Federated Wireless, the leader in shared spectrum and private wireless solutions, is thrilled to announce Tarana has become its latest customer. Tarana will leverage Federated Wireless’s newly FCC-certified Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) system in the 6 GHz band, marking a significant milestone in deploying advanced wireless technologies and superior connectivity solutions.
Transforming Connectivity with Federated Wireless’s AFC Solution
Federated Wireless’s AFC is the first commercially available system of its kind and the company has secured commercial agreements with a number of wireless network equipment providers. This innovative solution accelerates the deployment of standard power and outdoor access points in the 6 GHz band, unlocking new opportunities for Wi-Fi and fixed wireless providers
Enhanced Spectrum Access for Tarana
With Federated Wireless’s AFC system, Tarana’s customers will enjoy a streamlined path to robust CBRS and Wi-Fi 6E Standard Power operations. This advanced system enables to transmit at power levels up to 63 times higher indoors, while simultaneously supporting outdoor networks at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, benefiting from the vast new spectrum available at 6 GHz. Additionally, Federated Wireless’s innovative planning tool and industry-leading 24/7 support ensure seamless integration and optimal performance, significantly enhancing Tarana's service offerings.
Leading the Way in Spectrum Sharing
Federated Wireless’s AFC system builds on its expertise in spectrum sharing in the CBRS band. Since 2018, Federated Wireless has worked closely with partners and the unlicensed wireless ecosystem to develop an AFC system enabling Wi-Fi 6E and 5G NR-U deployments in the 6 GHz band. With a track record of innovation and reliability, Federated Wireless is committed to supporting commercial operations in the 6 GHz band.
Rakesh Tiwari, VP of Product Management at Tarana
This new spectrum option empowers us to provide fast, competitive broadband service more widely to the over 50 million families in currently un- or underserved U.S. markets where high-speed fiber is prohibitively expensive and satellites cannot meet network capacity needs. Our next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) platform, operating in 6 GHz at standard power, delivers fiber-class service at scale, even in areas where the band is well-occupied by incumbents and new competitors. Our ngFWA platform can use existing tower and backhaul infrastructure and is well-proven to deliver real-world link speeds typically 5 to 10 times faster than 5G fixed-wireless devices.
Federated Wireless CEO Iyad Tarazi
We’ve spent the last five years working with regulators worldwide and our industry partners to build the policies and ecosystem supporting the 6 GHz band. Tarana is again showing its market leadership as the first major fixed wireless equipment maker to embrace AFC as core to their system operation. The increased power they will be able to offer opens a new universe of potential use-cases and revenue streams for their customers.
Kurt Schaubach, Chief Technology Officer at Federated Wireless
Reliable connectivity is fundamental for economic opportunity and activity throughout the U.S., particularly in underserved areas. Our AFC leverages advanced spectrum sharing techniques, enabling customers to access a massive new tranche of 6 GHz spectrum, to improve the performance and reliability of wireless broadband delivery to homes and businesses. It not only boosts outdoor wireless performance but also ensures robust and reliable indoor connectivity for high-throughput applications.
