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UKWISPA and INCA Alliance - Bringing the best of Fibre and Wireless together

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:25:26 GMT

INCA and UKWISPA form strategic alliance to strengthen the independent telecoms network sector

Responding to changing industry realities and preparing for a sustainable future

LONDON, 23 APRIL 2026 - The Independent Networks Co-operative Association (INCA) and the UK Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (UKWISPA) today announced a strategic alliance that brings together fibre and wireless trade bodies under a shared operational platform, while preserving each organisation’s distinct brand, governance, and membership.

The announcement was made at the UKWISPA annual member event and marks the first time the two trade bodies have formalised their working relationship to present a coordinated independent sector voice to Government, Ofcom, Local Authorities, and the broader market.

Responding to changing industry realities

The alliance is a direct response to the conditions now facing the independent network sector. After a decade of rapid fibre build and wireless network expansion, the sector is consolidating. Financing conditions have tightened, and operators of all sizes are focused on operational discipline, customer take-up, and sustainable growth.

The premises still waiting for gigabit-capable connectivity are, by and large, the hardest to reach. Delivering to them increasingly requires the right mix of technologies: fibre where it works, wireless where it is faster or more practical, and hybrid approaches where the local conditions demand it. The independent sector has been saying this for some time; what has changed is the availability of licensed spectrum, which now makes gigabit wireless a credible and reliable option at scale.

At the same time, many Local Authorities are sitting on clawback funding that must be spent on connectivity projects, but lack the internal technical capacity to define, measure, and procure the right solution. The alliance gives the independent sector a coordinated route to help them.

How the alliance is structured

This is a strategic alliance, not a merger. Both organisations remain separate legal entities, each with its own brand, governance, and membership proposition:

• Separate brands: INCA remains INCA. UKWISPA remains UKWISPA. Both identities, and the distinct member communities they represent, are preserved.

• Separate memberships: There is no combined membership. Members of either organisation stay where they are. Where a member belongs to both discounts to be offered

• Separate governance: UKWISPA continues through its policy and advisory board. INCA continues through its co-operative governance with one member, one vote.

• Shared operational platform: INCA provides back-office services to UKWISPA under a shared secretariat model- invoicing, bookkeeping, membership administration, website and CRM support, communications, and event support; giving UKWISPA operational stability without compromising its independence.

What the alliance will deliver

The two organisations have identified a set of early joint activities where coordinated action is expected to deliver greater value for members and the wider sector:

• A joint approach to Local Authority funding. INCA and UKWISPA will work together to help Local Authorities define connectivity problems in their areas and identify the most effective technology mix to solve them, unlocking clawback funding for projects that might otherwise go undelivered.

• A shared policy platform. Where issues affect the whole independent sector - rural and urban delivery, the hardest-to-reach premises, spectrum access, and infrastructure resilience; the two organisations will present a single, coordinated position to DSIT and Ofcom.

• A combined event calendar. Both organisations’ events, including UKWISPA’s technical meeting and awards and INCA’s flagship conference, will be coordinated to avoid clashes and create richer opportunities for members and supplier partners.

• A broader independent sector narrative. Fibre and wireless operators together tell a more complete story of what the independent sector delivers: competitive, resilient, locally relevant connectivity across the whole country.

Why the future is bright for the independent network sector

The alliance is not only a response to current pressures. It is preparation for an increasingly optimistic future in which independent operators are distinctively well-placed to lead. Modern, software-defined networks built in the last decade are ready to take advantage of AI-driven operations, predictive maintenance, and next-generation customer experience tools. Smaller operators with direct local relationships can deliver the kind of personalised, responsive service that larger incumbents struggle to match. And the agility that comes from being independent means new technologies, from AI to quantum-safe network layers, can be adopted at pace rather than stalled by legacy systems.

The independent network sector already represents a substantial share of the UK's fibre and wireless footprint. The next phase is about turning that footprint into enduring, customer-centred businesses that lead on innovation as well as competition. A stronger collective voice accelerates that.

Quotes

“ The independent sector is at its strongest when it speaks as a whole. Fibre and wireless operators face common challenges: the hardest-to-reach premises, the need for scale, the shift from building networks to running them well, and the opportunity to unlock sources of funding for the parts of the country that still need it most. But we are also at the start of something genuinely exciting. Independent operators have the modern networks, the local customer relationships, and the agility to lead the UK into an AI-enabled, customer-centred future for telecoms. By working together through this alliance, while keeping our separate identities and memberships, we create the broader independent sector voice that backs both the here-and-now and what comes next"

Paddy Paddison, Chief Executive, INCA

“Helping INCA and UKWISPA members to work together will make the UK Government’s goal of ubiquitous gigabit broadband coverage in a timely and cost-effective way far more realistic. I am delighted to be a part of this next step which brings together some of the UK’s most innovative and agile telecoms providers for the first time. This alliance protects UKWISPA’s identity and technical community while giving our members structured access to INCA’s regulatory capability and a louder voice on the issues that matter to wireless operators. It is the right step at the right time, and I am pleased to be handing over operational responsibility to INCA with a meaningful transition period in place.”

