Harmonic’s cOS Virtualized Broadband Platform Accelerates Network
Modernization, Unleashing Faster Speeds and Providing a Path to Fiber
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Harmonic (NASDAQ:HLIT) today 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™ virtualized broadband platform to drive the evolution of its broadband infrastructure. By adopting Harmonic’s virtualized 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 fiber 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 …
