Airspan has deployed a cutting-edge 5G Open RAN network to deliver seamless, high-speed Air-to- Ground (ATG) connectivity across North America. Covering the contiguous United States and parts of Canada with around 1,000 ground stations, this solution ensures continuous 5G coverage for business and commercial aviation. With customdesigned Aircards installed on the belly of aircraft and high-gain mMIMO antennas, Airspan’s solution provides passengers with office-like internet speeds, enabling them to stay connected at high altitudes and speeds beyond traditional network limits.
Deploying 5G ATG connectivity for aviation presented several critical challenges:
Jets regularly exceed 500km/h, surpassing the speed capabilities supported by standard 3GPP specifications.
Aircraft often operate far beyond typical cell range, requiring a network that can extend signal coverage over vast distances.
Fast handovers are necessary for aircraft traveling between ground stations at high speeds, requiring a solution that ensures uninterrupted connectivity.
Passengers expect highspeed internet for video conferencing, streaming, & business applications, which demands high throughput and lowlatency connectivity in-flight.
Airspan’s 5G Open RAN macro tower solution, equipped with high-gain mMIMO antennas and custom designed Aircards,
addresses these challenges and transforms the inflight connectivity experience:
By improving the L1 physical layer to exceed standard 3GPP specifications, Airspan ensures stable connectivity at speeds beyond 500 km/h, extends the signal range to cover long distances, and enables seamless, fast handovers between ground stations. This allows aircraft to maintain uninterrupted high-speed connections throughout the flight, even in challenging environments.
With custom-designed Aircards installed on the belly of the aircraft, the 5G network provides high-throughput, low-latency connectivity. Passengers can enjoy smooth video conferencing, media streaming, and other bandwidth-intensive applications, creating an office-like experience in the air.
With approximately 1,000 ground stations across NorthAmerica, the network ensures continuous 5G coverage from takeoff to landing, keeping passengers connected throughout their flight.
Built on Open RAN architecture, the solution is scalable and adaptable, allowing for easy upgrades and expansion to meet future demands in aviation connectivity out its nationwide Air-To-Ground (ATG) network.
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