David Burns, Chair, UKWISPA

CBNG Joins UKWISPA to Support Innovation and Growth in the UK Wireless Broadband Sector

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:19:00 GMT

Cambridge, UK – 15 July 2025: Cambridge Broadband Networks Group (CBNG), a global leader in fixed wireless access (FWA) innovation, has today announced its membership with the UK Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (UKWISPA).

The move comes at a pivotal time for the UK’s wireless ISP community, as evolving spectrum regulations create new opportunities to reimagine connectivity at scale.

With over 25 years of experience and more than 350,000 radios delivered across 50 countries, CBNG plans to bring deep technical expertise and commercial insight to the WISPA UK membership base.

By joining UKWISPA, CBNG will work closely with UK WISPs to explore next-generation opportunities in the 26GHz and 40-42GHz bands, providing solutions that minimise total cost of ownership and drive return on investment (ROI).

Paul Wright, Chief Revenue Officer at CBNG, said: “ UK WISPs are at a fork in the road with the advent of shared access licensing and expanded availability in the 26GHz and 40GHz bands. We’ve been innovating for years, and with our new 5G FWA platform – VectaStar NR – already deployed in North America, we’re keen to understand how we can adapt and refine this technology for the UK market.”

The membership will enable CBNG to engage directly with WISPA operators to better understand their business needs, technical preferences, and market challenges. As a result, CBNG will be able to better shape its strategy as it evaluates the development of new VectaStar NR variants optimised for UK deployment.

“Our objective is to co-develop solutions with the community – listening to their needs and responding with innovation that empowers customer growth,” added Wright. “VectaStar NR is designed to deliver multi-gigabit speeds over ranges up to 5km, using 3GPP-compliant 5G architecture without the complexity or cost of a full 5G core.”

With CBNG joining UKWISPA, the company plans to share its extensive support services with WISPA UK members, including network design, training programmes, and 24/7 technical support – all aimed at making operations more efficient and resilient.

Initial engagement will begin with a dedicated webinar introducing VectaStar NR and inviting open dialogue with members. Following the webinar, the CBNG team plans to conduct a series of seminars, 1:1 sessions, and on-site demos, providing UKWISPA members with opportunities to experience the technology first-hand at CBNG’s facilities in Cambridge.

About CBNG

Founded in 2000, CBNG delivers high-speed, point-to-multipoint wireless networks that can be deployed quickly and simply by licenced spectrum service providers. The company’s proprietary hardware and software helps broadband network service providers connect people to fast and reliable data services, quickly and at scale. Based in Cambridge, UK, the company has deployed solutions with more than 100 service providers globally, including some of the biggest brands in the world of telecommunications. To know more, visit https://www.cbng.co.uk/

Cogent Distribution Joins UKWISPA

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:10:49 GMT

Introducing Cogent Distribution to UKWISPA

Joining UKWISPA is the next exciting step in our company’s journey as we celebrate Cogent

Distribution’s 10 years (2015-2025) of operating as a value-added distributor of best-of-

breed wireless and connectivity solutions.

We specialise in high-performance wireless solutions, working with some of the most

innovative manufacturers in wireless technology such as RADWIN, SAF Tehnika, Perle

Systems, Kymata, Nextivity, Teltonika Networks, RF elements and more.

We understand that for WISPs, the delivery of fast, reliable, and scalable internet

connectivity is of critical importance to your customers, and we’re ready to provide cutting-

edge 60GHz wireless technology that helps service providers improve coverage, increase

capacity, and scale operations efficiently.

We can offer both long-range 60GHz solutions and short-range 60GHz products for ultra-

fast, low-latency and interference-free wireless technology, suitable for high-density urban

deployments or network expansion with up to 10Gbps+ throughput.

Our wireless solutions for WISPs also include for example: point-to-point and point-to-

multipoint radios, wireless access solutions with noise rejecting antennas and Ofcom

compliant cellular signal boosters, as well as IoT and remote monitoring with routers and

gateways for remote management of network infrastructure.

We very much look forward to engaging with the UKWISPA members on best-in-class

network and internet connectivity solutions and working together for mutual benefit.

Key Contacts

Mark Turvey

Solutions Architect

Email: Mark.Turvey@cogentdistribution.com

Mobile:07554 898188

Anita Mistry

Sales Director

Email: Anita.Mistry@cogentdistribution.com

Mobile: 07919 141600

pureLiFi shows its gigabit LINXC Bridge technology to UKWISPA

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:45:00 GMT

Using Light for gigabit wireless connections

We are excited to introduce pureLiFi to the UKWISPA community!

pureLiFi is a leading innovator in global connectivity through LiFi technology – a groundbreaking innovation poised to revolutionise how we connect.

