Airspan Awarded $42.7 Million NTIA Grant to Accelerate Open RAN Technology Development in the U.S.

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Airspan Networks, a US based leader in wireless innovation and development, is proud to announce it has been awarded $42,729,740 from the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund. This award, administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), reinforces Airspan's commitment to driving U.S. leadership in next-generation wireless technologies.

This funding will accelerate Airspan's efforts to advance Open RAN architecture by developing an extensible radio unit (O-RU) platform designed to integrate advanced features and maximize power efficiency and performance.

Glenn Laxdal, CEO of Airspan, stated:
"Airspan is proud to be a recipient of this NTIA grant to support next-generation wireless technology. Open RAN is a cutting-edge architecture that enables advanced 5G features and lays the foundation for 6G. This funding enables us to increase our technology investment and accelerate our next-generation Open RAN radios. At Airspan, we are committed to supporting the initiative of 5G leadership and innovative technology development in the United States."

About Airspan

Airspan Networks Holdings LLC is a U.S.-based provider of end-to-end network solutions and a recognized leader in Open RAN innovation. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep R&D expertise, Airspan delivers comprehensive software and hardware solutions that power next-generation connectivity worldwide.

Airspan’s solutions serve key markets, including Macro Open RUs, in-building coverage, Critical Infrastructure, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), and Air-to-Ground (ATG) / High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS). With a focus on interoperability, flexibility, and scalability, our mission is to enable mobile network operators of all sizes to build the networks of tomorrow, today.

With over one million cells shipped to 1,000 customers across more than 100 countries, Airspan has achieved unmatched global reach and impact. For more information, visit www.airspan.com.