SAN DIEGO -- AirFiber today unveiled a new high-capacity unlicensed wireless system that provides greater reliability over longer distances than ever before. Coupling carrier class free space optical (FSO) equipment with 60 GHz millimeter wave technology, the new solution provides continuous, error-free communications (up to 1.25 Gbps) and 99.999% availability over 1 kilometer – a capability previously not possible with any other unlicensed wireless equipment.The new system, called HFR (Hybrid Free space optic/Radio), capitalizes on the complimentary nature of two respective technologies and dramatically extends their reach when coupled together. The reliability of an FSO link over long distances suffers during fog conditions, while 60 Ghz is limited in distance due to attenuation caused by heavy rain. However, the combination is virtually immune to the conditions that limit the distance of either technology alone – heavy rain does not significantly impact an FSO transmission while fog does not inhibit a 60 GHz signal. When the two technologies are coupled using AirFiber’s patent-pending Redundant Link Controller (RLC), error-free wireless communications is possible in all weather conditions.“Other than changing the laws of physics, we have designed the only way to extend the reach of unlicensed wireless systems operating at high capacity,” said Brett Helm, President and CEO of AirFiber. “This is a breakthrough that will revolutionize the last mile in telecommunications and unleash the pent-up capacity of installed fiber systems. The reaction among carriers has been incredible.”AirFiber Inc.