Tarana and Winncom Technologies today announced the availability of G1, Tarana's next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) broadband platform, in the United Kingdom (UK) G1 is now fully compliant in 5 GHz spectrum there, and Winncom — global distributor of broadband equipment — is accepting orders from UK operators today.

G1 is the world’s first instance of ngFWA technology. Overcoming long-battled industry challenges — solid performance despite physical obstructions, radio interference, and distances up to 15 kilometers — it is the first solution to deliver truly fiber-class broadband in non-line-of-sight (NLoS) spectrum.

The United Kingdom joins 23 other countries that are deploying ngFWA through more than 250 internet service providers. This is Tarana and Winncom's first step to bring the technology to Europe; G1 will be made available in many EU countries throughout the remainder of the year.

In 2019, the UK government announced a goal to reach 100% of the nation's premises with gigabit-capable broadband service by 2025. The following year that goal was reduced to 85% of premises by 2025, an amendment that's been called a blow to rural communities. 85% coverage of the UK's 29 million premises is roughly 25 million — which is why the coverage goal is more commonly known as "25 by 25" — and overlooks ~4 million homes and businesses that are considered "very hard-to-reach" (VHTR) locations.

ngFWA can ensure that rural communities aren’t left behind. Without the extensive timelines and high costs associated with wired connectivity solutions, the UK's service providers can now reach VHTR locations with reliable broadband up to 600 Mbps — far surpassing the required internet speed for most households.

Read the full press release here.

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