The Company's New FTTH Deployment Options
for BEAD Shorten Project Timelines Leveraging
Existing Network Infrastructure
SAN
JOSE, Calif., Sept. 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today
announced its Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD)
solutions enable broadband operators to deploy high-speed
fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) services faster, utilizing the
domestically manufactured Fin remote OLT (R-OLT) in conjunction
with an operator's existing network edge devices. The
American-built Fin 10G R-OLT SFP+ can serve customers at ranges up
to 20km, extending the reach of existing network edge devices to
address isolated unserved and underserved communities.
"We are fully supportive of the BEAD-BABA program's efforts to
bring internet access to all," said Dan
Gledhill, senior vice president, fiber broadband at
Harmonic. "Enabling efficient delivery of high-speed fiber
broadband services from both new and existing network equipment
lets operators mitigate mid-mile construction, allowing efforts to
focus on last-mile fiber connections to end subscribers. Our
solutions help operators cut the cost of deployment projects,
reduce time to market and help streamline delivery into rural
communities."
The Fin pluggable module can be hosted by Harmonic's portfolio
of rack-mounted switches and Jetty remote switches. Jetty fits into
Harmonic's Ripple and Oyster nodes and can also be retrofitted into
third-party nodes thanks to Harmonic's unique Raft adaptive
solution for legacy enclosures. Jetty supports long range 10/25G
Ethernet so operators can also daisy chain nodes to more
efficiently expand service areas and optimize use of existing fiber
assets.
The company expects to complete the BEAD and Build America, Buy
America (BABA) certification process for the Fin R-OLT module by
the end of the year and for other key fiber products in 2025.
SCTE TechExpo24 attendees can see Harmonic's fiber broadband
innovations on display in booth 803. To schedule a meeting with
Harmonic, visit
www.harmonicinc.com/broadband/events/scte-techexpo.
To learn more about Harmonic's cOS platform and portfolio of
network edge devices, visit www.harmonicinc.com/broadband. Further
information about Harmonic and the company's solutions is available
at www.harmonicinc.com.
About Harmonic
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide
leader in virtualized broadband and video delivery solutions,
enables media companies and service providers to deliver
ultra-high-quality video streaming and broadcast services to
consumers globally. The company revolutionized broadband networking
via the industry's first virtualized broadband solution, enabling
operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet services to
consumers' homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video
delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms, or powering
the delivery of gigabit internet services, Harmonic is changing the
way media companies and service providers monetize live and
on-demand content on every screen. More information is available at
www.harmonicinc.com.
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the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements
concerning BEAD-BABA certification of our products, and Harmonic's
business and the anticipated capabilities, advantages, reliability,
efficiency, market acceptance, market growth, specifications and
benefits of Harmonic products, services and technology are
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and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended Dec. 31, 2023, its
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its Current Reports on Form 8-K.
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information available to Harmonic as of the date hereof, and
Harmonic disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking
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