CBNG unveils VectaStar NR 5G mmWave fixed wireless
Cambridge Broadband Networks Group (CBNG) has launched VectaStar NR, a new generation of its fixed wireless access (FWA) platform which utilises 5G technology and licensed millimetre wave spectrum. The company stated that the system is designed for areas where operators require high-capacity broadband but are hindered by the significant costs and delays associated with fibre deployment.
Consequently, the product is being positioned for use by a diverse range of clients, including mobile and fixed-line operators, wireless ISPs, neutral-host providers, local municipalities, and campus owners.
Platform details
VectaStar NR utilises licensed mmWave spectrum and a point-to-multipoint architecture, a design that connects multiple end sites from a single hub. According to the company, this approach is ideally suited to serving large numbers of homes, businesses, campuses, and public-sector locations.
CBNG has noted that this latest generation increases capacity per sector and supports additional mmWave bands, while delivering multi-gigabit performance over longer ranges.
The company said it has changed the physical design and architecture. It said VectaStar NR uses a more compact form factor and advanced beam-forming phased-array antennas. It also said the product has a simplified architecture aimed at integration, scaling and management within existing networks.
Market demand
CBNG linked the launch to rising demand for broadband capacity. It cited cloud services, video streaming, artificial intelligence and remote working as drivers. It also pointed to operator focus on deployment costs and competitive pressure on rollout pace.
The company said the point-to-multipoint design allows multiple customers to share a single hub. It contrasted the approach with point-to-point alternatives and referenced total cost of ownership.
CBNG said it has more than 25 years of experience in wireless networks and has supplied tier one operators in multiple markets. In its corporate background, the company said it was founded in 2000 and has deployments with more than 100 service providers globally.
Executive comments
CBNG's Chief Executive spoke about last-mile connectivity and operator requirements.
"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 fibre is expensive and can be slow, expensive and disruptive to deploy, while conventional wireless solutions often struggle to keep pace with rapidly growing data demands," said Nedko Ivanov, CEO, Cambridge Broadband Networks Group.
"VectaStar NR reimagines how high-capacity broadband is delivered. We can provide fiber-grade connectivity over the air, without the cost and disruption of digging up streets and laying cables," said Ivanov.
"Operators are under intense pressure to expand coverage and capacity faster, while controlling costs. 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," said Ivanov.
CBNG plans to showcase VectaStar NR at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona.