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Nokia expands its FWA portfolio with new 5G devices for North American market
New 5G FWA devices use high-gain antennas to help North American operators efficiently deliver FWA broadband services .
Nokia is adding a new 5G Fixed Wireless Access 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 . 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 Fixed Wireless Access ( 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
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 .
• High Gain Antenna up to 10dBi
• Bandwidth aggregation up to 300MHz
• 2.5GE LAN port , TR-069 & TR-369 support
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Nokia 5G FWA gateway with Wi-Fi 7 details
• High Gain Antenna up to 8dBi
• Bandwidth aggregation up to 200MHz
• 8 Rx antennas . p
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 Fixed Wireless Access to connect end customers to fast internet access requires more than just one type of device . Nokia ’ s FastMile solutions
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