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23-07-2025
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Airspan Completes Industry-First 5G Air-to-Ground Call
Landmark Test with Gogo and GCT Demonstrates Advanced Capabilities for Aerial Connectivity BOCA RATON, Fla., July 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Airspan Networks Holdings LLC ("Airspan"), a leading global provider of wireless network solutions, successfully completed the industry's first end-to-end 5G Air-to-Ground (ATG) call using commercial equipment. The call was conducted at Airspan's lab in Slough, UK, and utilized Airspan's programmable In Motion 5G platform in collaboration with Gogo and GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. ("GCT") using a 50 MHz channel in the 2.4GHz spectrum band. Airspan's end-to-end programmable 5G platform is a modular, Open RAN-based architecture engineered for high-performance connectivity in high-speed and high-altitude environments. The platform includes Airspan's aircraft Radio Module using a 5G chipset from GCT, Airspan's beamforming radios (RUs), Airspan's centralized and distributed units (CU/DU), and patented Airspan end-to-end software designed for long-range, low-latency communications in a high noise environment. "This successful call validates Airspan's In Motion 5G platform and advances Gogo's efforts to deliver 5G ATG broadband for business aviation," said Glenn Laxdal, President and CEO of Airspan. "Our platform is designed to support a broad spectrum of use cases including broadband for private and commercial aviation, aerial connectivity for drones and uncrewed aircraft, tactical networks for defense and mission-critical operations, and the emerging connectivity for high-altitude platforms (HAPS) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications." Airspan's 5G In Motion platform has been tested at ranges up to 300 km and speeds up to 1,200 km/hr, with engineering capabilities significantly higher than this. The platform includes the following functionality: Long Range – introduces a dynamic timing advance to allow for long distances between the aircraft radio module (UE) and the base station. High Speed Doppler Compensation – the system compensates for the doppler effects at very high speeds. Beamforming and Tracking - uses M-MIMO antennas at both the base station and the aircraft radio module with high-speed beam tracking and positioning. Interference Based Scheduling – uses time and frequency selective scheduling based on channel conditions to manage interference. The combination of these technologies enables low-latency, high-reliability broadband for air to ground applications, real-time drone-based command links, and resilient communications in defense, public safety and emergency scenarios. About Airspan Airspan Networks Holdings LLC is a U.S.-based provider of wireless network solutions and a recognized leader in Open RAN. Airspan has extensive expertise in the design of carrier-grade wireless networks and has shipped more than 1 million radios globally to over 1,000 customers. Airspan's reliable and scalable solutions support Macro Open RUs, In-Building Wireless, Critical Infrastructure, Fixed Wireless Access, Defense and Air-To-Ground, empowering businesses, governments, and service providers to build the networks of tomorrow, today. About GCT GCT is a leading designer and supplier of advanced 5G and 4G semiconductor solutions. View source version on Contacts Media & Analyst Contact: Kyle Allenkallen@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data
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23-07-2025
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Airspan Completes Industry-First 5G Air-to-Ground Call
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Airspan Networks Holdings LLC ('Airspan'), a leading global provider of wireless network solutions, successfully completed the industry's first end-to-end 5G Air-to-Ground (ATG) call using commercial equipment. The call was conducted at Airspan's lab in Slough, UK, and utilized Airspan's programmable In Motion 5G platform in collaboration with Gogo and GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. ('GCT') using a 50 MHz channel in the 2.4GHz spectrum band. Landmark Test with Gogo and GCT Demonstrates Advanced Capabilities for Aerial Connectivity Share Airspan's end-to-end programmable 5G platform is a modular, Open RAN-based architecture engineered for high-performance connectivity in high-speed and high-altitude environments. The platform includes Airspan's aircraft Radio Module using a 5G chipset from GCT, Airspan's beamforming radios (RUs), Airspan's centralized and distributed units (CU/DU), and patented Airspan end-to-end software designed for long-range, low-latency communications in a high noise environment. 'This successful call validates Airspan's In Motion 5G platform and advances Gogo's efforts to deliver 5G ATG broadband for business aviation,' said Glenn Laxdal, President and CEO of Airspan. 'Our platform is designed to support a broad spectrum of use cases including broadband for private and commercial aviation, aerial connectivity for drones and uncrewed aircraft, tactical networks for defense and mission-critical operations, and the emerging connectivity for high-altitude platforms (HAPS) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications.' Airspan's 5G In Motion platform has been tested at ranges up to 300 km and speeds up to 1,200 km/hr, with engineering capabilities significantly higher than this. The platform includes the following functionality: Long Range – introduces a dynamic timing advance to allow for long distances between the aircraft radio module (UE) and the base station. High Speed Doppler Compensation – the system compensates for the doppler effects at very high speeds. Beamforming and Tracking - uses M-MIMO antennas at both the base station and the aircraft radio module with high-speed beam tracking and positioning. Interference Based Scheduling – uses time and frequency selective scheduling based on channel conditions to manage interference. The combination of these technologies enables low-latency, high-reliability broadband for air to ground applications, real-time drone-based command links, and resilient communications in defense, public safety and emergency scenarios. About Airspan Airspan Networks Holdings LLC is a U.S.-based provider of wireless network solutions and a recognized leader in Open RAN. Airspan has extensive expertise in the design of carrier-grade wireless networks and has shipped more than 1 million radios globally to over 1,000 customers. Airspan's reliable and scalable solutions support Macro Open RUs, In-Building Wireless, Critical Infrastructure, Fixed Wireless Access, Defense and Air-To-Ground, empowering businesses, governments, and service providers to build the networks of tomorrow, today. About GCT GCT is a leading designer and supplier of advanced 5G and 4G semiconductor solutions.
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16-04-2025
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Fortress Solutions Partners with Airspan on $42.7 Million NTIA NOFO 2 Grant Award to Advance Open RAN Technology Development
PLANO, Texas, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortress Solutions, a global leader in telecom and technology services, partnered with Airspan Networks Inc. in support of a $42.7 million grant awarded under the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)'s Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund (PWSCIF) NOFO 2. Airspan, a U.S.-based provider of ground-breaking, open radio access network (Open RAN) solutions and wireless access hardware, was recently selected by the NTIA to receive funding under the second round of the Innovation Fund. The NOFO 2 initiative invests in open radio unit (RU) commercialization and innovation, specifically focusing on accelerating the development of open RUs and improving their performance and capabilities through targeted research and development to enable interoperable, standards-based Open RAN networks in the United States. As part of this award, Fortress Solutions will provide component procurement, radio assembly and evaluation testing for multiple band prototype units. Fortress will leverage its decades of experience in network infrastructure support and its nationwide footprint to help validate and sustain advanced wireless technologies in real-world environments. "It's an honor to support Airspan in this pivotal initiative that aligns directly with our mission to keep critical communication networks running reliably and efficiently," said John Shelnutt, CEO of Fortress Solutions. "The NTIA Innovation Fund represents a strategic investment in U.S.-led wireless innovation, and we're proud to contribute to building secure, open, and resilient 5G infrastructure." "Open RAN is a cutting-edge architecture that enables advanced 5G features and lays the foundation for what's next. This funding and our partnership with Fortress Solutions enables us to increase our technology investment and accelerate our next-generation Open RAN radios," stated Glenn Laxdal, CEO of Airspan. This partnership underscores Fortress Solutions' ongoing commitment to strengthening the U.S. wireless ecosystem and supporting the transition to Open RAN architectures, which offer greater vendor diversity, supply chain resilience, and technological innovation. For more information about the NOFO 2 Innovation Fund, visit the NTIA website. To learn more about Airspan's role in the project, view their official announcement. About Fortress Solutions Fortress Solution is a services and software analytics company, solving complex problems and creating value by building, maintaining and repairing communications networks. Trusted by leading communication service providers and enterprises worldwide, Fortress Solutions' approach includes envisioning, designing, constructing, and nurturing communication network infrastructure. Find out more View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Fortress Solutions Sign in to access your portfolio
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21-03-2025
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VEON and Airspan Sign MoU to Collaborate on Air-to-Land Network Solutions Supporting Ukraine's Resilience
Kaan Terzioglu and Glenn Laxdal Dubai and Kyiv, March 21, 2025: VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding ('MoU') with Airspan Networks Holdings LLC ('Airspan'), a U.S.-based provider of Open RAN solutions and network infrastructure. VEON and Airspan intend to collaborate in evaluating technical and commercial synergies for resilient network solutions in Ukraine, identifying joint business prospects in both public and private network sectors, and sharing expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technologies that will further strengthen Ukraine's communications infrastructure. The collaboration will explore opportunities for the development, deployment, and testing of innovative network solutions tailored and enhancing communications infrastructure resilience in extreme conditions, leveraging advanced wireless technologies such as Open RAN and Air-to-Land network solutions. 'VEON and Kyivstar have committed to investing USD 1 billion to rebuild Ukraine's digital infrastructure over 2023-2027. This includes upgrading and expanding our mobile network and equipping it with most advanced capabilities to keep Ukraine connected such as Open RAN, direct-to-cell satellite connectivity and air-to-land solutions. We look forward to working with Airspan to explore opportunities as a part of our commitment to the country's resilience and rebuilding,' said VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu. 