20 WISPAPALOOZA SHOW I OCTOBER 9 – 12, 2023 www.bekabusinessmedia.com DAY 2 L Z OO 2023 Sound Broadband Partners with Xtreme, Ericsson Sound Broadband, a subsidiary of LICT, a New York-based internet service provider in partnership with Western New Mexico Communications (WNMC), an existing LICT company, has selected Ericsson’s 5G solutions through Xtreme Enterprises after a successful demonstration of near gigabit internet speeds over fixed wireless access (FWA). The demonstration was conducted in ideal field conditions using the Carrier Aggregation software capability on Ericsson’s 5G RAN. The demonstration yielded peak downlink throughput speeds close to 1 Gbps using a single CPE (customer premises equipment) in mid-band spectrum. This marks Xtreme Enterprises first successful commercial trial in the United States with near gigabit speeds over a FWA network. In addition to validating that gigabit speeds are achievable, Sound Broadband and Xtreme demonstrated that with a two-cell-carrier uplink aggregation, end customers will achieve upload speeds exceeding 100Mbps. “We are very excited about launching our 5G service to customers in New Mexico as well as our California/Oregon markets. We look forward to offering near gigabit speeds to all of our markets under LICT’s spectrum holdings and providing underserved areas with high-speed internet in the very near future,” said Dylan Larmore, president of Sound Broadband. “WNMC is aggressively looking to enhance connectivity and broadband services in the rural and ultra-rural areas of New Mexico that we serve today,” said Daniel Meszler, president of Western New Mexico Communications. “The selection of Ericsson, through our partnership with Xtreme Enterprises, allows us to deploy high-speed, reliable networks with superior uplink and downlink performance.” Xtreme Enterprises President David Tews said, “The fixed wireless industry has once again stepped up to meet the speed challenges of rural America. We continue to innovate beyond the expectation of the broadband industry. Many think that Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) has peaked or reached a maximum threshold of throughput and capacity. This couldn’t be further from the truth. “Our 3GPP fixed wireless offering is capable of much higher speeds than we saw in our initial testing,” Tews continued. “As the CPE ecosystem advances we will continue to see improvements in speed. Combine that with our close relationship with Ericsson, and we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. It is our goal to continue to not just meet but exceed the demands of consumers, in the most rural parts of North America.” Ericcson North America CTO for Customer United Regional Carriers Bill Chotiner said, “Ericsson invests heavily in research and development to continually bring the most advanced technology to the market. The technology demonstrated at Sound Broadband in this field trial is available today, making it an ideal option for rural carriers to rapidly deploy broadband access in areas where it may not be available today.” Xtreme creates a foundation for enabling full, endto-end broadband deployments, where providers will be able to reach more customers with higher speeds and more capacity, over a wider area of coverage. Sound Broadband debuts as a forefront competitor in the next generation of connectivity. We provide industry-leading speeds and a world of possibilities with LICT’s vast spectrum portfolio and footprint. m For more information, visit Xtreme Enterprises in booth 325. KP Performance Antennas Shows Rubber Duck, Whip-Style WISPA awarded the top operator, manufacturer, product and service, distributor and the Triumph Award of the year at Tuesday’s Awards Luncheon. Winners are chosen by the organization’s members from a group of nominees in each category. Here are your winners: • Operator of the Year – unWired Broadband LLC - Other Nominees: Webformix, @link Services, MCSnet • Manufacturer of the Year – Tarana Wireless - Other Nominees: Cambium Networks, RF Elements, Vilo • Product of the Year – Tarana Gigabit 1 (G1) - Other Nominees: Ubiquiti Wave 60, Cambium Networks ePMP 4000 Series, RF Elements Asymmetrical Horns • Service of the Year – Aterlo Preseem - Other Nominees: Cambium Networks cnHeat, Cambium Networks QoE (Quality of Service) • Distributor of the Year – ISP Supplies - Other Nominees: CTIconnect, DoubleRadius, WAV, Winncom Technologies • Triumph Award – : Cobalt Ridge - Other Nominees: Neptuno, Invisalink Wireless Inc., Ethx WISPA congratulates all the winners, nominees and thanks its membership for helping to honor and salute those companies recognized. m WISPA Presents Industry Awards KP Performance Antennas, an Infinite Electronics brand and a manufacturer of wireless network antennas, announces its latest lineup of rubber duck and whip-style antennas. These antennas combine portability with high-tech functionality. Rubber ducks and whip-style antennas are known for their compact and lightweight design, making them essential additions to radios across various applications. KP has enhanced these characteristics with industrially tuned designs that align with precise frequency ranges. Additionally, the introduction of the stubby style provides users with a more compact option without compromising on performance. Distinguishing features of the lineup include a comprehensive coverage of frequency ranges from 650 MHz to 5850 MHz, with 0 dBi to 4.5 dBi gain specifically for rubber ducks. Beyond the traditional designs, customers will find antennas available in concave, stubby, blade styles, and the versatile tilt-and-swivel style. Furthermore, they are primed for specialized operations, especially in the increasingly relevant 4G LTE and 5G bands. But it’s not just about technological superiority. KP Performance Antennas has ensured the practical needs of users are met. These antennas come with connector options in SMA male and RPSMA, facilitating easy device integration. The 90-degree connectors provide versatility in installation and positioning. Additionally, these antennas provide protection against water and dust ingress, a linearly polarized antenna technology for undisturbed signal transmission, and single-band antennas with a narrow bandwidth and dual-band Wi-Fi antennas for broader connectivity needs. “With the launch of our rubber duck and whipstyle antennas, we aim to set a new industry standard in portable antenna solutions,” said Antenna Product Line Manager Kevin Hietpas. “Each product is a testament to the KP Performance promise – blending groundbreaking technology with unmatched user convenience.” m KP Performance Antennas’ new rubber duck and whip-style antennas are in stock and available for same-day shipping. For inquiries, call +1.855.2765772 or visit with the team at booth 346.
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