Harmonic and Comcast Work Together to Expand Fiber Broadband Access

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Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) and Comcast are collaborating to expand fiber broadband access in new markets. Comcast expanded its network to over 1 million new locations in 2024 and plans to reach 1.2 million additional locations by end of 2025.

The partnership leverages Harmonic's cOS™ virtualized broadband platform and network edge devices to deliver multi-gigabit symmetrical broadband services. The solution enables Comcast to deploy both fiber and DOCSIS-based infrastructure flexibly, supporting cost-effective rollouts to rural communities, including BEAD-funded projects.

Harmonic, the market share leader in cable broadband equipment, powers next-gen broadband services through more than 35 million customer CPE devices worldwide.

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• Partnership with major provider Comcast expands Harmonic's market reach
• Market leadership position in cable broadband equipment and virtual CMTS
• Large installed base of 35 million customer CPE devices globally
• Solution supports both DOCSIS and fiber infrastructure, increasing flexibility

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Telecommunications Infrastructure Analyst

Harmonic's partnership with Comcast strengthens its market leadership in broadband equipment while supporting Comcast's multi-million location network expansion.

This partnership between Harmonic and Comcast represents a significant deployment of Harmonic's technology in one of the largest broadband expansion initiatives in the country. Comcast has already expanded to over 1 million new locations in 2024 and plans to reach 1.2+ million additional locations by end-2025.

The strategic value lies in Harmonic's cOS™ virtualized broadband platform, which gives Comcast flexibility to deploy both fiber and coaxial infrastructure on the same platform. This is technically significant as it allows simultaneous delivery of multi-gigabit services through different physical mediums—addressing diverse deployment scenarios from dense urban areas to BEAD-funded rural projects.

Importantly, Dell'Oro Group identifies Harmonic as the market share leader in cable broadband equipment, virtual CMTS, and DAA (Distributed Access Architecture). Their platform currently powers over 35 million customer CPE devices worldwide for major operators across multiple continents, confirming substantial market penetration.

The technical components Comcast is implementing include Harmonic's virtual Broadband Network Gateway (vBNG), Jetty Remote Switch, and Fin Remote OLT in the Ripple DAA node—essentially the full suite of Harmonic's virtualized infrastructure. This comprehensive adoption validates Harmonic's converged network strategy, which aims to reduce operational complexity while enabling multi-gigabit symmetrical speeds with low latency.

For Harmonic, this large-scale deployment with an industry leader like Comcast serves as a powerful reference case that could influence other major service providers considering similar network modernization projects.

Harmonic's Converged Broadband Solution Supports Internet Provider's
Expansion Efforts

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) and Comcast are joining forces to expand fiber broadband access as the Internet provider continues to expand its network into new markets. In 2024, Comcast expanded its network to more than one million new locations, with more than 1.2 million new locations planned by the end of 2025. Comcast is leveraging Harmonic's industry-leading cOS™ virtualized broadband platform and network edge devices as an integral part of its efforts to deliver multi-gigabit symmetrical broadband with low-lag to residential and commercial customers.

"We are rapidly expanding our network to new areas and by leveraging Harmonic's cOS platform provides us with the flexibility to use fiber or extend our existing DOCSIS-based infrastructure to deliver critical connectivity to homes and businesses," said Dan Rice, vice president of Access Engineering, Comcast. "Introducing multi-gigabit Internet with low lag will open up a new world of opportunities for these areas and our ecosystem of partners like Harmonic is instrumental in making that possible."

The expansion of Comcast's network enables rapid and cost-effective deployment of fiber-based services that seamlessly co-exist with coax-based offerings on the same virtualized broadband platform supporting cost-effective fiber rollouts to rural communities, including through BEAD-funded projects. Harmonic's cOS platform provides Comcast with a converged solution for multi-gigabit services, simplifying operations, reducing costs and enabling the strategic deployment of the node-based remote switches and optical line terminals (OLT) that connect customers to Comcast's network. These innovations are supported by Harmonic's virtual Broadband Network Gateway (vBNG) and Jetty Remote Switch with Fin Remote OLT in Harmonic's Ripple DAA node.

"Our partnership with Comcast is consistently driving industry progress. Comcast and Harmonic are leading the broadband industry implementing new solutions that allow networks to be expanded quickly and at scale," said Asaf Matatyaou, senior vice president, product at Harmonic. "Together, we are demonstrating how DOCSIS and fiber can seamlessly co-exist on a virtualized broadband platform to deliver multi-gigabit speeds, ultra-low latency and exceptionally reliable connectivity to more communities."

Harmonic is the market share leader in cable broadband equipment, virtual CMTS and DAA, according to Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks and data center IT industries. The company's market-leading cOS platform powers next-gen broadband services through more than 35 million customer CPE devices worldwide for leading operators in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia. 

Harmonic will demonstrate the latest advancements to the cOS virtualized broadband platform at SCTE TechExpo25, Sept. 29-Oct.1 in booth H1065. To schedule a meeting with Harmonic, visit www.harmonicinc.com/scte-2025. To learn more about the company's broadband solutions, visit www.harmonicinc.com/broadband.

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 operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet services to consumers' homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms, or powering the delivery of gigabit internet 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. 

Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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, 2024, 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.

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FAQ

What is the partnership between Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) and Comcast?

Harmonic and Comcast are partnering to expand fiber broadband access, with Comcast using Harmonic's cOS™ virtualized broadband platform to deliver multi-gigabit symmetrical broadband services in new markets.

How many new locations will Comcast's network expansion reach by 2025?

Comcast expanded to over 1 million new locations in 2024 and plans to reach 1.2 million additional locations by the end of 2025.

What technology is Harmonic providing to Comcast for the network expansion?

Harmonic is providing its cOS™ virtualized broadband platform, network edge devices, virtual Broadband Network Gateway (vBNG), and Jetty Remote Switch with Fin Remote OLT in Harmonic's Ripple DAA node.

How many devices worldwide are powered by Harmonic's cOS platform?

Harmonic's cOS platform powers next-gen broadband services through more than 35 million customer CPE devices worldwide for leading operators across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia.

What is Harmonic's market position in the cable broadband equipment industry?

According to Dell'Oro Group, Harmonic is the market share leader in cable broadband equipment, virtual CMTS and DAA.