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TV Cabo Increases Available Bandwidth for Narrowcast Services With Harmonic's Optical Networking Solutions

Posted on: Tuesday, 21 November 2006, 09:00 CST

Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ:HLIT) today announced that TV Cabo, a subsidiary of PT Multimedia (Euronext Lisbon:PT) and the largest pay-TV operator in Portugal, is using Harmonic's portfolio of HFC broadband access solutions to optimize bandwidth efficiency in its cable television network. TV Cabo has implemented Harmonic's high performance METROLink™ forward and return path transmitters for narrowcast applications. Harmonic now provides a complete HFC transport solution for TV Cabo which includes MAXLink™ broadcast transmitters and receivers, PWRBlazer™ scalable nodes and Harmonic's newest return path solution.

"By increasing the bandwidth available to each home, we can ensure a higher-quality and wider range of services to our customers, including ultra high-speed Internet, video-on-demand and voice capabilities. The tools provided by Harmonic are extremely important for the accomplishment of our goals," according to TV Cabo.

Cable operators around the world are facing increased levels of competition from telco operators introducing compelling IPTV services. In response, the ability to deliver a bundled triple play video, voice and high-speed data service is an important requirement for incumbent cable TV service providers. Operators such as TV Cabo are segmenting their networks to make capacity available for these services and increase downstream and upstream bandwidth.

"Increased demand for narrowcast services is prompting cable operators to segment their networks," said Sunil Frida, Senior Manager of HFC Solutions and Strategy for Harmonic Inc. "Harmonic's technically innovative and market-leading transport solutions are selected by service providers worldwide to improve efficiency and deliver more dedicated bandwidth. Using the proven end-to-end Harmonic solution, TV Cabo can greatly expand the number and types of narrowcast services they can offer to their customers, enhancing their position in an extremely competitive environment."

Harmonic offers a range of 1 GHz and digital return path systems as part of a comprehensive set of bandwidth reclamation, segmentation and extension solutions which increase network capacity, reach, reliability and manageability. These scalable solutions enable cable operators to leverage their existing infrastructure investments while allowing the network to grow to meet the demands of an increasingly on-demand and interactive world.

About TV Cabo

TV Cabo, a subsidiary of PT Multimedia, is the leader in the Portuguese pay-tv market and one of the most important operators in Europe, with approximately 1.4 million customers and a market share above 80%.

TV Cabo's television subscription service is available nationwide, with distribution over cable and digital satellite platforms. TV Cabo pioneered broadband Internet access in Portugal in 1999, with 344,000 customers in June 2006.

About Harmonic Inc.

Harmonic Inc. is a leading provider of digital video, broadband optical networking and IP delivery systems to cable, satellite, telecom and broadcast network operators. Harmonic's open standards-based solutions for the headend through the last mile enable customers to develop new revenue sources and a competitive advantage by offering powerful interactive video, voice and data services such as video-on-demand, high definition digital television, telephony and Internet access.

Harmonic (NASDAQ:HLIT) is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with R&D, sales and system integration centers worldwide. The Company's customers, including many of the world's largest communications providers, deliver services in virtually every country. Visit www.harmonicinc.com for more information.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27(A) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21(E) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements related to: increased levels of competition from telco operators, greatly expanding the number and types of narrowcast services, and allowing the network to grow to meet the demands of an increasingly on-demand and interactive world.

Our expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results could differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in Harmonic's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its recent Reports filed on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. Harmonic does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements.

EDITOR'S NOTE -- Product and company names used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Source: Business Wire

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