NetComm Wireless is claiming the world’s fastest 4G LTE fixed wireless outdoor device with the launch of its next generation LTE Intelligent Fixed Wireless Access unit (IFWA-6xx) which will be used to deliver broadband to customers on the NBN.
According to NetComm, the IFWA-6xx is the first technology of its kind to integrate an antenna design with network grade diagnostics and the capacity to deliver fibre equivalent broadband services to homes and businesses in rural and underserved areas worldwide.
The IFWA-6xx is the third generation of NetComm Wireless' fixed wireless technology, and the vendor says it “is set to bring world-class broadband to customers” on the NBN Fixed Wireless network later this year.
NetComm says the IFWA-6xx comprises of a series of network-grade LTE CAT 16 devices with the capacity to deliver gigabit speeds, while providing support for global LTE FDD and TDD bands, including the CBRS band in North America.
{loadposition peter}The new technology is designed to meet the spectrum availability, geographic and service level requirements of network operators and service providers in global markets.
Ken Sheridan, chief executive of NetComm Wireless, said: "We are pleased to launch a new generation of fixed wireless access technology that allows carriers and network operators to bring fibre-like broadband and triple play services to customers in areas that lack fixed line infrastructure.
"This network-grade technology combines hardware and intelligent software design, remote management and the installation tools needed to maximise return on investment, while also allowing service providers to deliver on their broadband speed and performance promise to customers.
"NetComm Wireless has been at the forefront of fixed wireless innovation for eight years, and our third-generation fixed wireless device builds on the expertise gained from successful fixed wireless deployments with our partners in Australia, North America and Europe."
NetComm says the IFWA-6xx, designed to meet rising global demand for triple play Internet, video and voice services, including Voice over LTE, provides a guaranteed radio link budget to ensure consistent broadband performance, even at peak times.
“Homes and businesses located beyond the reach of fixed fibre, cable and copper networks will have the assured level of bandwidth needed to watch movies in the highest available resolution on multiple computers, televisions and other devices simultaneously,” NetComm says.