'Reliable connectivity is critical for Ukraine's resilience and rebuilding. Airspan brings extensive expertise having built the largest Open RAN networks globally. We look forward to collaborating with VEON and Kyivstar to explore innovative technologies that enhance network resilience and keep communities connected in even the most challenging conditions', said Glenn Laxdal, CEO at Airspan. With successful experience building the world's first nationwide 4/5G ORAN network in Japan and the largest geographical Open RAN Network in the US, Airspan Networks brings significant expertise to this collaboration. Kyivstar recently launched a laboratory together with Rakuten Symphony to test the company's cloud-native RAN software. About VEONVEON is a digital operator that provides converged connectivity and digital services to nearly 160 million customers. Operating across six countries that are home to more than 7% of the world's population, VEON is transforming lives through technology-driven services that empower individuals and drive economic growth. VEON is listed on NASDAQ. For more information visit: About Airspan Airspan Networks Holdings LLC is a U.S.-based provider of wireless network solutions and a recognized leader in Open RAN. Airspan has extensive expertise in the design of carrier-grade wireless networks and has shipped more than 1 million radios globally to over 1,000 customers. Airspan's reliable and scalable solutions support Macro Open RUs, in-building coverage, Critical Infrastructure, Fixed Wireless Access, Defense and Air-To-Ground, empowering businesses, governments, and service providers to build the networks of tomorrow, today. For more information, visit Disclaimer This press release contains 'forward-looking statements,' as the phrase is defined in Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and include statements relating to, among other things, VEON's commercial and investment plans. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which VEON cannot predict with accuracy and some of which VEON might not anticipate, including the important factors discussed under the caption Risk Factors in VEON's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2023, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is available on the SEC website at The forward-looking statements contained in this letter speak only as of the date of this letter. VEON does not undertake to publicly update, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws, any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after such dates or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. There can be no assurance that the initiatives referred to above will be successful. Contact Information VEON Hande Asik Group Director of Communication pr@ Kaan Terzioglu and Glenn LaxdalSign in to access your portfolio
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04-03-2025
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Airspan Expands Open RAN Leadership with Acquisition of Jabil's Radio Portfolio, IPR, and R&D Team
Strengthening U.S. Innovation and Advancing the Open RAN Ecosystem BOCA RATON, Fla., March 04, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Airspan Networks, a leading provider of wireless network solutions, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Jabil's Open RAN radio portfolio and associated Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). This strategic acquisition expands Airspan's capability in high power macro radio development. The acquisition brings a range of single, dual, and triple band macro radios, designed to support global operators across multiple spectrum bands. This portfolio contributes to Airspan's long-term product evolution and innovation in a rapidly growing market. Expanding U.S. Engineering Capabilities Airspan is also onboarding Jabil's former radio research and development team, along with sub leasing the office and advanced testing labs in New Jersey. By integrating Jabil's radio development expertise with Airspan's existing 5G network solutions, the Company is now one of the most comprehensive Open RAN vendors in the market. "Airspan is investing in advanced radio development because we see a dynamic and growing market," said Glenn Laxdal, CEO of Airspan Networks. "This acquisition strengthens our ability to develop market leading wireless network solutions and reinforces our position as a trusted U.S. supplier." Airspan will showcase its new macro radio portfolio at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona, March 3-6, Hall 2, Booth 2E-20. For more information, visit About Airspan Airspan Networks Holdings LLC is a U.S.-based provider of wireless network solutions and a recognized leader in Open RAN. Airspan has extensive expertise in the design of carrier-grade wireless networks and has shipped more than 1 million radios globally to over 1,000 customers. Airspan's reliable and scalable solutions support macro radio networks, in-building coverage, critical infrastructure, fixed wireless access, defense and air-to-ground, empowering businesses, governments, and service providers to build the networks of tomorrow, today. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Abel Mayalmediarelations@ +1 561-893-8670 Sign in to access your portfolio
