Harmonic Partners with GCI to Enhance Alaskan Broadband through Advanced DOCSIS 4.0 Services
- Harmonic partners with GCI to modernize Alaska's broadband services using its cOS™ virtualized broadband platform.
- The collaboration enhances GCI's DOCSIS network, enabling multi-gigabit and future 10-gig internet speeds.
- Harmonic's cOS Central services will ensure high-quality broadband experiences and proactive maintenance for GCI's network operations.
Harmonic Partners with GCI to Revolutionize Alaskan Broadband Services
Harmonic has forged a pivotal partnership with GCI, Alaska's leading telecommunications provider, to modernize GCI's DOCSIS network, thereby enhancing high-speed broadband services statewide. This collaboration centers around Harmonic's cOS™ virtualized broadband platform, which will enable GCI to deliver cutting-edge DOCSIS 4.0 services. As a result, GCI is set to offer improved internet speeds and enhanced reliability for its customers, addressing the growing demand for high-quality broadband in the region. Troy Goldie, GCI's senior vice president, underscores the commitment to not only meeting current multi-gigabit speeds but also ensuring future scalability, with aspirations to reach 10-gig consumer internet speeds.
The partnership emphasizes a strategic approach to network modernization, where Harmonic's turnkey solution simplifies the deployment process from design to outside plant construction. This includes critical infrastructure upgrades such as new 1.8 GHz amplifiers, which are essential for facilitating the capabilities of DOCSIS 4.0 technology. By focusing on enhancing the existing DOCSIS setup, this initiative aims to prolong operational longevity while also paving the way for future innovations in the telecommunications landscape. The collaboration reflects a significant investment in the technological backbone of Alaskan broadband, ensuring that GCI can meet both current and future connectivity demands.
To further enhance GCI's network operations, Harmonic will implement its cOS Central services, which provide real-time insights and proactive maintenance capabilities. This integration ensures a consistently high-quality broadband experience for subscribers, addressing immediate needs while preparing for future advancements. Yaniv Ben-Soussan, Harmonic's senior vice president of customer experience, encapsulates the essence of this partnership, stating it is a pathway to delivering superior high-bandwidth broadband services to Alaskan communities. By leveraging Harmonic's expertise and innovation, GCI is poised to significantly elevate its service offerings, meeting the connectivity needs of Alaska's residents.
In addition to this collaboration, Harmonic's reputation as a market leader in cable broadband equipment positions it favorably within the industry. The recognition from Dell’Oro Group as a leader in Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) further cements Harmonic's role in shaping the future of broadband technology. This partnership not only aims to fulfill the immediate broadband requirements of Alaskan communities but also strategically positions GCI for continued growth and innovation in an evolving telecommunications sector.