LiFi uses light instead of radio waves for wireless communication. Invented in the UK by co-founders of pureLiFi at the University of Edinburgh, LiFi was first introduced to the world in a 2011 TED Global Talk and viewed millions of times. Since then, pureLiFi has achieved numerous industry milestones, including being the first to ship LiFi devices on a commercial scale.

Today, pureLiFi offers some of the most comprehensive LiFi solutions available, including their latest innovation: LINXC Bridge™ . LINXC Bridge is the simplest, fastest, and most economical way to enable a high-quality, resilient link between outdoor wireless broadband CPE and an indoor network.

On 12th December 2024, pureLiFi hosted an exclusive UKWISPA LiFi webinar, presented by Bart Bowser, Vice President of Sales and Business Development.

The webinar explored:

• How LINXC Bridge improves speed and reduces costs.

• Ways it optimises signal strength throughout buildings for reliable coverage.

• How it facilitates access to hard-to-reach locations without extensive infrastructure changes.

• The elimination of the need to drill into building structures, reducing installation time and disruption.

• Insights into how LINXC Bridge can accelerate deployment times, enhancing efficiency.

• The transformative benefits of LINXC Bridge for broadband deployment strategies and overcoming common challenges.

The webinar recording is now available here: UKWISPA pureLiFi Webinar 12 December 2024.

Dive into the session to explore how pureLiFi’s cutting-edge innovations can help you deliver seamless, secure, and efficient connectivity solutions, empowering your networks to overcome today’s challenges and embrace the future of wireless communication.

THE ROLE OF WIRELESS NETWORKS IN ENHANCING DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY IN THE UK

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 07:38:11 GMT

UKWISPA Market Report Release - THE ROLE OF WIRELESS NETWORKS IN ENHANCING DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY IN THE UK

UK – 9 September 2024 – UKWISPA published a new independent report into the positive role that fixed wireless networks can have in enhancing connectivity in the UK. UKWISPA commissioned Intelligens Consulting to undertake the work.

“This report highlights the huge role of FWA alongside fibre in achieving the UK’s ambitions to provide comprehensive access to gigabit broadband connectivity. Not only can roll-out be accelerated, but both urban and rural locations can get their enhanced connectivity sooner, and at less cost,” said David Burns, Chairman at UKWISPA.

Positive Consumer Impact

The report outlines how GBP 4 billion of quantifiable impact can be achieved by exploiting the latest innovations in wireless technology in the UK.

“UK Infrastructure Investors, the DSIT, Ofcom and BDUK are all slowly realising the untapped potential that FWA has in accelerating gigabit internet rollout, and the advantages when built alongside fibre networks,” said David Burns, Chairman, UKWISPA. “This report sets out key areas and policy directions that can maximise this opportunity for the UK.”

Download the report HERE

Monetizing content filtering – an easy and effective revenue boost for ISPs of all sizes

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:22:39 GMT

In a world of fast and stable internet, it is hard to stand out as an internet service provider. Even more given that the basic service margins are getting thinner. That’s why ISPs are continuously seeking innovative ways to increase revenue via value added services. Thankfully, content filtering is a popular service for both B2B and B2C customers, making it an attractive proposition even for smaller players in the market.

Diversify your revenue streams and start with an easy upsell

Content filtering presents ISPs with an opportunity to increase revenue per customer, making it a powerful tool for boosting profits. Smaller ISPs, with limited resources and time to invest, can especially benefit from content filtering as it is rather easy to upsell and it pays off quickly – basically with only a few B2B customers the ISP breaks even and can start making profit.

This low barrier to entry allows them to tap into an additional source of income without major investments, ultimately contributing to their overall financial stability. Moreover, the additional service to their customers increases number of touchpoints and strengthens the relationship between the ISP and the customer.

Variety of uses for different customer needs

Content filtering caters to a wide array of customers, from families concerned about the online safety of their children to businesses aiming to enhance productivity and security. Educational institutions, such as schools and universities, as well as public spaces like malls, can benefit from content filtering to maintain a safe and controlled online environment of their public Wi-Fi networks, while preventing misuse such as torrenting or cryptomining.

To cater to the needs of a wide selection of audiences, it is vital for the content filtering tool to have an easy setup with possibility of different policies. Only thanks to easy maintenance and smooth deployment can even ISPs with no staff to spare attract the right customers to the right service package.

Filter content on DNS level with Whalebone Peacemaker

An ideal way to filter content is via DNS resolution. After a simple setup, which takes just about an hour, Whalebone Peacemaker allows ISPs to set a number of policies with different content filtering functions. Then nothing stands between the ISP and the possibility to upsell their customers, or creating an integration to their website or portal, where customers can choose their package with content filtering as well.

Moreover, Whalebone Peacemaker enhances security of the ISP network via blocking out threats to the customers themselves on the DNS level, thus effectively getting rid of user-generated issues and the need to deal with customers who complain on unstable or slow internet (which they have caused since they have devices full of malware). On the top of that, Peacemaker offers deep insights into the ntwork's DNS traffic.

