New 5G FWA devices use high-gain antennas to help North American operators efficiently deliver FWA broadband services.
Nokia is adding a new 5G FWA outdoor receiver and indoor gateway with Wi-Fi 7 to its growing portfolio of FWA broadband access products.
Designed to meet the unique demands of the North American region, the new solutions support a broad range of 4G and 5G bands.
The solution is pitched as providing a real opportunity to close connectivity gaps that still exist in many parts of North America.
Nokia’s expanded portfolio helps advance 5G FWA services in North America, ensuring operators can easily connect consumers across rural, suburban and urban environments.
The new Nokia FastMile 5G receiver features high-gain antennas (up to 10 dBi) in a compact design that can be self-installed.
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 drastically improves capacity and coverage by up to 35% using high gain antennas (up to 8 dBi) and 8 receiver antennas. The gateway comes with up to 200MHz of spectrum support to enable high-speed broadband access over the 5G network. It also utilizes 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.
To help operators simplify and streamline installation, customers can access a simple, user-friendly mobile app that helps identify the optimal location to install the Nokia FWA receiver and gateway.
Dirk Verhaegen, VP of Broadband Devices, Nokia, said: “Using FWA to connect end customers to fast internet access requires more than just one type of device. Nokia’s FastMile solutions provide operators with options, bringing fast, reliable broadband to people no matter where they live—whether it’s in bustling cities, quiet suburbs or even remote rural areas.”
The number of FWA subscribers in North America is projected to increase from 11.6 million in 2023 to 25 million by 2028.
Jaimie Lenderman, Research Manager and Principal Analyst, Omdia, said this growth was driven by the ‘considerable advantages’ FWA offers in terms of cost-efficiency and rapid deployment – especially where wireline solutions are less feasible.
However, challenges such as signal interference, limited range, and reliance on line-of-sight conditions still impact the widespread adoption of FWA by operators.
The new Nokia 5G FWA receiver and gateway will be available in Q3 2024.
Nokia 5G FWA receiver details
- High Gain Antenna up to 10dBi
- Bandwidth aggregation up to 300MHz
- 2.5GE LAN port, TR-069 & TR-369 support
Nokia 5G FWA gateway with Wi-Fi 7 details
- High Gain Antenna up to 8dBi
- Bandwidth aggregation up to 200MHz
- 8 Rx antennas
