What Evolution Digital does

Evolution Digital, LLC is a privately held B2B technology company headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, that designs and supplies integrated video, broadband, Wi-Fi, and smart home solutions to cable operators, telecommunications providers, and ISPs across the Americas. The company's portfolio is organized into three categories: video products including Android TV set-top boxes (EVO FORCE 1, EVO FORCE PRO, EVO FUSE 4K) and streaming sticks; broadband and Wi-Fi products spanning Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 6 routers and mesh beacons alongside GPON and XGS-PON fiber gateways; and software solutions including eDM (Evolution Device Manager) for fleet management and eSphere for AI-powered home presence detection. The platform architecture is unified through the OpenSync framework, enabling interoperability with Plume's cloud services and multi-vendor CPE ecosystems.

The company monetizes primarily through hardware sales of customer-premises equipment to service providers, supplemented by recurring revenue streams from eDM SaaS subscriptions and authorized resale of Plume cloud services (HomePass, WorkPass, Haystack, Uprise). Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales to service providers complemented by channel partner and reseller relationships across North and South America, with planned expansion into Europe in 2025. Notable flagship customers include Comcast, Cox Communications, Mediacom, Liberty Latin America, GCI, and Blue Stream Fiber, alongside a long tail of Tier 2 and Tier 3 operators served via the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC).

Strategic positioning rests on three anchor partnerships: an exclusive device relationship with TiVo for Managed IPTV Service in North and South America (October 2023), a flagship OpenSync certification and Plume reseller arrangement (October 2023), and an Open ONU fiber interoperability partnership with Harmonic (May 2025). The company invested in Ubiety Technologies' $10 million Series A-1 round in January 2025 to integrate AI-powered home awareness and security capabilities into its product stack. As of late 2025, Evolution Digital employs 51–100 staff globally and serves more than 150 ISPs worldwide, with no disclosed revenue or external institutional ownership.

Name

Evolution Digital

Legal name

Evolution Digital, LLC

Website

https://evolutiondigital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Evolution Digital is a private B2B provider of integrated Android TV set-top boxes, Wi-Fi 6E/7 CPE, GPON/XGS-PON fiber gateways, and SaaS device management (eDM) and AI home awareness (eSphere) solutions, serving 150+ ISPs and cable operators across the Americas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cable Broadband Equipment

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)

akta.pro primary industry

Set-Top Box, CPE & Home Video Distribution Hardware (STB/Gateways/Remotes) (MPABAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Broadband CPE (DSL/Cable/Fiber Gateways) (HDAFAIAA), Smart Entertainment & Media Devices (Connected TVs, Streaming, Multiroom Audio) (HSAPAQAI), Home Networking & Connected Home Infrastructure (Wi‑Fi Mesh, Routers, Matter/Thread/Zigbee Bridges) (HSAPAQAG), Partner Integrations & Distribution (App Stores, Channels, OEM/Carrier Bundles) (MPAHAJAO)

Keywords

• Cable broadband equipment
• Android TV set-top boxes
• Wi-Fi mesh networking
• Fiber broadband gateways
• Smart home connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

Centennial

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of physical products including Android TV set-top boxes, Wi-Fi routers, mesh beacons, GPON/XGS-PON gateways, and broadband equipment to service providers.
2. Software as a Service (eDM): Evolution Device Manager (eDM) cloud-based device management platform providing remote management, analytics, and control of Android TV deployments.
3. Plume Services Resale: As an authorized Plume reseller, Evolution Digital offers Plume's cloud-managed services including HomePass, WorkPass, Haystack, and Uprise to service providers across the Americas.
4. Investment in Ubiety Technologies: Evolution Digital participated in Ubiety's $10 million Series A-1 financing round, with the Halo platform expected to be deployed on Evolution Digital products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Evolution Digital designs, manufactures, and supplies integrated video, whole-home Wi-Fi, broadband, and smart home connectivity solutions for cable operators, ISPs, and telecommunications service providers. The portfolio includes Android TV set-top boxes, Wi-Fi 7/6E/6 routers and mesh beacons, GPON/XGS-PON fiber gateways, and an AI-powered home awareness platform. These solutions are bundled with proprietary software including the eDM (Evolution Device Manager) SaaS platform and pre-integrated cloud services such as Plume's OpenSync suite and TiVo's Managed IPTV.

