Rural Broadband Solutions for Electric Cooperatives
Last-mile connectivity – make use of both FTTH and FWA!
Broadband connectivity in rural areas is experiencing unprecedented growth as electric cooperatives play a key role in building Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) networks to connect their members. But Fiber-based broadband deployment is not without its challenges. Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) can be a more cost-effective and efficient solution for improving broadband connectivity in rural America. As a leading manufacturer and developer of network connectivity solutions, BEC offers FTTH and FWA solutions to help co-ops build their broadband operations.
FTTH (Fiber to the Home) ONT
GigaConnect® 9900VA Active Ethernet Fiber Gateway with VoIP
Multi-function Active Ethernet ONT delivering 1 Gigabit speed over an SFP or Gigabit RJ-45 Combo WAN interface, High-Powered Wi-Fi 5 4×4 Wave 2 MU-MIMO up to 2Gbps data rate, and advanced Voice over IP (VoIP) telephony. Managed by BECentral®, BEC’s cloud-based remote device management platform, provides operators with a comprehensive suite of services to improve operational efficiencies and optimize service delivery.
While FTTH is considered the gold standard for ultra-high-speed broadband, deployment is not without its challenges such as physical terrain, obstructions, and economics (CPHP). Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) can be a more cost-effective and efficient solution for improving broadband connectivity in rural America. FWA does not require a complete redesign, as much of the required infrastructure already exists, such as utility poles and middle mile. Additionally, cooperatives can use FWA as part of their smart-grid modernization plans.
FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) Solutions
Indoor Multi-port Gateways, Multi-WAN Routers, and Outdoor Ruggedized Solutions
These feature-rich platforms are designed to deliver performance and flexibility. Models support from LTE Category 4 up to Gigabit LTE Category 18 and 5G. Co-ops can connect over licensed, unlicensed, and CBRS Shared spectrum.
Managed by BECentral®
A comprehensive suite of services for managing large-scale deployments. Administrators benefit from zero-touch provisioning, visual dashboards with real-time analytics intelligence, detailed reporting, performance monitoring, extensible API, and complete lifecycle management.
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