AOI Quantum Bandwidth Networking Products Certified for Deployment by Charter Communications
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) has received certification from Charter Communications for the deployment of its 1.8GHz amplifiers and QuantumLink™ remote management software. The certification includes multiple Quantum18™ products that will support Charter's network evolution project implementing extended spectrum DOCSIS (ESD).
The deployment will enable Charter to deliver symmetrical and multi-gigabit services up to 10 Gbps downstream and 1 Gbps upstream. Digicomm International, AOI's exclusive distribution partner since 2023, will support the end-to-end installation experience. The Quantum18 amplifier lineup allows providers to transition from legacy to newer network systems while maintaining compatibility with existing amplifier housings and management tools.
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) ha ottenuto la certificazione da parte di Charter Communications per l'implementazione dei suoi amplificatori a 1,8 GHz e del software di gestione remota QuantumLink™. La certificazione comprende diversi prodotti Quantum18™ che supporteranno il progetto di evoluzione della rete di Charter, basato sull'adozione del DOCSIS a spettro esteso (ESD).
Questa implementazione permetterà a Charter di offrire servizi simmetrici e multi-gigabit fino a 10 Gbps in downstream e 1 Gbps in upstream. Digicomm International, partner esclusivo di distribuzione di AOI dal 2023, assisterà nell'intero processo di installazione. La gamma di amplificatori Quantum18 consente ai fornitori di passare da sistemi di rete legacy a soluzioni più moderne, mantenendo la compatibilità con gli alloggiamenti degli amplificatori e gli strumenti di gestione esistenti.
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) ha recibido la certificación de Charter Communications para el despliegue de sus amplificadores de 1.8 GHz y el software de gestión remota QuantumLink™. La certificación incluye varios productos Quantum18™ que respaldarán el proyecto de evolución de la red de Charter, implementando DOCSIS de espectro extendido (ESD).
Este despliegue permitirá a Charter ofrecer servicios simétricos y multi-gigabit de hasta 10 Gbps de bajada y 1 Gbps de subida. Digicomm International, socio exclusivo de distribución de AOI desde 2023, apoyará la experiencia completa de instalación. La línea de amplificadores Quantum18 permite a los proveedores hacer la transición de sistemas heredados a redes más modernas, manteniendo la compatibilidad con las carcasas de amplificadores y las herramientas de gestión existentes.
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI)가 Charter Communications로부터 1.8GHz 증폭기와 QuantumLink™ 원격 관리 소프트웨어 배포에 대한 인증을 받았습니다. 이번 인증에는 Charter의 네트워크 진화 프로젝트를 지원하는 여러 Quantum18™ 제품들이 포함되어 있으며, 확장 스펙트럼 DOCSIS(ESD)를 구현합니다.
이 배포를 통해 Charter는 하향 최대 10Gbps, 상향 최대 1Gbps의 대칭 및 멀티기가급 서비스를 제공할 수 있게 됩니다. 2023년부터 AOI의 독점 유통 파트너인 Digicomm International이 설치 전 과정을 지원할 예정입니다. Quantum18 증폭기 라인업은 기존 증폭기 하우징 및 관리 도구와의 호환성을 유지하면서 구형 네트워크 시스템에서 최신 시스템으로 전환할 수 있도록 합니다.
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ : AAOI) a reçu la certification de Charter Communications pour le déploiement de ses amplificateurs 1,8 GHz et du logiciel de gestion à distance QuantumLink™. La certification comprend plusieurs produits Quantum18™ qui soutiendront le projet d'évolution du réseau de Charter, mettant en œuvre le DOCSIS à spectre étendu (ESD).
Ce déploiement permettra à Charter de fournir des services symétriques et multi-gigabits jusqu'à 10 Gbps en téléchargement et 1 Gbps en téléversement. Digicomm International, partenaire exclusif de distribution d'AOI depuis 2023, accompagnera l'expérience d'installation de bout en bout. La gamme d'amplificateurs Quantum18 permet aux fournisseurs de passer des systèmes réseau anciens à des systèmes plus récents tout en maintenant la compatibilité avec les boîtiers d'amplificateurs et les outils de gestion existants.
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) hat von Charter Communications die Zertifizierung für den Einsatz seiner 1,8-GHz-Verstärker und der QuantumLink™-Fernverwaltungssoftware erhalten. Die Zertifizierung umfasst mehrere Quantum18™-Produkte, die das Netzwerkausbauprojekt von Charter mit erweitertem Spektrum DOCSIS (ESD) unterstützen.
