1 0 WISPAPALOOZA SHOW I OCTOBER 3 – 6, 2022 www.bekabusinessmedia.com L Z OO 2022 DAY 2 Nextlink Internet announced results of 6 GHz spectrum testing, clearing the way for more gigabit fixed wireless deployments nationwide. The industry awaits the availability of the 6 GHz spectrum and Nextlink took the initiative to field test fixed wireless technology. Utilizing an FCC experimental license, and Cambium Networks fixed wireless access points and subscriber modules utilizing Qualcom Networking Pro Series Platforms, Nextlink achieved actual throughput of over 1 Gbps download and 500 Mbps upload to each subscriber module under full load, utilizing a 160 MHz channel at 2 miles. “We are on a mission to provide highquality internet access everywhere we serve. This gives us another tool in the toolkit to do just that,” said Bill Baker, founder and CEO of Nextlink Internet. “Upon full commercial deployment later this year, we look forward to rolling out gigabit speed plans in the entirety of our existing fixed wireless service network plus our prospective network expansion for the FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) program. Ultimately, this expansion of gigabit fixed wireless will cover over 4 million of households and businesses.” Cambium Networks CEO Atul Bhatnagere added, “The new 6 GHz spectrum offers broadband service providers a significant opportunity to improve performance. Cambium Networks’ wireless fabric portfolio of solutions enable broadband service providers to rapidly serve new markets while maximizing customer satisfaction and minimizing TCO.” Nextlink Internet CTO Cameron Kilton said, “We’re excited that the tests bore out exactly what we expected: that we can provide fully loaded speeds at distance utilizing the new 6 GHz band. “We also identified inefficiencies in testing scenarios and expect commercial deployment throughput to exceed testing throughput.” And Nextlink Internet’s Chief Strategy Officer Claude Aiken said, “The promise of 6 GHz enabling Gigabit speeds over wireless is real – and wireless enables Nextlink to roll out gigabit speeds faster that we can with fiber. We thank the FCC for enabling these innovations by allocating the 6 GHz band for hybrid licensed-unlicensed use. We eagerly await the FCC’s approval of the automated frequency coordination so that we can begin deploying this across our footprint. Smart spectrum policy multiplies other governmental efforts to close the digital divide.” Qualcom Technologies Inc. VP of Product Management Ganesh Swaminathan added, “This field work is another proof point that gigabit services over wireless is a reality. “We are glad to see innovative technology leaders like Nextlink and Cambium Networks at the forefront of delivering these services over wireless.” For more information, visit Cambium Networks’ at booth 135 on the Exhibition Floor. m TDL Gentek, a distributor of telecom equipment since 1979, and Tarana Wireless, a company leading the next-generation of fixed wireless access (ngFWA), announced their partnership to supply Canadian internet service providers with Gigabit 1 (G1) — Tarana’s unique ngFWA platform. TDL Gentek is the first Canadian owned and operated distributor signing with Tarana, a fast-growing private company transforming the market with a new, innovative approach to rapid broadband deployment. With this strategic partnership TDL Gentek customers can provide reliable, highspeed internet across Canada with remarkably low costs and short installation times. Tarana’s recent product announcement reported on the company’s plans to release 6 GHz G1 radio models that support 160 MHz channels, and a software upgrade to shipping 5 GHz G1 radios that enables the same. Doubling the channel bandwidth of G1 allows it to deliver up to 1.6 Gbps of aggregate capacity per link. When released mid next year, this 2x upgrade to G1’s link speeds, combined with its signature resilience in the face of obstructions and interference, will enable ISPs to deploy wireless networks with unprecedented competitiveness and staying power. TDL Gentek has a long and rich history of supporting fixed wireless internet access in Canada, through wireless ISP customers, several who are currently deploying Tarana’s advanced technology with great success. Jeff McInnis, TDL Gentek’s President, noted, “The addition of Tarana Wireless to our vendor portfolio is evidence of our unwavering commitment to bringing the world’s best solutions to our Canadian ISP and value-added reseller partners. Tarana’s G1 platform offers subscribers in difficult to reach locations and busy residential neighborhoods reliable, high-speed internet services that outperform traditional fixed wireless or LTE solutions. Our customers can expect fiber-class speeds with much less cost and reduced installation complexity.” Tarana’s VP of Worldwide Sales, Mike Calabrese, shared, “We’re excited about our partnership with TDL Gentek and look forward to jointly addressing Canada’s digital divide while also bringing healthy competition to the country’s broadband markets.” Tarana is on a mission to accelerate the deployment of fast, affordable internet access to the world. With a decade of research and more than $400 million of investment, the Tarana engineering team created the unique next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) technology instantiated in its first commercial platform, Gigabit 1 (G1). For more information visit the Tarana Wireless booth, 149, on the Exhibit Floor or go to www.taranawireless.com. m Gigabit 6 GHz Fixed Wireless is a Reality TDL-Gentek Brings Tarana’s G1 Next-gen Fixed Wireless Platform to Canada
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