Cambridge Broadband Networks Group (CBNG) announced the launch of VectaStar NR, the latest generation of its fixed wireless access (FWA) platform, designed to deliver multi-gigabit broadband using 5G-based technology in locations where fiber deployment is slow, costly, or impractical. The platform targets mobile and fixed operators looking to extend high-capacity connectivity while maintaining predictable, carrier-grade performance.
VectaStar NR uses licensed mmWave spectrum and a point-to-multipoint (PtMP) architecture, enabling operators to connect large numbers of homes, businesses, campuses, and public-sector sites from a single hub. This shared-access model shortens deployment timelines from months to days, minimizes civil works, and supports consistent quality of service across multiple customers compared with point-to-point wireless alternatives.
The new generation increases capacity per sector, supports additional mmWave bands, and delivers multi-gigabit performance over longer ranges. CBNG has also introduced a more compact form factor, advanced beam-forming phased-array antennas, and a simplified system architecture designed to ease integration, scaling, and ongoing operations within existing networks. The launch aligns with surging broadband demand driven by cloud services, video streaming, AI workloads, and remote work, as operators face mounting pressure to control costs and accelerate time-to-revenue.
VectaStar NR targets mobile and fixed operators, wireless ISPs, neutral-host providers, municipalities, and campus owners deploying private 5G networks for applications such as smart cities, CCTV, and campus-wide connectivity. Its PtMP capabilities allow multiple customers to share a single hub, delivering fiber-like performance with lower total cost of ownership than traditional point-to-point wireless systems.
- Uses licensed mmWave spectrum with a PtMP architecture
- Multi-gigabit throughput with higher capacity per sector
- Support for new mmWave bands and extended reach
- Compact design with advanced phased-array beam-forming antennas
- Faster deployment timelines compared with fiber rollouts
- Designed for operators, WISPs, neutral hosts, municipalities, and private 5G networks
Nedko Ivanov, CEO of CBNG, said: “Today’s world runs on AI, cloud computing and HD streaming, yet for many communities and businesses the last mile of connectivity remains a major bottleneck. Traditional fiber can be slow, expensive and disruptive to deploy, while conventional wireless solutions often struggle to keep pace with rapidly growing data demands. VectaStar NR brings together the performance of 5G, the efficiency of point-to-multipoint and the predictability of licensed spectrum to make high-capacity fixed wireless access a practical, scalable option for the next phase of network growth.”
🌐 Analysis
VectaStar NR enters the market as operators increasingly position 5G fixed wireless access as a complement to fiber for last-mile broadband, particularly in underserved, rural, and hard-to-build urban environments. Licensed mmWave spectrum and PtMP architectures are drawing renewed attention as operators seek higher spectral efficiency and shared infrastructure models that can scale capacity while keeping deployment and operating costs under control.
CBNG brings more than 25 years of experience in carrier-grade wireless networking. Founded in 2000, the company is privately held and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, a long-established center for wireless and semiconductor research. CBNG has grown without large venture funding rounds, focusing on sustained deployments with service providers rather than rapid, capital-intensive expansion. Its customer base includes more than 100 operators worldwide, spanning Tier 1 carriers, regional operators, and wireless ISPs across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The company’s portfolio centers on its VectaStar point-to-multipoint platforms, supported by network management software and carrier-grade synchronization and quality-of-service capabilities designed for large-scale shared-access broadband networks.
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