Product overview

Evolution Digital delivers an integrated portfolio of video, whole-home Wi-Fi, smart home connectivity, and software management solutions for global service providers. The product portfolio spans three main categories: (1) Broadband/Wi-Fi including Wi-Fi 7 routers (EVO8000AP, EVO7000AP), Wi-Fi 6E access points (EVO1840AP), Wi-Fi 6 devices (EVO6700AP, EVO6022AP), and GPON/XGS-PON fiber gateways (EVO7044GP, EVO6022GP3, EVO1111GP, EVO1111XP, EVO7344XP); (2) Video products including Android TV set-top boxes (EVO FORCE 1 for TiVo/TMIS, EVO FORCE PRO) and streaming sticks (EVO FUSE 4K) powered by TiVo Managed IPTV Service; and (3) Software solutions including eDM (Evolution Device Manager) for device management and Plume integration for AI-driven Wi-Fi services. The ecosystem is unified through OpenSync framework enabling interoperability, and supplemented by eSphere for AI-powered home awareness and eCARE for set-top box refurbishment services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eCARE: Set-top box refurbishment program for HD uDTA and eBOX IP Hybrid set-top boxes
• eSphere
• eDM (Evolution Device Manager)

Products and services

• EVO8000AP Wi-Fi 7 10G Router/Mesh Beacon Wi-Fi 7 dual-operational AP router and mesh beacon with 10GbE connectivity, 802.11be technology, tri-band 4x4 configuration, 18.58 Gbps peak PHY, and Plume OS 6.6 certification for service providers.
• EVO7000AP Wi-Fi 7 2.5G Router/Mesh Beacon Wi-Fi 7 dual-operational AP router and mesh beacon with 2.5GbE connectivity, quad-core 2.0 GHz ARMv8 CPU, tri-band 2x4x4 configuration, 17.9 Gbps peak PHY, and Plume OS 6.6 certification.
• EVO7024AP Wi-Fi 7 2.5G Router/Mesh Beacon Wi-Fi 7 dual-mode router and mesh beacon with 2.5GbE connectivity, flexible placement options, simple installation, and OpenSync 6.6 certification scheduled for Q2 2026.
• EVO1840AP Wi-Fi 6E AP Router/Mesh Beacon Wi-Fi 6E AP router and mesh beacon with 2.5GbE WAN, tri-band with 6 GHz support, and the first third-party OpenSync integrated 6E access point certified for Plume HomePass and WorkPass services.
• EVO6700AP Wi-Fi 6 Router/Mesh Beacon Wi-Fi 6 dual-operational router and mesh beacon integrated with Plume SaaS experience platform through OpenSync, functioning as primary wireless AP or extending connectivity from existing Plume-enabled routers.
• EVO6022AP Wi-Fi 6 AP Router/Mesh Beacon Wi-Fi 6 AP router and mesh beacon with AX3000 3.0 Gbps throughput, dual-band 2.4GHz (2x2) and 5GHz (2x2), intelligent mesh, band/client steering, and Plume OS4.4 certification.
• EVO7044GP Wi-Fi 7 GPON Gateway Wi-Fi 7 GPON Gateway with SC/APC GPON interface, 2.5 Gbps Ethernet connectivity, VOIP, USB 3.0, advanced QoS, and CE/RoHS certification.
• EVO6022GP3 Wi-Fi 6 GPON Gateway Wi-Fi 6 GPON Gateway with AX3000 (3.0 Gbps) throughput, 2x2 dual-band Wi-Fi, VOIP support, OpenSync 6.4 certification, and CE/RoHS compliance.
• EVO1111GP GPON Bridge GPON Bridge (data-only) offering 2.5G speeds for home and business use, with a compact design, SC/APC GPON interface, and 2.5 Ge LAN port.
• EVO1111XP XGS-PON Bridge XGS-PON Bridge (data-only) delivering 10G speeds for residential and commercial use, suitable for 4K/8K streaming and gaming applications.
• EVO7444XP Wi-Fi 7 10G XGS-PON Gateway Wi-Fi 7 10G XGS-PON Gateway with 802.11be technology and 10G XGS interface, supporting multi-gigabit speeds, low latency, and seamless whole-home coverage, with OpenSync 8.0 on the roadmap.
• EVO FORCE 1 for TiVo Android TV Set-Top Box Android TV 4K UHD set-top box with AMLogic S905X4 chipset, 32GB eMMC storage, advanced HEVC/H.265 technology, HDR10/10+, Dolby Vision, and DTS-HD support, powering TiVo Managed IPTV Service.
• EVO FORCE 1 for TMIS Android TV Set-Top Box Android TV set-top box variant for TiVo MobiTV IPTV Service, featuring 4K UHD streaming, HDR support, and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.
• EVO FORCE PRO Android TV Streaming Box Premium Android TV 4K UHD streaming solution with HEVC/H.265 technology, EasyMesh certification for mesh networking, 8K video codec support, and advanced audio formats.
• EVO FUSE 4K Android TV Streaming Stick Android TV 4K streaming stick with power-efficient design, robust dual-band Wi-Fi 5, AV1/VP9/H.265 HEVC decoding up to 4Kx2K@60fps, and the exclusive device for broadband-only TiVo services.