Streamlined setup and integration

Implementing content filtering through Whalebone Peacemaker is hassle-free for ISPs and customers alike. The ISPs can either contact their customers, forward their traffic to different resolver and up the monthly fee, or they can create an integration to their website or portal and allow the customers to select their desired content filtering package there.

In conclusion, content filtering emerges as a strategic avenue for ISPs to maximize profits, enhance network security, and cater to a diverse range of customers. With its potential to increase revenue per customer and its ability to approach various market segments, content filtering offers a win-win situation for both the ISPs and their clients.

Read the case study of BitConnect, who started with content filtering and found a great way to enhance their portfolio, and contact our ISP experts to get a demo – or start a free trial in less than an hour.

What is smart home networking?

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:36:40 GMT

Live better, save money

Smart home networking refers to the technology and devices used to connect various appliances and systems in a home, allowing for remote control and automation of those systems. This includes everything from lighting and heating, to security and entertainment systems, all connected to a central hub that allows you to control them from anywhere, at any time.

Smart Home control

UKWISPA Partner, Euroroute Network Solutions is the authorised distributor for premium smart home technology provider Fritz. With FRITZ!App Smart Home for Android and iOS, all FRITZ! Smart Home devices on your wifi network as well as supported Smart Home devices from other manufacturers can be easily controlled both at home and on the move.

Automation

Smart home networking technology is revolutionising the way we live in our homes. With the ability to control and automate various systems, homeowners can enjoy a more convenient, energy-efficient and secure living experience. By connecting all of these systems, you can create a truly integrated home environment that meets your specific needs and preferences.

Convenience

One of the main benefits of smart home networking is convenience. With the ability to control and automate various systems remotely, you can adjust your home’s lighting, temperature, and security from anywhere in the world using a smartphone or tablet. This means that you can come home to a perfectly lit and temperature-controlled house, or check in on your home’s security from anywhere, at any time.

Energy efficiency

Another benefit of smart home networking is energy efficiency. By automating your home’s lighting, heating, and cooling systems, you can reduce energy consumption and lower your monthly energy bills. For example, you can set your heating and cooling systems to turn off when you leave your home and turn on again before you return, so you never waste energy heating or cooling an empty house.

Home security

In addition to convenience and energy efficiency, smart home networking can also improve the overall security of your home. With smart security systems, you can monitor your home from anywhere, and receive alerts if any unusual activity is detected. You can also control your home’s locks and security cameras remotely, giving you peace of mind when you’re away from home.

Intelligent home experience

Contact Euroroute today to learn more about our range of leading smart home networking devices by AVM Fritz . This rapidly growing technology is transforming the way we live and you can now enjoy a more convenient, energy-efficient, and secure living experience. Whether you’re looking to automate your lighting and heating, or improve your home’s security, there are a variety of smart home networking technologies available to meet your needs and preferences.

Embracing the Digital Voice Transition

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:28:44 GMT

A Guide for our Members

The telecommunications industry in the UK is on the precipice of a major shift, dubbed as 'The Great Britain Switch Off', led by BT. This switch-off entails a transition from the legacy analogue telephone networks to the more advanced and efficient Digital Voice services.

As a leading association representing Internet Service Providers (ISPs), we at UK WISPA understand that this transition presents both challenges and opportunities for our members.

Understanding Digital Voice

Digital Voice, also known as VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), is a technology that enables voice communication over digital networks. Unlike traditional analogue telephone lines, Digital Voice services utilise the internet or private IP networks for transmitting voice communication.

Some benefits of this technology include improved call quality, reduced latency, and increased reliability. As we prepare for the full adoption of this technology by 2025, we believe it's critical to equip our members with the right tools and knowledge.

Addressing ISPs' Challenges

Our ISP members will face several challenges during this transition. These may include upgrading infrastructure, training staff on the new technology, managing deployment of new devices and ensuring minimal disruption for customers.

We're keen on facilitating dialogue and providing resources to address these challenges. In line with this, we're excited to announce a webinar on navigating the Digital Voice transition, where we'll dive deeper into these issues.

Customer Impact

The shift to Digital Voice will profoundly influence customers, as it may require the replacement of their current analogue phones with digital counterparts compatible with the new system. ISPs will play a crucial role in this transition, providing essential guidance and support to end customers and ensuring the switch is smooth, causing minimal disturbance to their day-to-day activities.

We understand that this topic may raise many questions. That's why we're inviting you to a webinar specifically focusing on the Digital Voice transition, hosted in partnership with Euroroute Network Solutions . This session is intended to provide an informative platform for knowledge sharing and address doubts and concerns our members may have.

The Role of Hardware in Digital Voice Transition

One of the areas we're focusing on is the choice of Customer Premises Equipment (CPE). Ensuring a smooth transition for your customers requires digital voice-ready equipment.

