Nokia has unveiled the FastMile 5G receiver, a specialized Fixed Wireless Access receiver designed for the North American market. This receiver utilizes a high gain antenna to deliver high-speed internet connections over long distances, making it particularly suitable for suburban and rural communities with limited access to broadband services. It supports a wide range of 4G and 5G bands, including CBRS, and enables carrier aggregation for enhanced data throughput.

Governments worldwide are recognizing the need for high-speed broadband and implementing various initiatives to ensure widespread internet access. While fiber optic infrastructure is an ideal solution, deploying it in challenging areas can be impractical. This is where a combination of fiber and wireless technologies becomes crucial.

The FastMile 5G receiver is installed outside the home to capture strong signals, which is especially important in rural locations where cell edge signals can be weak. It works in conjunction with an indoor Wi-Fi router like Nokia’s Beacon G6.2, which offers managed mesh Wi-Fi capabilities to ensure robust signal coverage throughout the house.

Key features of the FastMile 5G receiver include a directional antenna design with up to 18dBi gain for sparsely populated areas, compliance with 3GPP release 16 standards, support for North American 5G mid and low-bands as well as 4G bands, compatibility with both NSA and SA architectures, inclusion of the B48/n48 band for unlicensed CBRS applications, and options for wall and pole mounting. The outdoor receiver is a rugged IP66 compliant device that combines a modem and high gain antennas, with a 2.5Gbps Ethernet connection to the home network that supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) to power the outdoor device. The solution is complemented by the Nokia Beacon G6.2 indoor router, which offers mesh Wi-Fi 6 and integrated PoE capabilities.