Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS), a division of Comcast $CMCSA (-1.9%)that delivers media and connectivity innovation worldwide, today announced a major collaboration with Deutsche Telekom $DTE (-0.35%) to bring state-of-the-art WiFi mesh technology to the entire home in Europe.
This strategic partnership combines Comcast's cloud-based WiFi mesh platform, already widely deployed in North America and Europe, with DT's market strength in Europe to enable seamless, intelligent connectivity throughout the home. The solution provides customers with reliable, self-optimizing Wi-Fi coverage that dynamically adapts to device usage and room layout.
"As expectations for seamless connectivity throughout the home continue to rise, we are focused on delivering powerful and reliable solutions that meet these demands," said Pedro Bandeira, Senior Vice President of Product and New Business at Deutsche Telekom. "Comcast's proven technology supports our vision for future-ready broadband."
》A WLAN solution designed for reliability, innovation and scalability《
The CTS Connectivity Platform includes mesh agents for gateways and extenders, hosted cloud orchestration and a set of public APIs that easily integrate with DT's backend and customer systems. The solution supports both legacy and modern broadband infrastructures, enabling backward compatibility and paving the way for scalable innovation.
》Key features include《
Real-time Wi-Fi optimization including band steering, dynamic channel selection and reliable coverage for all devices throughout the home
Cloud-hosted analytics and controls delivered via data streams.
Seamless integration with DT's customer experience platforms and apps.
Access to Comcast's current technology roadmap, enabling continuous innovation and future feature enhancements.
The collaboration also creates a long-term service model for DT that includes software updates, release management and telemetry support. By utilizing Comcast's solution, DT will benefit from faster time-to-market while reducing dependency on legacy infrastructure.
"We are proud to herald a new stage in our relationship with Deutsche Telekom in Europe with this innovative Wi-Fi solution," said Fraser Stirling, Global Chief Product Officer at Comcast and Sky. "Together we are enabling a next-generation broadband experience that is scalable, reliable and intelligent."