Euroroute Network Solutions have over 20 years experience in the sector and are the UK distributor for the AVM FRITZ!Box range of routers and digital phones. Notably, these devices are designed to help facilitate a smooth transition by supporting seamless integration with digital telephony standards.

With features such as an integrated analogue phone port, the FRITZ!Box allows your existing end-users to continue using their current analogue phones during the transition, thus minimising potential disruption.

Managing Devices Remotely

Efficient device management and support are critical during this transition. Technologies like the TR-069 protocol can simplify the deployment process, reduce the need for on-site technician visits, and ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for customers.

Join our Webinar

As part of our commitment to support you through this transition, we invite you to join our upcoming webinar on the Digital Voice transition. The event will take place at 14:00 on the 29th of June 2023. REGISTER

We encourage you to register and participate in this event to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to navigate this transition successfully.

Globe utilizes state of the art solution to bring low-cost internet to more Filipino homes in hard-to-reach areas

david@ukwispa.org (David Burns) — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:16:03 GMT

Globe utilizes state of the art solution to bring low-cost internet to more Filipino homes in hard-to-reach areas

Globe, the Philippines’ leading mobile network operator is using an alternative

fixed wireless broadband solution to bridge areas with no internet connectivity.

Globe tapped Curvalux to enable the telco to deliver cost-effective, high-speed

broadband services to urban, suburban, and rural areas using an innovative

‘phased array multibeam broadband system.’

The cutting-edge patented design of the Curvalux system delivers unmatched

performance through its sophisticated multi-beam design. Sixteen narrowly

focused, high-gain beams per Edge Node, can deliver incredible throughput

and interference mitigation to serve hundreds of simultaneous users per Edge

Node. The Curvalux system is also extremely energy efficient, allowing the

entire system to be operated using low-cost solar panels and batteries. This

dramatically reduces operational costs and enables deployment of the system

to remote areas that were previously unserved due to the lack of a reliable

power source.

Globe and Curvalux have been working on this end-to-end solution for the past

year and a half. The Ayala-led telco chose Curvalux for its superior performance,

scalability and energy efficiency.

“This technology enriches Globe’s internet solutions portfolio, allowing us to

cover as many households as possible, and helps provide low cost internet in

hard-to-reach areas which are currently deprived of connectivity. Our

partnership with Curvalux will allow faster deployment of high speed

broadband to our customers ranging from 50 to 120 Mbps average download

speeds,” said Darius Delgado, Globe’s Head of Broadband Business.

Globe has initially deployed this technology in 39 areas in the country and eyes

expanding in 315 more areas within the year.

“We are very positive that Curvalux will help us answer the ever growing

demand for connectivity and wider coverage especially in areas where Globe

is much needed,” added Delgado.

Richard Pak, Curvalux Group CEO stated, “The outbreak of the Coronavirus has

taught us the vital importance and necessity of having reliable broadband

internet access to maintain daily life during the Covid-19 restrictions. We are

extremely honored to be working with Globe to fulfill our mission to build an

innovative and affordable wireless technology to enable broadband internet

connectivity for the unconnected. It is truly an incredible privilege to see the

impact of our technology in providing critical broadband services for each and

every citizen of the Philippines which are so crucial for students continuing

their education safely learning from home, allowing companies to continue

operating and staying productive working remotely, and the comfort of being

able to stay in touch with friends and family during these uncertain times.”

Globe is also working with Curvalux on their Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite

broadband constellation “CurvaNet”, to complete the solution portfolio. The

CurvaNet satellite constellation will be able to deliver affordable broadband

internet to even the most remote areas beyond the reach of any telecom

towers, infrastructure or electricity with the use of its proprietary low-cost, solar

powered customer terminal.

Globe puts into action its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint by

actively supporting the Race To Zero global campaign spearheaded by the

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and

COP26 Presidency and backed by the GSMA, the global mobile industry body.

The company strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development

Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 9 which highlights the roles of infrastructure

and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development. Globe

is committed to upholding the 10 United Nations Global Compact principles

and 10 UN SDGs.

About Curvalux

Curvalux is a manufacturer of Next Generation Wireless Broadband

technologies with a vision; connect the underserved with sustainable

solutions. Curvalux delivers higher capacity, lower cost and a broader

coverage of wireless broadband for both rural and urban areas with

innovative systems and carrier-grade processes. The products, solutions and

services provided by Curvalux will positively impact the carbon footprint, the

operators’ CAPEX and OPEX and the network performance. For more

information visit https://Curvalux.com.

Curvalux Launches Revolutionary Edge Node Antenna

david@ukwispa.org (David Burns) — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 12:41:36 GMT

Curvalux Edge Node Active Antenna launched to UKWISPA Members

Curvalux, Gold Partner of the UK Wireless Internet Service Providers Association, introduced its revolutionary multi-beam phased array antenna RF system to members of UK WISPA on 5 November 2020.