• eSphere Home Awareness Platform AI-powered home presence and awareness platform for ISPs featuring compact plug-in sensors, mobile app, and secure cloud analytics, using multi-signal detection (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, geolocation) for presence insights, contextual alerts, and historical visibility.
• Evolution Device Manager (eDM) Centralized device management, control, and analytics SaaS platform for Android TV deployments, delivering real-time visibility, remote troubleshooting, device control (reboot, lock, reset), diagnostics, and APK software update capabilities for operators.
• eCARE Set-Top Box Refurbishment Program Set-top box refurbishment program for HD uDTA and eBOX IP Hybrid products, including technical screening, cosmetic refurbishment, software updates, thorough cleaning, and cosmetic restoration for cable operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Remote troubleshooting reduces truck rolls and operational costs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and flagship.

• Broadband ForumcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 November 2025Evolution Digital participated in the Broadband Forum Plugfest at UNH-IOL, testing interoperability of 25GS-PON and XGS-PON systems. Evolution Digital demonstrated the interoperability of their fiber solutions in multi-vendor ecosystems, contributing to industry-wide fiber broadband standards.
• HarmoniccoreTechnology or Integration · 13 May 2025Harmonic partnered with Evolution Digital to simplify fiber broadband deployments. Evolution Digital's EVO1111XG XGS-PON bridge and EVO6022GP3 integrated Wi-Fi 6 GPON gateway are interoperable with Harmonic's cOS virtualized broadband platform. This collaboration supports Harmonic's Open ONU initiative, eliminating vendor lock-in and reducing fiber deployment costs for operators.
• AgileTVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 April 2025AgileTV, powered by United Teleports and BNS, selected Evolution Digital as their preferred set-top box provider. Evolution Digital's EVO FORCE 1 comes pre-integrated and certified for seamless compatibility with the AgileTV service, enabling operators to transition effortlessly to fully managed pay-TV services.
• Ubiety TechnologiesstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2025Evolution Digital participated in Ubiety's $10 million Series A-1 funding round. Ubiety's Halo platform enables ISPs to add security and monitoring to their broadband offerings. Evolution Digital plans to deploy Halo on their products through scalable software solutions, requiring no additional hardware or truck rolls.
• Vecima NetworkscoreTechnology or Integration · 15 April 2024Vecima's MediaScale Open CDN solution now supports on-network delivery to Evolution Digital Android TV devices. Service providers using Vecima's solution can host software and firmware updates for customers via Evolution Digital's eDM back-office platform, optimizing network utilization and reducing congestion.
• TiVoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2023Evolution Digital entered a preferred development partnership with TiVo to provide service providers with a fast path to premium video offerings. Evolution Digital's EVO FORCE 1 and EVO FUSE 4K are the exclusive devices for TiVo's Managed IPTV Service in North and South America. The partnership enables managed IPTV services with premium linear video experience.
• PlumeflagshipTechnology or Integration · 17 October 2023Evolution Digital partners with Plume as an authorized reseller and OpenSync Certified Partner to offer service providers a single commercial bundle combining OpenSync-certified hardware and Plume's cloud services (HomePass, WorkPass, Haystack, Uprise). Evolution Digital is the first to offer this new go-to-market model across the Americas.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Adtran: Adtran (now merged with ADTRAN Holdings following the ADTRAN/ADVA combination) is a major fiber broadband access vendor with deep Tier 2/3 operator penetration. While broader than Evolution Digital, it is a meaningful competitor on GPON/XGS-PON gateways and broadband CPE for the same ISP customer base.

