Millicom Leverages Harmonic's Unique Hybrid
Fiber-Cable, Node-Based Solution to Offer High-Speed Fiber to the
Home Broadband
SAN
JOSE, Calif., Feb. 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today
announced that Millicom (NASDAQ: TIGO), a leading provider of
fixed and mobile telecommunications services in Latin America through the TIGO®
brand, has successfully launched XGS-PON fiber-to-the-home (FTTH)
with Harmonic's industry-leading cOS® broadband
platform. This expands on Millicom's previously announced use of
the cOS platform to provide high-speed broadband services across
nine countries in Latin
America.
"Adding fiber services with the Harmonic fiber solution enables
us to ensure faster, reliable broadband experiences that delight
our residential subscribers while simultaneously giving us the
flexibility to offer ultrahigh-speed fiber broadband for enterprise
accounts," said Fabio Mando, Chief
Technology Officer at Millicom. "With Harmonic's platform, we
simplify management of fiber and cable networks, increase speeds
available to our customers and accelerate time to market of
broadband services."
Harmonic's Ripple hybrid fiber-cable nodes, powered by the Jetty
hardened switch and Fin SFP+ OLT modules, enable Millicom to
augment existing nodes to strategically and quickly deploy FTTH
while continuing to deliver DOCSIS services. Advanced telemetry via
cOS Central's real-time network analytics provides Millicom
powerful new insights and actionable recommendations for optimal
system performance.
"We're excited to broaden our partnership with Millicom and
further support their business growth," said Nimrod Ben-Natan, Senior Vice President and
General Manager, Broadband Business at Harmonic. "With the cOS
platform and Harmonic's hybrid nodes, Millicom can fast-track
cost-effective deployment of new high-speed fiber broadband across
Latin America and increase access
to their market-leading internet options."
Harmonic's Emmy Award-winning cOS virtualized core powers
next-gen broadband services to more than 26 million homes for 108
service providers worldwide, including leading operators in the
U.S., Europe, Latin America and Asia.
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
cable operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet service to
consumers' homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video
delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms, or powering
the delivery of gigabit internet cable 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.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements
concerning Harmonic's business and the anticipated capabilities,
advantages, reliability, efficiency, market acceptance, market
growth, specifications and benefits of Harmonic products, services
and technology are forward-looking statements. These statements are
based on our current expectations and beliefs and are subject to
risks and uncertainties, including the risks and
uncertainties more fully described in Harmonic's filings
with the Securities 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. The forward-looking statements in this press
release are based on information available to Harmonic as of the
date hereof, and Harmonic disclaims any obligation to update any
forward-looking statements.
Harmonic, the Harmonic logo and other Harmonic marks are owned
by Harmonic Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks referenced
herein are the property of their respective owners.
About Millicom
Millicom (NASDAQ U.S.: TIGO, Nasdaq
Stockholm: TIGO_SDB) is a leading provider of fixed and mobile
telecommunications services in Latin
America. Through our TIGO® and Tigo Business® brands, we
provide a wide range of digital services and products, including
TIGO Money for mobile financial services, TIGO Sports for local
entertainment, TIGO ONEtv for pay TV, high-speed data, voice, and
business-to-business solutions such as cloud and security. As of
September 30, 2023, Millicom,
including its Honduras Joint Venture, employed approximately 19,000
people and provided mobile and fiber-cable services through its
digital highways to more than 45 million customers, with a
fiber-cable footprint over 13 million homes passed. Founded in
1990, Millicom International Cellular S.A. is headquartered in
Luxembourg.
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/millicom-accelerates-fiber-deployments-with-harmonic-302064566.html
SOURCE Harmonic Inc.