Initially using unlicensed frequencies in the 5GHz band, Curvalux Edge Node is a disruptive multi-beam phased array antenna RF system which dramatically out-performs omni or wide beam sector antennas that are commonly used in terrestrial wireless networks today.

Curvalux uses a patented multibeam phased array beam forming technology to divide the wireless signal into many directed and tightly focused beams in two polarizations. The advantage of this technique allows for very high gain of both the transmit and receive signals resulting in much higher data rates, while requiring very low power consumption and providing much higher resistance to interference. Curvalux beamforming antennas create 7-degree beamwidth beams with side lobe suppression of more than 20 dB which allow operators to benefit from dramatically reduced interferences when using unlicensed spectrum and high order of frequency reuse that increases the overall Edge Node capacity.

Richard Pak, Curvalux Group CEO, said “The Curvalux Edge Node is an open system which has been thoroughly tested and field proven with variety of legacy 5GHz access points, repeaters, and CPE´s in more than a dozen POC trials around the world, and is already being deployed by some of the largest global telecommunications operators to provide highspeed fixed wireless access and LTE offload. Introduction of the Curvalux antenna system into existing Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 networks currently operated by the UK WISPs will be a seamless integration which will not affect existing customers, but will dramatically increase the total capacity and performance (Mbps/Square Km) of their networks. By implementing the Curvalux Edge Node on top of existing FWA infrastructure, WISPs will considerably reduce their CAPEX and boost their customer base by being able to offer higher speed broadband access as well as extending the coverage and reach of the FWA networks in urban, suburban, and rural areas.”

UK WISPA Chairman, David Burns, pointed out: “I have been watching Curvalux very closely over the past few months and I have to say I have been astounded by the innovation that they have incorporated into their antenna system. This is unlike anything I have seen in our space before and I strongly recommend that operators find out more. FWA technology is becoming quite mature and it is rare to see such a step change in performance. The Curvalux antenna system simply connects to existing access points and transforms their performance onto another level”.

Nir Barkan, Curvalux UK CEO and Curvalux Group CTO, highlighted that “Curvalux has recently established a brand-new R&D centre in Sheffield which is equipped with a broadband access testing laboratory facility and has recruited a growing team of highly skilled engineers and experts from industry leading companies in RF and wireless technologies. Curvalux is very pleased to introduce itself and engage with UK WISPA members and would like to showcase its key differentiators to WISP´s who are looking at increasing their customer base with higher traffic capability, superior range and enlarged customer reach ability at the lowest possible cost”.

About Curvalux

Curvalux is an advanced wireless access and backbone technology with built-in backhaul relay architecture. The system provides frequency re-use, high directivity and high antenna gain dramatically increasing the throughput and range of wireless broadband connectivity to low power and low-cost user terminals, mobile phones and tablets. Curvalux sets new standards of low-cost, energy consumption, size and weight compared with other next generation mobile and fixed wireless access systems.

For further details please contact: nir.barkan@curvalux.com

www.curvalux.com

UKWISPA welcomes Intracom Telecom as a Gold Technology Partner

david@ukwispa.org (David Burns) — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:50:50 GMT

24 GHz Ultrafast Technology Coming to the UK

Intracom Telecom is one of the world leaders in Ultra-Fast Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)

technology and amongst its many users has the largest mmWave (Millimeter Wave) FWA

network in the world, which is located in Italy. The company has committed to bring its

groundbreaking technology and know-how so as to help in the development of the UK Fixed

Wireless Access market and has joined forces with UKWISPA to engage with UK

stakeholders.

The UK Government is committed to helping every property in the land receive gigabit-

capable broadband in the coming years. High performance Fixed Wireless Access is now

seen as an essential component of the UK's ability to meet this goal in a cost effective and

timely manner. Connecting properties using underground ducts and overhead wires has many

limitations in the time, disruption caused and aesthetic impact on the landscape; especially in

more rural areas. A single mmWave Gigabit base station can provide immediate coverage to

many properties at gigabit speeds.

David Burns, Chairman of UKWISPA, stated: “Intracom Telecom’s technology is already

exploited worldwide including the USA, Europe and the Far East and we are delighted that

they have decided to bring this experience to the UK. There are over 100 Wireless Internet

Service Providers (WISPs) across the UK and their role in delivering Gigabit Britain cannot be

overstated. We hope that Intracom Telecom’s expertise and technology will help WISPs build

ultra-fast networks faster and help UK businesses and homes receive the broadband

they deserve quickly and inexpensively”.

John Tenidis, Marketing Director of Wireless Network & Systems of Intracom Telecom,

underlined: “Connectivity to internet is becoming a human right directly linked to freedom of

expression and opinion as stated by UN. Therefore it is to the interest of governments to

protect and incentivize local WISPs to continue connecting remote societies. Intracom

Telecom’s technology (WiBAS™) allows WISPs to expand their offerings. We are joining UK

WISPA and offer our solutions to its members as we believe that the designated spectrum

(24.25 - 27.25 GHz) is the only path to go for a country that targets to achieve 100 Mbps per

home”.

