Airspan Obtains FCC Certification for Products in 3650 MHz Band

 

Following extensive consultations, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published its ruling regarding the use of the 3650-3700 MHz band (3650 MHz band) with the aim of creating a spectrum environment that will encourage multiple entrants and stimulate the expansion of wireless broadband service to rural and underserved areas. To facilitate rapid deployment in the band, FCC adopted a ‘hybrid’ licensing scheme which is non-exclusive but requires base station registration and a filing fee for the spectrum by each provider. Furthermore, products deployed in this band require FCC certification.

 

We are pleased to have obtained not only the initial FCC certification for our to operate in the lower 3.65 GHz 25 MHz, but Airspan has now also attained (and is the ONLY vendor to have done so) certification for the upper 25 MHz. This achievment gives US customers the option of registering for and operating their network on the full 50 MHz channels, allowing for higher capacity and increased coverage.

 

Airspan’s strategy is to offer a comprehensive end-to-end solution for fixed/nomadic WiMAX deployments through standards compliant, interoperable, WiMAX Forum™ certified products; empower the end user through personal broadband; provide real-world solutions to coexistence with other wireless systems; enable seamless upgradeability to Mobile WiMAX through the use of Software Defined Radio (SDR); to offer unrivalled spectral efficiency through the use of advanced antenna techniques such as diversity and MIMO to provide a complementary set of cost effective backhaul and VoIP solutions.