FEATURE environments, helping operators bring highquality connectivity experiences to subscribers.”
The companies argue that combining advanced 5G and Wi-Fi technologies into a tightly integrated platform can help operators accelerate service deployment while reducing complexity and hardware costs.
The Broadcom BCM6776 is designed as a triband Wi-Fi 8 SoC targeting high-volume retail and mass-market access points. It integrates a quad-core Arm processor with Wi-Fi 8 radio capabilities, allowing device manufacturers to consolidate components and reduce system power consumption.
According to Broadcom, the design can deliver a 50 % reduction in active power consumption compared to previous generations while simplifying board design and lowering bill of materials costs.
Meanwhile, Samsung’ s B1320 modem introduces 3GPP Release 17 support with 5G downlink speeds of up to 3.43 Gbps and uplink speeds of 1.17 Gbps.
The modem also supports satellite communications standards including NR- NTN and NB-NTN, reflecting growing industry interest in hybrid terrestrial and non-terrestrial network architectures.
Together, the companies say the platform supports full Wi-Fi-to-5G throughput while creating a scalable foundation for next-generation customer premises equipment( CPE).
The wider significance of the launch extends beyond raw speeds and hardware specifications.
The fixed wireless access market has evolved rapidly over the past five years as operators seek alternatives to expensive fibre deployments. What was once viewed primarily as a connectivity solution for underserved rural communities is increasingly becoming part of mainstream broadband strategies worldwide.
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