CommScope technology will upgrade the DOCSIS fixed access networks operated by Liberty Global affiliates, including VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet (Wyre) in Belgium and Sunrise in Switzerland.
The operators are moving to a virtualised Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) operation.
The network upgrades include CommScope’s cloud-native vCCAP Evo virtualised Converged Cable Access Platform, which will provide significant enhancements to Liberty Global’s service offerings and supplement currently deployed chassis-based CMTS/CCAP cores.
The addition of the vCCAP Evo solution will help Liberty Global to address density, throughput and efficiency requirements. It also means they will be able to adopt new headend technologies as they become available to support new enhanced multigigabit service tiers.
“Network upgrades are always complex,” commented Colin Buechner, managing director Fixed Network, Liberty Global. “But CommScope went the extra mile for us and worked closely with our architecture, engineering and operations teams to develop a DOCSIS 4.0 network platform that would meet or exceed our specifications. “
The vCCAP Evo solution means Liberty will be able to introduce multigigabit network speeds of up to at least 8 Gbps to subscribers on power less than its current requirements.
“We’re thrilled that Liberty Global has selected CommScope’s solutions and expertise to support their network upgrade deployment. We are uniquely positioned to tailor our solutions around our customers’ needs; in this case it has been a pleasure to work through a plan with Liberty Global,” stated Guy Sucharczuk, SVP & president, Access Network Solutions, CommScope. “We’ve always taken an agnostic approach to evolving access network technologies; therefore, we can support any technology deployment a customer chooses.’
The system upgrades also include major deployments of CommScope’s new DC2182 DOCSIS 4.0 1.8GHz cabinet-style DAA node, highly optimized for European applications. The DC2182 node will contain the RD1710-U2 Remote PHY Device (RPD) that enables DOCSIS 4.0 capabilities and capacities in a small form factor. The DC2182 deployment will prepare the operators’ outside plant infrastructure for 1.8GHz ESD (Extended Spectrum DOCSIS) capability. The DAA upgrade will provide several operating benefits, including better spectral efficiencies and expanded wavelength capacities.
