BOCA RATON, FL – January 13, 2025 – Airspan Networks, a US based leader in wireless innovation and development, is proud to announce it has been awarded $42,729,740 from the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund. This award, administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), reinforces Airspan’s commitment to driving U.S. leadership in next-generation wireless technologies.
This funding will accelerate Airspan’s efforts to advance Open RAN architecture by developing an extensible radio unit (O-RU) platform designed to integrate advanced features and maximize power efficiency and performance.
McAllister & Quinn, a leading federal grants and government relations consulting firm in Washington, DC specializing in federal and foundation grant strategies, provided a critical review of Airspan’s proposal prior to submission, helping refine key components to align with NTIA’s mission and priorities.
“Airspan, is proud to be a recipient of this NTIA grant to support next-generation wireless technology. Open RAN is a cutting-edge architecture that enables advanced 5G features and lays the foundation for 6G. This funding enables us to increase our technology investment and accelerate our next-generation Open RAN radios. At Airspan, we are committed to supporting the initiative of 5G leadership and innovative technology development in the United States.”
Glenn Laxdal
CEO of Airspan
“We were pleased to assist Airspan in securing this significant federal investment. Supporting innovative companies like Airspan in navigating the federal funding landscape is at the core of what we do. This award will drive critical advancements in wireless technology.”
Andy Quinn
Managing Partner of McAllister & Quinn
This grant represents a major step forward for Open RAN innovation, bolstering domestic supply chain resilience and expanding the capabilities of U.S.-led wireless technology development.
About Airspan: Airspan Networks Holdings LLC is a U.S.-based provider of end-to-end network solutions and a recognized leader in Open RAN innovation. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep R&D expertise, Airspan delivers comprehensive software and hardware solutions that power next-generation connectivity worldwide. Airspan’s solutions serve key markets, including Macro Open RUs, in-building coverage, Critical Infrastructure, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), and Air-to-Ground (ATG) / High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS). With a focus on interoperability, flexibility, and scalability, our mission is to enable mobile network operators of all sizes to build the networks of tomorrow, today. With over one million cells shipped to 1,000 customers across more than 100 countries, Airspan has achieved unmatched global reach and impact. For more information, visit www.airspan.com.
About McAllister & Quinn: McAllister & Quinn is a leading Federal grants consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations secure funding for impactful projects and initiatives. Based in Washington, DC, McAllister & Quinn’s unique approach has helped clients secure over $16 billion in competitive grant funding from across a broad spectrum of federal agencies, foundations and other sources.
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