UKWISPA • November 6, 2020
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.
UKWISPA’s then Chairman 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”.