Vectra, a leading broadband provider in Poland, has selected Harmonic’s cOS virtualised broadband platform to significantly upgrade its multigigabit broadband services. This strategic move will allow for a smooth transition to deep fibre infrastructure and the launch of innovative wholesale fibre and DOCSIS offerings.
This project marks a significant milestone as the world’s first implementation of Harmonic’s PTP-less capability for distributed access architecture (DAA). This innovative approach promises enhanced reliability, streamlined operations, and substantial cost savings for broadband deployments. “Partnering with Harmonic aligns perfectly with our strategy to lead Poland into the new era of multigigabit broadband connectivity,” said Bartlomiej Irzynski, CTO of Vectra. “The flexibility of the Harmonic cOS platform will enable us to offer outstanding broadband experiences that subscribers expect today while allowing for seamless future migration to fibre and next-generation DOCSIS networks. The Harmonic platform also empowers us to create new revenue streams with bitstream access and wholesale-over-DOCSIS services.”
Vectra’s deployment will integrate Harmonic’s cOS platform with Reef Remote PHY (R-PHY) Shelves, Oyster DAA nodes, and a range of remote OLT devices. The company will also leverage Harmonic’s SeaStar Optical Node to extend fibre connectivity to lower-density brownfield MDUs using existing in-building coax wiring. The adoption of a PTP-less Virtualized Core simplifies network complexity, improves reliability, accelerates rollout times, and speeds the delivery of advanced broadband services.
The cOS platform facilitates Vectra’s selective DOCSIS-to-PON migration, enabling the delivery of high-speed fibre connectivity to specific areas while utilising existing infrastructure and minimizing capital expenditure. Furthermore, the platform empowers Vectra to offer wholesale services over DOCSIS and PON to broadband partners across Poland, generating additional revenue streams. “Our partnership with Vectra underscores the industry’s growing momentum toward flexible, future-ready broadband architectures that are empowering next-generation broadband service delivery,” said Nimrod Ben-Natan, president and CEO at Harmonic. “By adopting our cOS platform and its unique capabilities, Vectra is paving the way for multigigabit broadband services that scale with demand and drive new revenue opportunities.”
Netceed, Harmonic’s value-added solutions provider, will play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth deployment, optimising the supply chain for broadband services, and enabling efficient scaling of the cOS platform.