Lightcurve Leverages Harmonic’s Virtualized Platform to Deliver…

Event summary

Harmonic’s cOS™ virtualized platform enables Lightcurve to deliver up to 8 Gbps downstream and 1 Gbps upstream to MDUs over existing coax infrastructure.
Lightcurve avoids the cost of fiber overbuild by reusing in-building wiring, offering competitive speeds without infrastructure replacement.
The virtualized access architecture supports multi-gigabit speeds over DOCSIS while preserving optionality for future fiber integration.
Lightcurve uses Harmonic’s Central AI-driven network intelligence for continuous network analytics and proactive issue resolution.

The big picture

This partnership highlights a broader industry trend where broadband service providers are increasingly leveraging virtualized broadband platforms to deliver multi-gigabit speeds without the high costs and disruptions associated with fiber overbuilds. Harmonic’s cOS™ platform, a market leader in cable broadband equipment, enables operators like Lightcurve to offer fiber-like performance while maintaining flexibility for future network upgrades. This approach is particularly relevant in regions like Washington state, where demand for high-speed internet is growing rapidly.

What we're watching

Network Evolution: How Lightcurve’s ability to preserve optionality for fiber will affect its long-term network strategy and investment priorities.
Market Positioning: Whether Lightcurve can sustain its competitive edge in Washington state by leveraging Harmonic’s technology to meet subscriber demand for higher speeds.
Technological Adoption: The pace at which other broadband service providers adopt similar virtualized broadband solutions to avoid costly fiber overbuilds.