Resound Networks and Airspan Networks Successfully Test 1 Gigabit Per Second Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Services using 6 GHz Spectrum
June 01 2022 - 4:41PM
Business Wire
Distance of 3.5 miles covered demonstrates extended distance
coverage advancement, importance of pending 6 GHz Spectrum Band to
Deliver Fiber-Quality, Gigabit Speed Fixed Wireless Solutions to
rural and underserved areas at a fraction of the cost of fiber
Resound Networks and Airspan Networks Inc., a subsidiary of
Airspan Networks Holdings Inc. (NYSE American: MIMO) today
announced successful results of gigabit-tier fixed wireless
services using experimental 6 GHz spectrum at a distance of over 3
miles in real-world testing. Achieving FCC Rural Development
Opportunity Fund (RDOF) gigabit-tier speeds of 1 Gbps download and
500 Mbps upload at extended distances demonstrates the importance
of this eagerly anticipated band to deliver fiber quality services
via wireless in rural areas nationwide.
Resound tested the Airspan Mimosa 6-series fixed wireless access
(FWA) solution using new 160 MHz wide channels that will become
available with the 6 GHz band, demonstrating up to 1.84 Gbps
aggregate speed to subscribers. The Airspan A6 is the highest
performing outdoor fixed wireless access point for the 6 GHz band
with up to 7 Gbps total capacity, and provides critical high
antenna performance for extended range and coverage.
Tyson Curtis, CEO of Resound Networks said, “Resound is
committed to expanding gigabit-tier services as we rapidly expand
into new markets. We were impressed working with Airspan that we
exceeded our gigabit-tier distance expectations in the 6 GHz band
by 50% reaching out to over 3 miles. Airspan’s Mimosa A6 and C6x
solution will help us expedite the deployment of reliable gigabit
services to even more subscribers in rural markets than previously
expected.”
“It’s an exciting time for ISPs for rapid fixed wireless
expansion, as we are in tandem introducing a long-range,
multi-gigabit-capable band with the 6 GHz band, as well as the next
generation of massive MIMO, OFDM and interference-cancelling
technologies,” said Eric Stonestrom, Chairman and CEO of Airspan
Networks. “We applaud the FCC and encourage rapid completion of the
6 GHz Automated Frequency Coordinator, so that ISPs can leverage
this new style of hybrid licensed-unlicensed spectrum to expedite
closing the digital divide in rural and underserved areas with
future-proof performance at a fraction of the cost of fiber.”
The 6 GHz band, which is in the final steps of being made
available by the FCC for coordinated outdoor unlicensed use, is a
critical band for delivering gigabit services in mid-band spectrum.
With very low noise characteristics versus 5 GHz unlicensed bands,
larger 160 MHz channels, and significantly improved propagation
versus millimeter wave band solutions, the 6 GHz spectrum band is
the best choice for high reliability longer distance gigabit
services. The Airspan Mimosa 6-series will be commercially
available this summer, ready to support the 6 GHz band upon outdoor
approval to open the band by the FCC.
About Resound Networks
Resound Networks was founded in 2015 as a rural-focused ISP
determined to close the digital divide. The company is based in
Pampa, Texas, and its carrier-class network provides coverage to
over 400,000 homes throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
Resound plans to expand its network coverage to multiple
neighboring states beginning in 2022. For more information visit
www.resoundnetworks.com.
About Airspan Networks
Airspan Networks Holdings Inc. (NYSE American: MIMO) is a
U.S.-based provider of groundbreaking, disruptive software and
hardware for 5G networks, and a pioneer in end-to-end Open RAN
solutions that provide interoperability with other vendors. As a
result of innovative technology and significant R&D investments
to build and expand 5G solutions, Airspan believes it is
well-positioned with 5G indoor and outdoor, Open RAN, private
networks for enterprise customers and industrial use applications,
fixed wireless access (FWA), and CBRS solutions to help mobile
network operators of all sizes deploy their networks of the future,
today. With over one million cells shipped to 1,000 customers in
more than 100 countries, Airspan has global scale. For more
information, visit www.airspan.com.
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Resound Networks Media Contact: Oliver Cabrales
Oliver@resoundnetworks.com
Airspan Media Contact: Howie Waterman
hwaterman@airspan.com 917-359-5505
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