Utilising Ciena’s optical solutions, the network enhancements will also provide the scalable bandwidth needed to support Grupo Clarín’s Internet service provider division, Fibertel, from which Cablevisión recently broke free.
As Cablevisión’s customers have migrated from analogue cable TV to HD digital packages, the demand on its metro network has increased by 50% annually. Ciena’s 200G solution adds flexibility and increased capacity to not only meet this demand, but also to future-proof Cablevisión Argentina’s network assets.
Over-the-top (OTT) and multiscreen services like Flow are driving more traffic to the network and creating unpredictable demands. With Ciena’s 6500 Packet-Optical Platform, Cablevisión’s network can react as needed, allowing customers to access the programming they desire.
“In order to launch our new IPTV Project Flow and give our customers anytime and anywhere access to the programming they want, it was crucial to have the right infrastructure in place. Ciena’s solutions give us the flexibility, scale and confidence to know we can seamlessly deliver this new service to our customers and meet the growing demand for years to come,” said Guillermo Fiorenza, head of transport and network solutions at Cablevisión Argentina.
“As carriers like Cablevisión Argentina evolve their offerings and introduce new innovative applications, it puts significant pressure on their networks. Our converged packet optical solutions give Cablevisión Argentina a reliable and modernised infrastructure that can keep up with their customers’ growing expectations for the latest on-demand services,” added Fabio Medina, VP of sales and general manager, Latin America, Ciena.