Direct peers

• Humax: Humax is a global set-top box and broadband gateway manufacturer selling to major operators and broadcasters. It overlaps directly with Evolution Digital's Android TV STB and CPE portfolio and is a frequent competing bidder for Tier 2 operator video/wireline contracts.
• Netgear: Netgear is a leading provider of Wi-Fi routers, mesh systems, and broadband gateways, including operator-grade Nighthawk/Orbi product lines. It competes with Evolution Digital's EVO Wi-Fi 6E/7 routers and mesh beacons, particularly in the same North American ISP channel.
• Sagemcom: Sagemcom is one of the largest broadband CPE (DSL, fiber, DOCSIS) and STB suppliers in Europe and globally to Tier 1/2 operators. It competes head-to-head with Evolution Digital in broadband gateways, Android TV operator-tier devices, and increasingly smart-home platforms.
• Vecima Networks: Vecima supplies DOCSIS and PON optical networking, IP video delivery (MediaScale), and platform software to broadband operators. Its MediaScale/Open CDN even integrates with Evolution Digital's eDM, and the two compete on operator-side broadband infrastructure and managed video distribution.
• Calix: Calix provides broadband access equipment (GPON, XGS-PON, 10G) and an integrated cloud/managed services platform (Calix Cloud, SmartLife) sold to broadband service providers. It is directly comparable to Evolution Digital's GPON/XGS-PON gateways and broadband software stack strategy.
• CommScope (including ARRIS): CommScope acquired ARRIS in 2019 and is one of the largest cable CPE and set-top box suppliers globally, with ARRIS's iconic Pace/Motorola Home legacy. Comparable to Evolution Digital in serving Tier 1/2/3 operators with broadband gateways, Wi-Fi, and video devices — overlapping customer base and product categories.
• Technicolor: Technicolor Connected Home is a major provider of Android TV and RDK set-top boxes to pay-TV operators globally. It overlaps directly with Evolution Digital's EVO FORCE 1 / EVO FUSE 4K in serving operators with premium Android TV hardware and managed video deployments.
• Kaon Media: Kaon Media is an end-to-end set-top box and broadband CPE supplier focused on Tier 1/2/3 operators globally, with strong Android TV and RDK portfolio depth. It directly competes with Evolution Digital on managed IPTV device contracts for cable and IPTV operators.

Emerging players

• Plume: Plume is the cloud-managed Wi-Fi and smart-home platform behind HomePass/OpenSync that Evolution Digital resells and integrates with. While Evolution Digital is currently a partner, Plume's open-platform business model and operator-direct sales channels make it a partial competitor/adjacent player in the same managed Wi-Fi category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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