BBT.live, the leading provider of cloud-native BeBroadband® as a Service, together with Advantech, a global leader in industrial and telecom edge computing, proudly announces that the FWA–1112 edge device has been officially certified and type-approved by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) of the Philippines.
This approval marks a major milestone in delivering carrier-grade, fully integrated edge connectivity for the Philippines service providers (xSPs), empowering SMBs and SMEs with secure, high-performance network solutions across the Philippines.
BeBroadband® as a Service – Now NTC Certified
The NTC certification validates that BBT.live’s BeBroadband® platform, pre–loaded on Advantech’s FWA–1112 edge device, complies with Philippine regulatory standards for fixed and wireless broadband network deployments, including 5G cellular networks.
The FWA–1112 is a fan-less, IP40-rated edge appliance designed for SD–WAN, SASE, and SSE workloads, optimized for 5G/LTE, Wi–Fi 6/6E, and robust multi-WAN aggregation Optimization, providing:
- NTC Type Approval: Official authorization for deployment in Philippine networks.
- Cloud-Native Integration: BeBroadband® as a Service pre-loaded for SD–WAN + SASE + SSE + ZTNA with central orchestration and zero-touch provisioning.
- Enterprise-Grade Reliability: Operates in temperatures from –20 °C to 70 °C; robust and secure for high-availability edge networks.
- Rapid Rollout for xSPs: Enables plug-and-play deployments for SMB/SME customers with no additional hardware integration.
Executive Commentary
Erez Zelikovitz, EVP and Chief Product and Revenue Officer of BBT.live, emphasized the strategic significance of this achievement:
“Receiving NTC type approval for the FWA–1112 is a pivotal milestone in our mission to empower service providers across the Philippines with a compliant, secure, and future-ready edge solution. This certification accelerates our ability to support SMBs and SMEs with carrier-grade connectivity, while simplifying network management for our partners.”
Magic Pao, AVP Edge Server Group of Advantech, highlighted the company’s commitment to quality and regulatory excellence:
“Advantech’s FWA–1112 is engineered for secure and scalable edge connectivity. Achieving NTC certification reaffirms our dedication to meeting regional regulatory standards, while enabling service providers to deliver next-generation broadband services with confidence.”
Strategic Impact for Service Providers
The combination of Advantech hardware and BBT.live’s BeBroadband™ as a Service now offers service providers:
- Regulatory Assurance – NTC certification ensures compliance for fixed and wireless broadband deployments.
- Faster Time-to-Market – Pre-loaded, fully integrated devices minimize integration and testing overhead.
- Optimized for SMB/SME Growth – Multi-site branch connectivity, WAN aggregation, and proactive threat protection.
- Seamless Scalability – Built-in multi-tenant orchestration and zero-touch provisioning enable rapid network expansion.
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