cOS™ Broadband Platform

Optionality When Addressing the Demand for Reliable, High-Speed Broadband: The cOS virtualized core software platform offers a single solution to deliver high-speed broadband services over both fiber and coax from a shared infrastructure. With the cOS platform, operators can select optimal broadband technology on a location-by-location basis for a more precise approach to service delivery. The cOS virtualized core simultaneously supports XGS-PON, ComboPON, GPON, and 10G EPON, as well as multiple flavors of DOCSIS various access technologies to give operators economic options to address various markets.

Reducing Operational Expenses: The cOS platform's cloud-native architecture and virtualized CMTS, BNG, OLT, and third-party applications on the same compute infrastructure improve network agility, reducing the need for separate hardware for each function. This results in cost savings and simplified operations. The cOS platform's in service software (ISSU)upgrades also enhance security and system reliability enabling operators to benefit from enhancements and new capabilities without disrupting service, further reducing operational expenses and improving subscriber quality of experience.

Extended Reach with Minimal Investment: The cOS platform powers Harmonic’s portfolio of hardened edge devices, including high-density switches, remote OLTs and outdoor node enclosures in various form factors that can be placed in outdoor cabinets, strands, pedestals and on walls. The use of long-range coherent optics for extended middle-mile reach and high-output OLTs for the last mile provides the versatility to serve more subscribers from fewer locations without the need for major construction or building maintenance.

Harmonic’s cOS broadband platform is the driving force behind DOCOMO PACIFIC swiftly rolling out fiber-to-the-premises broadband service in just five weeks, an unparalleled, groundbreaking milestone. Faced with the aftermath of weather-related outages, the leading Guam-based telecom provider prioritized restoring connectivity for over 10,000 residents across Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Harmonic's cOS, coupled with the Wharf DAAS/CRE switch and Fin optical line terminals, facilitated rapid deployment in a disaggregated access architecture, enhancing network simplification, flexibility, and cost efficiency.

Additionally, Millicom successfully launched XGS-PON FTTH with Harmonic’s cOS broadband platform, enabling the Latin American telco provider to ensure faster, reliable broadband experiences for its residential subscribers while simultaneously providing the flexibility to offer ultrahigh-speed fiber broadband for enterprise accounts. This expands on Millicom’s continued use of the cOS platform to provide high-speed broadband services across nine countries in Latin America through its TIGO® brand. With Harmonic’s platform, Millicom can simplify management of fiber and cable networks, increase speeds available to its customers and accelerate time to market broadband services. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Source: www.harmonicinc.com