Lightcurve Deployed New Harmonic Broadband Platform
The Washington provider launched a virtualized system to boost multi-gigabit broadband speeds for residents.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Telecommunications
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Lightcurve has deployed Harmonic's cOS virtualized broadband platform to upgrade internet service for multiple-dwelling units across central and western Washington. The technology enables high-speed connectivity over existing coax wiring.
Why it matters
This deployment helps the provider meet rising subscriber demand for faster data speeds while maximizing the value of existing network investments. By utilizing a software-based approach, the company can deliver advanced performance without replacing current infrastructure.
The new network utilizes Harmonic's cOS Core, Oyster nodes, and Pebble Remote PHY devices in a distributed access architecture. This setup supports both DOCSIS and fiber standards, delivering 8 Gbps downstream and 1 Gbps upstream.
The players
Lightcurve
Lightcurve is a broadband provider serving communities across central and western Washington state.
Harmonic
Harmonic is a technology provider that specializes in virtualized broadband platforms and network intelligence solutions.
The details
Lightcurve is leveraging Harmonic's Central AI-driven network intelligence to optimize performance and conduct network analytics. The system allows the company to repurpose existing coax wiring to offer multi-gigabit speeds to residents in various communities.
Timeline
Harmonic announced the Lightcurve partnership on September 24, 2026.
The Tech Race
The transition to virtualized network cores represents a major shift away from legacy hardware-based headend systems. By adopting Harmonic's cOS virtualized broadband platform, providers are competing to extend the viability of existing cable infrastructure against the expansion of fiber-to-the-home networks.
Residents in these multiple-dwelling units can expect significantly higher internet speeds without the need for intrusive new cabling. This upgrade facilitates smoother workflows for remote work and high-bandwidth activities through more efficient data throughput.
The takeaway
The use of virtualized network cores demonstrates how providers can squeeze higher performance out of legacy coax cables. Residents should monitor their service plans to see if these multi-gigabit capabilities are available in their specific building.
Further reading
For more information on infrastructure upgrades in the region, visit Washington Telecommunications.
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