Observed Signal · Sep 24, 2026 · Partnership · Source: PR Newswire: Technology News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Lightcurve Partners with Harmonic for Multi-Gigabit Broadband over Coax
Harmonic announced that broadband service provider Lightcurve is deploying its cOS virtualized broadband platform to deliver multi-gigabit internet speeds to Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs) in central and western Washington state. Using Harmonic's Oyster nodes with Pebble Remote PHY devices in a distributed access architecture, Lightcurve can offer up to 8 Gbps downstream and 1 Gbps upstream over existing coaxial wiring, avoiding the cost and disruption of fiber overbuild. The solution also includes Harmonic's Central AI-powered network intelligence for proactive troubleshooting. Lightcurve's COO, Dr. Pao Lo, emphasized the speed and cost-effectiveness of the deployment, while Harmonic's SVP of Global Sales, Jeffrey Glahn, highlighted the capital-efficient path to multi-gigabit broadband. Harmonic will showcase the platform at SCTE TechExpo26.
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- Lightcurve is deploying Harmonic's cOS virtualized broadband platform to deliver multi-gigabit services to MDUs over existing coax wiring.
- The solution enables downstream speeds up to 8 Gbps and upstream speeds up to 1 Gbps.
- Lightcurve uses Harmonic's Oyster nodes with Pebble Remote PHY devices in a distributed access architecture.
- Lightcurve is also using Harmonic's Central AI-driven network intelligence for network analytics and troubleshooting.
- Harmonic will showcase its cOS platform at SCTE TechExpo26, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, in booth A153.
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