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Harmonic's Market-Leading Virtualized Broadband Platform Quickly Brings Fiber Internet Connectivity to Residents

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that DOCOMO PACIFIC, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTT Japanese mobile operator NTT DOCOMO and the regional leader in innovation, telecommunications and entertainment in the Marianas has selected Harmonic's fiber access solutions to deliver 10G broadband services. Coupling Harmonic's industry-leading cOS™ virtualized broadband core with its Wharf switch and Fin optical line terminals (OLTs), DOCOMO PACIFIC is quickly bringing high-speed, reliable fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) internet to more than 10,000 residents across Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.

"Rolling out FTTP allows us to address electrical power volatility and grounding challenges, reduce operating costs and ensure a reliable, always-on ultra high-speed broadband service for subscribers," said Mike Smith, executive vice president of network operations at DOCOMO PACIFIC. "Harmonic's virtualized broadband platform put us on a fast track to 10G fiber. In less than five weeks, Harmonic successfully designed, architected, delivered and deployed a fiber-to-the-home solution, which is unprecedented in the broadband world."

Harmonic's cOS virtualized core software and Wharf hardened switch enable DOCOMO PACIFIC to reach underserved and rural communities in addition to densely populated residential and business districts. Adopting Harmonic's FTTP solutions minimizes new construction, permitting and building constraints, and reduces the service provider's costs by simplifying the deployment of OLT shelves in outdoor cabinets and remote OLT devices in outdoor nodes. 

Harmonic's cOS Central provides real-time insights into network health and AI-based, actionable recommendations to proactively ensure reliable, always-on broadband service and reduce truck rolls.

"Broadband connectivity is central to our modern-day livelihood for work, school, health and well-being," said Dan Gledhill, senior vice president, broadband business operations at Harmonic. "Embracing Harmonic's market-leading broadband portfolio for FTTP delivery provides DOCOMO PACIFIC with wider availability of high-speed fiber internet, greater resiliency and facilitates lower costs for their subscribers."

Harmonic's Emmy Award-winning cOS virtualized core powers next-gen broadband services to more than 23 million homes for over 100 service providers worldwide, including leading operators in the U.S., Europe, Latin America and Asia.

Further information about Harmonic and the company's solutions is available at www.harmonicinc.com.

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

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, 2022, 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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SOURCE Harmonic Inc.

Sarah Kavanagh, Public Relations, +1 408-490-6607, sarah.kavanagh@harmonicinc.com; David Hanover, KCSA Strategic Communications, Investor Relations, +1 212-896-1220, investor@harmonicinc.com