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Broadband Industry News • January 2025
TP-Link has just launched a brand-new Wi-Fi 6 travel router designed for people on the go who want secure wireless networking, whether they are working in a hotel bedroom or a coffee shop.
The TL-WR1502X offers Wi-Fi 6 speeds and includes robust security features that protect your data. This pocket-sized device is built for digital nomads and it’s small enough to fit in a pocket or work bag. Sadly, it doesn’t come with a carry case, which I think it should but a third-party case should be available from Amazon.
Finnish telco vendor Nokia added a 5G fixed wireless access outdoor receiver and indoor gateway with Wi-Fi 7 to its growing portfolio of FWA broadband access products. The new solutions support a broad range of 4G and 5G bands including Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS).
Nokia's expanded portfolio helps advance 5G FWA services in North America.
The new Nokia FastMile 5G receiver features antennas (up to 10 dBi) in a compact design that can be self-installed by the consumer on the outside of a window, wall, balcony, or pole.With 4 carrier aggregation and up to 300MHz of bandwidth, the 5G receiver maximizes throughput in locations where signals may be weak. Nokia’s new FastMile indoor 5G Gateway 12 improves capacity and coverage by up to 35% using high gain antennas (up to 8 dBi) and eight receiver antennas. The gateway comes with up to 200MHz of spectrum support to enable high-speed broadband access over the 5G network. It also uses tri-band Wi-Fi 7 to extend 5G speeds throughout the home. The FastMile 5G Gateway 12 is powered by Nokia’s Corteca software, which supports value-added applications embedded in the device, cloud-based Wi-Fi optimization, and Wi-Fi device management based on open industry standards and EasyMesh.
Simplifying management across the network stack from end device to the WAN edge with network automation and compelling economics.
Cambium announced an expansion of its cnMatrix switch portfolio with enhanced network automation and a new fiber aggregation switch. These additions extend Cambium Networks’ ONE Network solution which simplifies deployment and operation of wired and wireless LAN and broadband technologies.
for Outdoor Campus, Municipality, Hospitality and Warehouse Environments.
Enterprises and municipalities deploy high-performance networks across large areas more quickly and efficiently with Cambium’s ONE Network solution for wireless access and backhaul.
PLANO, Texas, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceragon Networks Inc, the global innovator and leading solutions provider of end-to-end wireless connectivity, today announced that it has partnered with LEAF Commercial Capital (LEAF), a subsidiary of M&T Bank, to offer flexible finance options for its North American customers. LEAF has been a committed investor to the Telecommunications market and specifically the Broadband space through its lending to Internet Service Providers across the U.S. as well as to private networks in a variety of verticals for the last 10 years.
The partnership with LEAF opens a new alternate equipment financing option to our customers. LEAF's state-of-the-art technology platform and streamlined financing processing will make it fast and easy for our partners to manage their cash flow and deliver our industry-leading solutions to their customers without finance-related delays.
FIBER CONNECT, NASHVILLE — Alan Davidson, Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), kicked off today’s opening session at the Fiber Broadband Association’s annual convention. He told an audience of about 5,000 attendees that the agency is going to put out a guidelines document in a couple of weeks that will outline the use of alternate technologies in Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) projects.
Source: Fierce Network
Of course, NTIA stated from the beginning that fiber is its preferred technology for BEAD projects. But in cases where that isn’t economical, other technologies such as licensed wireless or coaxial cable may be approved for BEAD funds. Today, Davidson said, “In some circumstances states might even be able to use unlicensed wireless.”
Cal.net, a provider of TV, phone, and high-speed broadband services from Bakersfield to Redding, CA, has announced the deployment of a 6 GHz fixed wireless access network following the recent approval by the FCC for outdoor use of 850 MHz of spectrum in the 6 GHz band.
Source:
Inside Towers
“At Cal.net, we are dedicated to bridging the digital divide throughout our California service territory,” said Jack Barker, CEO of Cal.net. “The deployment of Cambium Networks’ 6 GHz technology will enable us to provide reliable, high-speed broadband to underserved regions throughout the Central Valley and Sierra Foothills.”
Cal.net is using Cambium’s ePMP 4600 platform, which supports up to 120 subscribers per sector, MU-MIMO and beamforming capabilities, and capacity of up to 4 Gbps per sector.
DigitalC kicked off in January an 18-month plan to construct a citywide FWA network in Cleveland. The network, which runs on Tarana’s next generation FWA platform, is funded by around $30 million in state and federal funds along with $20 million from private donations, said DigitalC COO Jose Valdez.
Deploying fixed wireless in a large city comes with some challenges. So, DigitalC wants to ensure it doesn’t bark up the wrong tree (literally).
Cleveland’s dense tree canopy is a “significant obstacle for signal propagation,” Valdez told Fierce, as trees absorb, block and scatter radio waves.
Tarana’s tech employs a few tactics to combat the foliage. For instance, it uses beamforming to focus signals in specific directions and it can adjust the signals based on environmental conditions – not only trees but also temperature and moving objects.
Source: Fierce Network
We discuss that news, as well as some of the latest communities where G1 is helping to close the digital divide alongside ISP partners like Alyrica, Nextlink and DigitalC.
