Press Release
Mediacom is rolling out DOCSIS 4.0-based services in Moline, Illinois, according to Harmonic.
News provided by: Harmonic
At SCTE TechExpo25, Harmonic and Mediacom Communications, the fifth-largest cable operator in the U.S., showcased cutting-edge DOCSIS 4.0 technology in a live network delivering symmetric multi-gigabit speeds to real-world customers. The production deployment elevates DOCSIS 4.0 from the lab into an operational, field-deployed environment delivering extended spectrum capabilities, multi-gigabit speeds and enhanced upstream performance. These advancements are essential for operators to gain competitive advantage and meet evolving bandwidth demands to support a growing range of connected devices and applications.
Mediacom is rolling out DOCSIS 4.0-based services in Moline, Illinois.
At the heart of the solution is Harmonic’s industry-leading cOS™ virtualized broadband platform with a PTP-less core and Unified Pebble-2 Remote PHY Devices (RPDs) in Ripple modular DAA nodes integrated with Mediacom’s network in an ultra-high-split configuration.
Harmonic’s booth at SCTE TechExpo25 featured a live feed with speed test and real-time analytics to highlight advanced broadband connectivity and enhanced subscriber experience.
“Our collaboration with Harmonic at SCTE TechExpo25 provides operators with a clear proof point that DOCSIS 4.0 is practical and accessible,” said JR Walden, CTO at Mediacom. “This advanced technology brings significant benefits — such as blazing-fast speeds and greater reliability — helping to close the digital divide and ensure the communities we serve can thrive in the digital economy.”
The breakthrough deployment spotlighted several key industry milestones, including:
- Real-world application
- Going beyond lab settings, this deployment takes place in a fully operational network environment with real Mediacom customers, underscoring the deployment readiness of DOCSIS 4.0
- Live analytics on the user experience
- The deployment will test the speeds enabled by DOCSIS 4.0 through real-time analytics, as well as offer user experience insights and performance data on key metrics
- Readiness for deployment
- The deployment will showcase Harmonic’s Unified DOCSIS 4.0 solutions seamlessly integrated with Mediacom’s existing network, highlighting their readiness for widescale adoption by service providers of all sizes.
