Poland’s broadband landscape is entering a new era as Vectra, one of the country’s largest internet providers, partners with Harmonic to accelerate multigigabit service expansion. By deploying Harmonic’s industry-leading virtualized cOS broadband platform, Vectra aims to modernize its infrastructure, support high-speed connectivity, and open new business opportunities.
Vectra Adopts Harmonic’s cOS Platform for Multigigabit Expansion
Vectra’s decision to implement Harmonic’s cOS platform sets the stage for rapid broadband growth. The platform enables multigigabit service expansion, selective migration to deep fiber networks, and the rollout of wholesale fiber and DOCSIS offerings. By integrating Harmonic’s solution with Reef Remote PHY Shelves, Oyster DAA nodes, and newly launched SeaStar Optical Node devices, Vectra pursues both scalability and cost-effectiveness. This technology allows Vectra to reach more customers using existing infrastructure, providing high-speed fiber connectivity to brownfield multi-dwelling units (MDUs).
Pioneering PTP-less Distributed Access Architecture in Poland
A major highlight of the project is the world’s first deployment of PTP-less distributed access architecture (DAA). Traditionally, broadband networks rely on complex timing protocols like Precision Time Protocol (PTP) to coordinate distributed access. Harmonic’s breakthrough allows Vectra to eliminate the need for these timing networks, resulting in:
- Increased reliability in network operations
- Simplified rollouts of advanced broadband services
- Reduced capital and operational expenditures
This innovation positions Vectra as a technology leader in the Polish broadband market, making it easier and faster to introduce next-generation services to customers.
New Revenue Streams and Future-Proof Broadband Services
With the cOS platform, Vectra is not just enhancing current service offerings but also unlocking new wholesale opportunities. The platform enables selective migration from DOCSIS to PON networks, letting Vectra target specific areas for fiber upgrades. In addition, it allows the company to provide bitstream access and wholesale-over-DOCSIS services to broadband partners. This strategic flexibility opens up:
- Additional revenue streams across Poland
- Faster and more efficient scaling of services
- A sustainable path for future broadband innovations
Collaboration with Netceed, Harmonic’s key supply chain partner, further streamlines the deployment process and supports Vectra’s mission to deliver digital infrastructure to more communities.
In summary, the Vectra Harmonic broadband partnership brings a wave of innovation to Poland’s digital infrastructure. By leveraging Harmonic’s advanced cOS platform and pioneering PTP-less deployment, Vectra is poised to offer faster, more reliable, and future-ready broadband services. This move not only meets current customer demands, but also lays the groundwork for new business models and nationwide connectivity growth.
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