Harmonic Powers Telia's Next-Generation Broadband Upgrade in Norway
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) has announced a significant upgrade to Telia's broadband network in Norway. This development aims to enhance user experience, reduce churn, and support revenue growth as Telia transitions to the state-of-the-art cOS™ virtualized broadband platform. This strategic collaboration marks a pivotal moment for Telia, the second-largest telecom operator in Norway, to achieve higher connectivity speeds and reliability for its customers.
Transformative Solution for Enhanced Connectivity
The upgrade involves replacing outdated broadband routers with Harmonic's cutting-edge cOS platform deployed in a Distributed Access Architecture (DAA). By adopting this innovative technology, Telia is set to lower operational costs by minimizing space, power, and hardware requirements. Notably, the cOS platform ensures seamless integration with existing third-party Remote-PHY nodes, critical for interoperability.
Georg Erling Svendsen, CTO at Telia Norway, emphasized the importance of this transformation: "We seized the opportunity to transform our network to continue delivering what matters most to our customers: superior-quality, blazing-fast, reliable broadband connectivity." This upgrade not only promises enhanced service quality but also positions Telia as a leader in Norway's competitive telecom market.
Advanced Features to Improve Customer Experience
Harmonic's cOS Central services are set to provide Telia with essential functionalities, including:
- Automation for streamlined network operations
- Advanced analytics for data-driven decision-making
- Real-time visibility for consistent high-quality service
The integration of Harmonic's Beacon ISM application will further optimize spectrum efficiency and bandwidth, significantly reducing the need for on-site truck rolls. These combined solutions are designed to elevate the customer's experience while effectively lowering subscriber churn rates.
Comprehensive Support and Expertise
In addition to the technological upgrades, Harmonic will deliver a full suite of professional deployment services, which includes:
- Installation and server configuration
- Technical support
- On-site engineering training
Stefan Meier, Vice President of Broadband Sales Europe at Harmonic, remarked, "Harmonic's collaboration with Telia builds on our growing momentum with leading operators across Europe who are embracing the cOS platform to accelerate broadband transformation." This collaboration enables Telia to deliver high-speed, reliable broadband services, solidifying its position in a rapidly evolving market.
Harmonic’s Market Leadership
According to Dell'Oro Group, Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) is the market leader in cable broadband equipment, virtual CMTS, and DAA solutions. The company's cOS platform currently powers nearly 38 million CPE devices worldwide, serving prominent operators across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
For more information about Harmonic’s innovative broadband solutions, visit www.harmonicinc.com/broadband.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements regarding Harmonic's business and anticipated capabilities, advantages, and market acceptance. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties outlined in Harmonic's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K. Harmonic disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements as new information becomes available.