E-band radios with auto-alignment and E-stabilizer innovations extend link distance and simplify 5G backhaul
Ceragon (NASDAQ: CRNT), a leading solutions provider of end-to-end wireless connectivity, has completed three proof-of-concept E-band deployments with Tier-1 operators and a leading ISP across North America and Europe. These deployments demonstrated Ceragon’s ability to boost network capacity, extend reach, accelerate deployment, and lower total cost of ownership by integrating advanced auto-alignment and stabilization technologies with its E-band radios. Results included:
- Ultra-high network capacity, far surpassing traditional microwave solutions
- Extended link distances and improved reliability with E-band
- Faster, simplified installations
- Significant cost savings compared to fiber backhaul and licensed microwave
Recent Use Case Highlights:
- Tier-1 European operator: Addressed temporary music festival network congestion with Ceragon’s IP-50E mmWave radios and auto-aligner kit, deploying “cell tower in a box” technology. The results included quick, simple deployment and up to 10 Gbps capacity, five times the stated need.
- Tier-1 U.S. operator: Expanded rural 5G coverage with a microwave and E-band multiband solution including the IP-20A and IP-50E radios plus an antenna auto-aligner kit, ensuring 10 Gbps multiband backhaul. The solution overcame the alignment challenges of sway-prone monopoles and delivered near-zero downtime, all with major cost advantages over fiber.
- Large, multi-state U.S. ISP: Deployed Ceragon’s IP-50EXP with three-foot antennas plus E-stabilizer for network capacity upgrades and greenfield applications. This solution established new link distance benchmarks for E-band, exceeding five kilometers. It also achieved up to four times the capacity of traditional—much more costly—4+0 microwave setups, positioning the ISP for an aggressive network rollout and expanded service opportunities.
“These successful trials demonstrate how our innovative breakthrough solutions enable operators to rapidly deploy high-capacity, low-latency connectivity with economics that were previously not possible,” commented Doron Arazi, CEO of Ceragon. “Ultimately, this allows our customers to deliver a higher quality of experience for their subscribers, creating new revenue streams and strengthening their market position.”
Ceragon’s innovation and expertise continues to drive customer success, with these trials already opening the door to future potential substantial commercial contracts for Ceragon’s E-band portfolio. The consistent adoption of these solutions reflects the company’s capacity to drive future growth and deliver sustainable value for both clients and investors.
