Cal.net, a provider of TV, phone, and high-speed broadband services from Bakersfield to Redding, CA, has announced the deployment of a 6 GHz fixed wireless access network following the recent approval by the FCC for outdoor use of 850 MHz of spectrum in the 6 GHz band.
“At Cal.net, we are dedicated to bridging the digital divide throughout our California service territory,” said Jack Barker, CEO of Cal.net. “The deployment of Cambium Networks’ 6 GHz technology will enable us to provide reliable, high-speed broadband to underserved regions throughout the Central Valley and Sierra Foothills.”
Cal.net is using Cambium’s ePMP 4600 platform, which supports up to 120 subscribers per sector, MU-MIMO and beamforming capabilities, and capacity of up to 4 Gbps per sector.
The 6 GHz band will be critical for service providers and private network operators aiming to enhance customer experiences and deliver faster speeds while minimizing capital investment, according to Morgan Kurk, CEO of Cambium Networks.
“The opening of 6 GHz spectrum for fixed wireless access is a game-changer for the broadband industry and consumers,” Kurk said. “Our ePMP 4600 platform will enable service providers like Cal.net to deliver gigabit speeds over the air at a low cost, making high-speed internet accessible to more communities.”
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