Harmonic Helps Izzi Accelerate Fiber Broadband Expansion in Mexico

Harmonic's virtualized broadband platform simplifies fiber rollouts and delivers exceptional broadband experiences.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Harmonic announced that izzi, the largest MSO in Mexico, has selected Harmonic's cOS virtualized broadband platform to accelerate its strategic fiber broadband expansion across the country. Harmonic's solutions will enable izzi to deliver reliable fiber connectivity for residential and commercial customers, setting a new benchmark for broadband experiences in the region.

Why it matters

This partnership between Harmonic and izzi marks a significant milestone in the expansion of fiber broadband services in Mexico. By leveraging Harmonic's innovative solutions, izzi can streamline its fiber rollout, minimize infrastructure costs, and provide exceptional broadband experiences to its subscribers, driving the country's broadband transformation.

The details

izzi is deploying Harmonic's cOS virtualized broadband platform with Pearl Remote Optical Line Termination (R-OLT) modules within Oyster outdoor compact node enclosures. This solution simplifies the operator's migration to fiber, reduces hardware requirements, and delivers significant power, space, and cost savings. Harmonic has also integrated izzi's preferred third-party ONTs, lowering the total cost of ownership and providing izzi with the flexibility to select the CPE devices that best suit its needs.

  • Harmonic announced the partnership on February 19, 2026.

The players

Harmonic

A leading provider of virtualized broadband and video delivery solutions, enabling media companies and service providers to deliver ultra-high-quality video streaming and broadband services.

izzi

The largest MSO in Mexico and a subsidiary of the Televisa Group, which is accelerating its strategic fiber broadband expansion across the country.

Israel Madiedo

Director of Innovation and Technology at izzi.

Nimrod Ben-Natan

President and CEO at Harmonic.

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What they’re saying

“Bringing fiber to our broadband service areas is an ambitious initiative that allows our subscribers to enjoy blazing-fast internet speeds, rock-solid reliability and access to next-generation services”

— Israel Madiedo, Director of Innovation and Technology at izzi

“The initiative marks a significant milestone in the partnership between izzi and Harmonic, strengthening our collaboration and driving long-term value for subscribers and communities across Mexico”

— Nimrod Ben-Natan, President and CEO at Harmonic

What’s next

Harmonic will showcase its fiber broadband innovations at Mobile World Congress in March 2026, where it will provide more information about its solutions and the partnership with izzi.

The takeaway

This collaboration between Harmonic and izzi demonstrates the power of innovative technology solutions to drive the expansion of high-speed fiber broadband services, ultimately benefiting communities and consumers in Mexico with exceptional connectivity and next-generation service offerings.