonic's market-leading cOS platform powers next-gen broadband services to more than 33 million homes worldwide for leading operators in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia.

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