Upgrade to HFC network – planning & engineering, data conversion & GIS

ECHO was selected by ISH GmbH & Co. KG, now known as Unitymedia KabelBW GmbH, a subsidiary of Liberty Global Plc to upgrade its existing cable network in the whole region of North Rhine-Westphalia from a one-way, CATV 450 MHz coaxial cable to a HFC 862MHz two-way broadband network. The main scope of work includes equipment engineering, coaxial RF network engineering; fiber network engineering and fundamental plan; application development and customization; data migration and conversion; and GIS system and database administration for the entire project.

Project Details
  • Client: ISH GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
  • Date: 2000 to 2003
Milestones achieved
  • Civil Infrastructure converted to Model.IT ~ 160,000km
  • Facility sites converted ~ 20 units
  • Facility floor space planned ~ 129,060 sq.ft.
  • Fiber and civil route planned and engineered ~ 3,567km
  • Equipment racks engineered ~ 600 units
  • Coaxial (RF) network designed ~ 7,000km
Scroll to Top