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24 JANUARY-MAY 2025

Nokia Enhances Wi-Fi 7-Enabled FWA Gateway Portfolio

Over the past few years, studies into
the communications market have
shown fixed wireless access (FWA) to
be one of the fastest-growing and key
use cases for 5G networks. Looking to
take advantage of the technologically
evolving 5G market, Nokia has
launched the FastMile Gateway 4,
a 5G indoor gateway with Wi-Fi 7
that enables operators to deliver 5G
speeds throughout the home.

The communications technology
provider says FWA has proven to be a
“spectacular hit” in driving broadband
access in the last mile around the
world. However, it notes that there
are numerous end users for the with the latest Wi-Fi 7 technology now simultaneously across multiple
technology, many with potentially being rolled out in domestic premises. frequency bands and channels.
unique requirements. That means The Nokia FastMile 5G gateway The Gateway 4 is also powered by
using fixed wireless access to connect features high-gain antennas (up Nokia’s Corteca software, which
end customers to the internet requires to 8dBi) and dual-band Wi-Fi 7 in a supports value-added applications
more than just one type of device. compact design that can be self- embedded in the device, cloud-
Research from the GSA 4G/5G Fixed installed by the consumer in the based Wi-Fi optimisation and Wi-Fi
Wireless Access Forum last year home. With four-carrier aggregation device management based on open
predicted that shipments of 5G FWA and up to 300MHz of bandwidth, the industry standards and EasyMesh.
customer-premises equipment (CPE) 5G gateway is designed to conserve To help operators simplify and
would grow by 23% to reach 37.5 radio capacity, improve coverage streamline installation, customers can
million units in 2024, to account for and maximise throughput. Nokia access a simple, user-friendly mobile
42% of all FWA CPE shipments. After also added that studies of existing app that helps identify the optimal
5G-enabled FWA shipments reached customer deployments have shown location to install the FWA gateway.
10.2 million in 2023, the growth of 5G that the right mix of indoor and Commenting on the launch, Dirk
FWA CPE shipments was expected outdoor devices, along with optimal Verhaegen, general manager of
to accelerate further, rising by eight placement of these devices, can broadband devices at Nokia, said:
percentage points compared with recover up to 60% of wasted radio “Our extensive FWA portfolio gives
34% in 2023. capacity. operators access to a wide range of
Wi-Fi 7 devices tailored to meet their
The latest launch means Nokia’s The 5G Gateway 4 also supports 8RX unique and diverse needs. Our
5G gateway portfolio now includes and 3TX capabilities for improved portfolio is even stronger with the
four Wi-Fi 7 models scaled to suit spectrum efficiency, coverage and addition of the new FastMile Gateway
the demands of different types of greater speeds, along with Wi-Fi 7’s 4, giving operators another power
businesses and end users. Nokia also multi-link operation (MLO), delivering option to deliver fast, reliable FWA
believes its expanded portfolio helps up to 4Gbps of Wi-Fi capacity in broadband to customers – no matter
advance 5G FWA services, ensuring the home. This technology boosts where they live.”
operators can easily connect connection speeds by enabling
consumers’ homes at the speed of 5G devices to send and receive data

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