Harmonic announced that Argentinian cable TV and broadband provider Telecentro has selected its cOS broadband platform to modernise its broadband network. The virtualised core software and edge devices will help Telecentro boost its investment in DOCSIS 3.1, enabling the company to deliver high-speed internet services to its residential and corporate subscribers, said Harmonic.
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Enhanced Capacity and Cost Efficiency
Commenting on the choice, Telecentro said, "With the cOS platform, we will be able to swiftly increase the capacity of our internet services, enhance service reliability, and reduce operational expenses, including power, space, and cooling costs. Additionally, it will provide better observability of the network's status."
Telecentro will deploy Harmonic's cOS virtualised software in a distributed access architecture (DAA). Harmonic's Pebble Remote PHY Device will be deployed with its Ripple modular DAA node, as well as with the Raft adapter, which instantly enables DAA capabilities in Telecentro's existing nodes, Harmonic explained.
Improved Network Visibility
The Harmonic solution increases broadband speeds and maximises the value of Telecentro's existing DOCSIS 3.1 network. Additionally, Harmonic's cOS Central service will provide Telecentro with real-time and high-volume data to improve network visibility and foster proactive issue resolution.
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Telecentro
Founded in 1990, Telecentro is a telecommunications operator based in Argentina. According to the company, Telecentro's network covers Buenos Aires and the Greater Buenos Aires Area, with its own fiber infrastructure and reaching B2C and B2B customers with HFC and FTTH access technologies.