Der Einsatz ermöglicht es Charter, symmetrische und Multi-Gigabit-Dienste mit bis zu 10 Gbit/s im Downstream und 1 Gbit/s im Upstream anzubieten. Digicomm International, AOIs exklusiver Vertriebspartner seit 2023, wird die komplette Installation begleiten. Die Quantum18-Verstärkerreihe erlaubt es Anbietern, von älteren Netzwerksystemen auf neuere umzusteigen und dabei die Kompatibilität mit bestehenden Verstärkergehäusen und Verwaltungstools beizubehalten.
- Certification received from major customer Charter Communications for network deployment
- Products enable significant speed upgrades up to 10 Gbps downstream and 1 Gbps upstream
- Strategic partnership with Digicomm International for distribution and logistics support
- Technology maintains compatibility with existing infrastructure, reducing deployment costs
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Charter's certification of AAOI's 1.8GHz amplifiers validates their technology and opens significant revenue opportunities in the DOCSIS 4.0 upgrade market.
This certification represents a major commercial validation for Applied Optoelectronics in the cable infrastructure market. Charter Communications, one of America's largest cable operators serving millions of subscribers, has certified AAOI's entire lineup of 1.8GHz amplifiers and management software for deployment in their network evolution project.
The technical significance cannot be overstated. Charter's move to extended spectrum DOCSIS (ESD) requires specialized hardware capable of supporting significantly expanded bandwidth - up to 10 Gbps downstream and 1 Gbps upstream. AAOI's Quantum18 products solve a critical industry challenge by enabling providers to transition from legacy systems while maintaining compatibility with existing amplifier housings, substantially reducing deployment costs and complexity.
What's particularly compelling is that AAOI has secured certification for their complete ecosystem of components: system amplifiers, line extenders, booster amplifiers, and the QuantumLink remote management software. This positions them as a comprehensive solution provider rather than just a component supplier.
The established distribution relationship with Digicomm International addresses potential scaling challenges, creating a solid fulfillment infrastructure for what could be substantial volumes as Charter deploys across their extensive network footprint.
This win positions AAOI advantageously in the broader industry-wide DOCSIS 4.0 upgrade cycle, opening doors to similar deployments with other major cable operators who face identical technical challenges in their network evolution strategies.
SUGAR LAND, Texas, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI), a leading provider of HFC and advanced optical networking products that power the internet, today announced it completed testing and received certification from Charter Communications, for plans to deploy its 1.8GHz amplifiers and QuantumLink™ remote management software.
Together, AOI is helping Charter progress its network evolution project with the deployment of extended spectrum DOCSIS (ESD). With the latest DOCSIS spectrum technology and 1.8 GHz HFC networking gear in place, Charter will be able to support symmetrical and multi-gigabit services, up to 10 Gbps downstream and 1 Gbps upstream.
Charter has certified a mix of AOI’s latest HFC networking solutions, spanning system amplifiers, line extenders, booster amplifiers, and software. Key products include:
- Quantum18™ HGD 1.8GHz High Gain Dual System Amplifier
- Quantum18™ HGBT 1.8GHz High Gain Balanced Triple System Amplifier
- Quantum18™ BA 1.8GHz Booster Amplifier
- Quantum18™ LE 1.8GHz Line Extender
In close collaboration with AOI, Digicomm International will play an important role in supporting the end-to-end experience for ongoing installations. AOI and Digicomm announced an exclusive distribution relationship in 2023, and the companies will continue utilizing Digicomm’s logistics services to support AOI’s Quantum Bandwidth networking products.
With its Quantum18 amplifier lineup, AOI is solving a crucial need for providers like Charter to easily transition from legacy to newer network systems, while maintaining compatibility with existing amplifier housings. When paired with AOI’s QuantumLink remote management and monitoring solution, providers can deploy without disruption, while ensuring compatibility with existing tools such as SNMP, RESTCONF, and KAFKA.
“Working closely with AOI, we are marking new milestones in broadband engineering innovation to address Distributed Access Architecture and DOCSIS 4.0 network upgrades,” said Eilisa Reid, Senior Vice President, Access Engineering and Operations, Charter Communications. “These products will help us continue to deliver the capacity and speeds our customers expect.”
“Charter is driving intelligent network innovation forward,” said Todd McCrum, Senior Vice President and General Manager for AOI’s Broadband Access Business Unit. “Together, we share a vision for the future of connectivity, with a distributed architecture for faster internet speeds and fewer interruptions, using the most reliable and power efficient technology available.”
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About AOI
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced optical and HFC networking products that are the building blocks for AI datacenters, CATV and broadband fiber access networks around the world. AOI supplies this critical infrastructure to tier-one customers across cloud computing, CATV broadband, telecom, and FTTH markets. The company has R&D facilities in Atlanta, GA, and engineering and manufacturing facilities at its corporate headquarters in Sugar Land, TX, as well as in Taipei, Taiwan and Ningbo, China. For additional information, visit www.ao-inc.com.
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