UK set for Terragraph multi-gigabit technology

david@ukwispa.org (David Burns) — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:09:08 GMT

UK homes and enterprises will soon be offered gigabit services built upon Facebook’s licensed technology called Terragraph

Terragraph technology was developed by Facebook Connectivity, a division of the social media corporation, whose mission is to bring more people online to a faster internet. Facebook Connectivity develops solutions and technologies, working closely with connectivity ecosystem partners such as service providers, equipment manufacturers and nonprofits to overcome the accessibility and affordability challenges facing global internet connectivity. Terragraph promises low cost broadband delivery at speeds of over one gigabit, with the potential for over 10 gigabits using license-exempt fixed wireless access (FWA) in the UK by the end of 2020.

Members of the UK Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (UKWISPA), have met with Facebook executives and officials from equipment makers Siklu, Radwin and Cambium to discuss service launches. They want to use this for license-exempt fixed wireless access (FWA) in the UK later this year. Siklu, Radwin and Cambium Networks are all set to ship products this year, UKWISPA added.

Facebook has been working on Terragraph for about five years and has conducted pilot trials with service providers in several countries using prototype equipment. Over the last couple of years, Facebook has worked closely with Qualcomm to develop this technology and has licensed it free of cost to a range of global equipment manufacturers. Facebook’s vision here is to create a robust, self-sustaining, standard (802.11AY) based ecosystem around Terragraph. This has enabled a range of UKWISPA members to release products in 2020, while others, such as MikroTik and IgniteNet, have been encouraged to commit to joining the community.

David Burns, chairman of UKWISPA, told Networking+ that the general rule with networking performance is to introduce the fastest speeds possible, “so gigabit speed is a very reasonable goal today” subject to affordability.

“Enterprises invest heavily in communications systems of many types and spend surprising amounts of capital and time investing in bandwidth management methods such as quality of service (QoS),” he said. “Investing in QoS is an admission that the enterprise has insufficient capacity at the right place at the right time. For example, ensuring vital voice services operate smoothly and cleanly at all times is an obvious imperative. But what if this is at the expense of other time and bandwidth sensitive applications that support remote workers?”

Burns added that VPNs and remote desktop services “are also very sensitive to the jitter and latency” typified by over-contended networks “and most QoS techniques crudely reserve minimum data commitment rates”.

He continued: “As more workers spend more time out of the office and as more internal and external meetings become online meetings, fast networks will become more important than having desks, chairs and an office to keep them. In the end, gigabit internet connectivity will be far more valuable and cost a lot less than the empty desks abandoned by home workers.”

“Facebook recognised that new applications require high speed connectivity and, with data consumption growing at an ever-increasing rate, the demand for broadband cannot be currently met with existing last mile technologies,” added Neeraj Bhatia, product manager at Facebook Connectivity. “With Terragraph, Facebook is creating a robust ecosystem to address this gap and serve under-connected communities faster and at much lower cost to service providers and end consumers. We have helped assemble a technology stack with a range of OEM partners, assisted with the specification of IEEE 802.11ay standards, and built an open ecosystem to realise the potential for mm wave technology.”

“Terragraph uses the wide spectrum available in 60 GHz frequency band to deliver multi-gigabit speeds and uses a unique mesh solution, based on OpenR, to overcome line-of-sight (LOS) challenges to achieve high network availability and reliability.” Burns said, “This method perfectly complements fibre build out,” where the Terragraph mesh fills gaps that would be expensive to install otherwise.

UK WISPA introduces new Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme to fixed wireless industry

david@ukwispa.org (David Burns) — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 10:04:58 GMT

Up to £5,000 Vouchers Available to Connect Scottish Properties with Superfast Broadband

The Scottish Government today introduces the Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme (SBVS) to fixed wireless broadband operators during a UK Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (UKWISPA) @Home Members Meeting.

Fixed Wireless Access broadband has been identified as the most economic and fastest way to deliver high speed internet access in some of the most challenging parts of the country. To extend superfast connectivity to reach 100% of premises as part of its R100 goal, the Scottish Government selected UK WISPA to host the industry briefing which attracted over 100 delegates from UK WISPA, INCA and ISPA.

David Burns, Chairman of UKWISPA commented, “UKWISPA warmly welcomes this initiative from the Scottish Government. Fixed Wireless Access broadband is an ideal solution for much of rural Scotland and our members will be working hard to connect as many properties as possible and to far exceed the speed target of 30 Mbps.”

The new SBVS is well suited to helping small local and community operators to build superfast networks in their areas. Today’s introduction to the scheme hosted by UKWISPA will help local fixed wireless providers subsidise the connections for the most difficult remaining properties in Scotland.

Burns added, “We would urge operators who wish to take part in the scheme to register as soon as possible for registration to be processed in time for the scheme’s full launch in September. In doing so, we believe the fixed wireless industry will have a key role in the success of extending connectivity to reach 100% of premises in Scotland.”

