Network test company Viavi Solutions today announced its deal with telecom operator TDC Group.

TDC Group, a leading mobile service provider in Denmark, has selected the OneExpert CATV signal analysis meter as the core of the field test platform to support a nationwide upgrade of its hybrid-fiber coaxial (HFC) network.

TDC is making investment in deploying DOCSIS 3.1 to deliver media and communication services. TDC Group is upgrading its entire HFC network to support the new downstream extended frequency ranges defined in the DOCSIS 3.1 specification.

TDC Group has set an aggressive schedule for the network upgrade through 2016 and 2017. TDC Group has established a maximum disconnect window to upgrade the infrastructure and restore service to maintain progress and minimize disruption to subscribers. This plan requires a field test solution to compliant with DOCSIS 3.1, including the extended frequency ranges.

Features of Viavi’s OneExpert CATV signal analysis meter

# Embedded DOCSIS 3.1 modem for full 3.1 service testing up to 1 Gbps

# DOCSIS 3.0 with 32×8 bonding capability and software upgradable to DOCSIS 3.1, for customers who are not yet ready to deploy 3.1 technology

# 1.218GHz / 204MHz network alignment

# Interface with OneCheck automated testing

# Simple dashboard indicating pass-fail results and suggested next steps for troubleshooting

# Compatible with the StrataSync cloud-based management platform

Viavi Solutions said it will be demonstrating this portfolio of solutions at the SCTE / ISBE Cable-Tec Expo ’16, Booth 1444, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from September 26 to 29, 2016.

The technology company claims that OneExpert offers a comprehensive solution to test and provision DOCSIS 3.1, fiber to the home (FTTH) and Wi-Fi when combined with other Viavi technology products.