Winning the OnGo Alliance Award for Excellence for our work in creating a first-of-its kind hybrid broadband and mobility solution for local2u is great, but being a part of what they are doing - bringing broadband data and voice to underserved communities across America - is really the prize.
We work closely with our radio partner, Baicells Technologies to make deployment fast and easy with our smooth integration, and we also want to thank Winncom Technologies for supplying everything local2u needs as they roll out service!
In the fast-paced world of telecommunications, the evolution of Wi-Fi technology represents a significant leap forward in connectivity and performance. Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 7 are at the forefront of this revolution, each bringing unique advancements and capabilities to the digital landscape of North America.
Internet service providers can no longer fiddle with how quickly — or not — customers are able to browse the web or download files, the Federal Communications Commission ruled Thursday.
The reversal also paves the way for a legal fight with the broadband industry. The development is the latest in a years-long feud between regulators and ISPs, with the former arguing that protections are necessary to ensure all websites are treated the same, and the latter rejecting the rules as government overstep.
Source: CBS NEWS
The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program provides $42.45 billion to expand high-speed Internet access by funding planning, infrastructure deployment and adoption programs in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
SOLON, Ohio, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Winncom Technologies, global broadband and fiber distributor, is excited to announce a new partnership agreement with Canadian based company TCOR Solutions. The partnership will help to extend Winncom's reach into Canadian territory previously unattainable without a physical presence in the region. Expanding distribution channels throughout the Canadian market is a very achievable goal while working cooperatively with TCOR Solutions logistics expertise and system integration services.
IRVINE, Calif., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinite Electronics, a global portfolio of leading in-stock connectivity solution brands, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its KP Performance Antennas and RadioWaves businesses to Alive Telecommunications, a global supplier of communications equipment, systems and services. The transaction will close approximately on April 1, 2024.
ALGcompany, a recognized Telecommunications leader located in Brazil, and US global distributor Winncom Technologies announce a joint partnership aimed at promoting ALG Products worldwide. This strategic partnership will assist in achieving the goal of introducing ALG products and solutions to the global market via Winncom’s far-reaching customer base, knowledgeable on-staff engineering team, and expertise in leading sales through well established distribution channels.
Nokia is the first technology vendor to announce the availability of Buy America-compliant products for use in critical broadband infrastructure projects focused on closing the digital divide.
Nokia delivers on commitment to manufacture and produce fiber-optic broadband network electronics and optical modules in the U.S. in record-breaking time after announcing initial plans with Sanmina.
BEAD applicants and infrastructure builders can order Nokia BEAD-certified products today.
Fresno, California and Milpitas, California — April 23, 2024 — unWired Broadband and Tarana today announced their plans to expand affordable, high-speed internet service throughout Central and Northern California with G1 — Tarana’s next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) broadband platform. unWired will pass tens of thousands of underserved locations in both licensed and unlicensed spectrum over the next 12 months with ngFWA.
Orange, one of Europe’s leading telecommunications providers with more than 280 million mobile subscribers, is already providing commercial production grade network API capabilities to developers using the Orange Developer Portal.
23 May 2024: Paris, France and Espoo, Finland – Orange and Nokia today announced that they are expanding their partnership to advance network programmability and monetization. Using Nokia’s Network as Code platform with developer portal, developers will be able to test and take advantage of Orange's 5G network capabilities to create applications for customers in France and other parts of Europe.
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., June 20, 2024 – Cambium Networks (NASDAQ: CMBM), a leading global provider of networking solutions, today announced the full FCC and ISED certification of the PMP 450v Fixed Wireless Access Point and Subscriber Module, expanding its advanced connectivity solutions in the 6 GHz spectrum. PMP 450v is Cambium Networks’ second fully accredited 6 GHz platform, joining the ePMP 4600 and ePMP Force 4625.
Many broadband operators face capacity constraints due to crowded 5 GHz spectrum. With this certification, service providers, enterprises, and industrial network operators can now cost effectively add broadband capacity to both new and existing 3 GHz and 5 GHz deployments. The 6 GHz unlicensed spectrum uses an Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC) system that is also fully approved and operational.
ePMP 4600
The FCC has fully approved Cambium’s ePMP 4600 and 4600L access points and Force 4625 and 4600C subscriber modules to operate commercially in the 6 GHz band. The 6 GHz unlicensed spectrum uses an Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC) service which is also fully approved and operational. The solution has been tested in more than 130 broadband service providers under the FCC’s experimental license program. Canada’s ISEDC has also approved the use of this same set of products throughout all provinces.
With bandwidth growth and re-banding efforts in North America, a collaborative partner program was key for Winncom Technologies when selecting a preferred network partner to enhance their portfolio. Hear Mike Cook, VP Business Development with Winncom and Gaby Moss, Nokia discuss building on each other’s expertise and the collaborative advantage the trusted partnership between the companies has brought.
For over 26 years, Winncom has provided you with the next generation of products and services that have allowed you to think bigger. As more people, places, and things require connectivity, you need a trusted advisor now more than ever. The landscape has been changing, competition in rural markets from MSOs, Carriers, and Rural Electric Cooperatives has greatly increased. The demand for gigabit-plus full fiber access and connectivity inside the home or premises continues to heighten, alongside government and public funding. Winncom is here to help you plan, design, supply, and implement your next-generation network.
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