UKWISPA Membership soars as Fixed Wireless Access Broadband elevates to mainstream

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:51:53 GMT

The number of Fixed Wireless Access internet providers across the UK jumps as homes and businesses create demand for faster broadband. Ofcom , the regulating body of UK communications services, has also joined the UK Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (UKWISPA), the official trade body recognised by UK authorities for the high-standard delivery of internet access services. Becoming a key stakeholder in UKWISPA, Ofcom is recognizing fixed wireless as a mainstream broadband service to the public.

Driven by Frustration

“In light of our current climate where remote working, education and socialisation has become the norm, the public are becoming especially frustrated with the lack of improvement to the broadband landscape. Much of this remote interaction is likely to continue past the COVID-19 crisis and, as a result, more help is needed to ensure that everyone receives the adequate bandwidth to suit this new way of life,” said David Burns, Chairman of UKWISPA. “UKWISPA members have been dedicated to doing so for decades, but the role of fixed wireless is now more important than ever. The recent support from Ofcom and surge in members, together with the release of next-generation multi-gigabit wireless systems are all key indicators of the vital role of Fixed Wireless in addressing the urgent need for better quality internet access for everyone.”

20 New Members

Ofcom joins the likes of Briant Communications, Voneus and GigaAir as recent new members of UKWISPA, taking total membership to over 100. To kick start their involvement, Ofcom is consulting with UKWISPA to include Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) broadband in their formal annual Connected Nations report. This puts FWA technology alongside fixed line, fibre and mobile connectivity as the primary connection options for homes and business.

There is, certainly, a pattern to this frustration, with more rural areas such as the rural north of England, Northern Ireland, much of Wales and Scotland suffering some of the slowest broadband speeds due to lack of network development. The issue is affecting both residential and corporate users and is becoming more problematic as the line between these two demographics become ever blurred in recent months.

Fixed Wireless Recognised as Mainstream

“As a regulator, Ofcom sets the rules, allocates the spectrum and sets the policies for broadband,” continued Burns. “By joining UKWISPA, a symbiosis is created where wireless operators can affordably and efficiently improve their broadband quality whilst providing Ofcom with the valuable data required to roadmap a plan for improving connectivity nationwide. Collaboration is key to succeed in a mission of this scale, and we are excited to work with Ofcom, support operators and provide better broadband to rural and suburban communities.”

“Lockdown in the countryside? No problem!" say UKWISPA members.

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 13:51:53 GMT

The UK Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (UKWISPA), the official trade body recognised by UK authorities for the high-standard delivery of internet access services, reveals it is “peak time all the time” for network traffic following a member survey at its collaborative @Home Members Meetings.

In light of the recent broadband picture across the UK, demands for data have sky-rocketed. Families and businesses have been forced to rely even more than ever on broadband access for work, education, and socialization from the safety of their homes. UKWISPA members provide fast, reliable internet access to over 100,000 consumers and businesses across the UK; over 85% of which are in rural or very rural locations, where weaknesses within the existing nationwide telecoms networks require urgent upgrade in order to support these unprecedented surges – making their service unique.

“Right now, the only way to socialise and work is online. This makes high-quality connectivity essential,” said David Burns, Chairman of UKWISPA. “Our members have recognised that this is not a short-term phenomenon and have risen to the challenge of upgrading their services to match the new-found demand and future-proof their infrastructures to cope with the data-traffic. Now more than ever, the nations need local broadband providers to cover the gaps left behind by years of under-investment in fast broadband. This is where UKWISPA members have stepped up to fill this vital role.”

Every network has a finite capacity which is being put under immense pressure as existing customers consume more data to support increases in use time and applications such as video streaming. As a result, service providers are increasing investments into network infrastructure to support the quality of service to existing customers. In order to meet the expectations of loyal customers whilst maintaining organizational growth by welcoming new ones, investments into additional backhaul capacity are essential.

Improvements to network capacity are especially vital in rural areas where people are most likely to reside in place of daily commutes to the city. UKWISPA and its members have been reactive in addressing this issue, with most WISPs already providing connectivity to the most underserved and challenging areas across the United Kingdom. By collaborating to share the cost of infrastructure, they are now going the extra mile to allow affordable upgrades which alleviate network strain and make remote interactions efficient and painless.

“Without a reliable network, thousands of people would not be able to work from home, forcing them into unsafe scenarios which are entirely preventable,” continued Burns. “By providing the nation with appropriate conditions for working remotely, we ensure that people are protected in line with UK Government guidelines which state that those who can work from home, should.”

“Collaboration has proven to be key over the last few months as service providers navigate new working conditions, ways of increasing network capacity and sharing infrastructure investments to deliver the best performance to its customers. UKWISPA members will continue to collaborate at @Home Members Meetings to share best practices to enable education, home working and socialization across the country when it is needed most,” added Burns.

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