Airspan Networks

What Airspan Networks does

Airspan Networks is a US-based provider of 4G and 5G wireless network infrastructure organized around three solution pillars: in-building wireless (Digital DAS and small cells), outdoor connectivity (Open RAN macro radios and small cells), and air-to-ground communications for aviation and high-mobility platforms. The company sells Open RAN-compliant radio units, the MobileAccess 6000/6200 Digital DAS, the AirVelocity/AirSpeed/Air5G small cell families, the AirUnity small cell portfolio launched at MWC 2026, and the In-Motion 5G ATG platform that powers Gogo's North American 5G air-to-ground network. Underlying technology centers on Split 7.2 Open RAN architecture, AI-assisted RF optimization, FTTE fiber-to-the-edge DAS, and patented Doppler-compensated, high-mobility beamforming for aviation and HAPS deployments.

Airspan operates a hardware-led revenue model with four streams: hardware sales of radios, DAS components, small cells, and ATG systems; software licensing for the AOS 5G baseband and cloud-native CU/DU functions; professional services for deployment, integration, and ongoing optimization; and managed services including 24/7 NOC support and RMA handling. Pricing is quote-based enterprise contracting rather than transactional, with no publicly disclosed list pricing. The company goes to market through direct enterprise field sales targeting mobile network operators, large enterprises, and government/defense customers, supplemented by system integrators (Semco Maritime, Druid Software, Boldyn Networks), channel resellers (Advanced Business Communications, Wireless Services, Prospecta Utilities, InfiniG), and event-driven demand generation at Mobile World Congress and regional telecom conferences. Airspan serves more than 1,000 customers in 100+ countries from offices in the US, UK, Poland, India, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Colombia, and has shipped over 1 million radios and 10,000+ DAS systems cumulatively.

The customer base is anchored by Tier-1 carriers and mission-critical operators including Rakuten Mobile (Japan, 90,000+ Open RAN radios), Jio (India, 30,000+ small cells), and Gogo (North American aviation, 5,000+ ATG units), with additional deployments at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, offshore wind installations via Semco Maritime, and Australian over-50s resort communities via Prospecta Utilities. Following its October 2024 emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with $85.4M of Fortress-backed equity, a January 2025 $42.7M NTIA grant, and the April 2025 acquisition of Corning's wireless business, Airspan has repositioned as a private, US-based, NTIA-validated Open RAN supplier with an expanding defense and aviation franchise.

Name

Airspan Networks

Legal name

Airspan Networks Holdings LLC

Website

https://airspan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Airspan Networks is a US-based provider of 4G and 5G wireless infrastructure spanning Open RAN macro radios, Digital DAS and small cells for in-building coverage, and air-to-ground 5G platforms for aviation, serving mobile operators, enterprises, and government/defense customers in 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wireless Network Infrastructure

NAICS

Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing (33421)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHDAIAGAC

Neutral Host & In‑Building Connectivity (DAS/Small Cells)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Telecommunications & Network Services/Private Networks & Managed Connectivity (Enterprise LTE/5G, Wi-Fi)

SECONDARYHDAIAKAD

In-Building Wireless & Neutral-Host Solutions (IBS)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Telecommunications & Network Services/Tower & Passive Infrastructure Providers (Towers, DAS, Small Cells)

SECONDARYHDAIAGAD

Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Telecommunications & Network Services/Private Networks & Managed Connectivity (Enterprise LTE/5G, Wi-Fi)

Keywords

• Open RAN radios
• Distributed antenna systems
• Small cell solutions
• Air-to-ground communications
• Private network solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Plano

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of wireless network equipment including Open RAN radios, DAS components, small cells, and ATG systems. Revenue from equipment procurement contracts with MNOs, enterprises, and government customers. One-time capital expenditure model with recurring maintenance and support services.
2. Software and Licensing: AOS 5G baseband software, network management systems, and software-defined radio capabilities. Software licensing for Open RAN CU/DU functions and cloud-native 5G core solutions.
3. Professional Services: Deployment, integration, and support services for wireless network implementations including system design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing network optimization.
4. Managed Services: Ongoing network management, monitoring, and support services including 24/7 helpdesk, incident tracking, and RMA handling for customer networks.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Airspan Networks designs, manufactures, and deploys end-to-end 4G/5G wireless network infrastructure spanning three core solution areas: in-building connectivity via digital Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and small cells, outdoor macro coverage through Open RAN radio units and outdoor small cells, and high-mobility 5G Air-to-Ground (ATG) platforms for aviation. The portfolio targets mobile network operators, enterprises, governments, defense, and aviation customers with products that include Open RAN-compliant radios, the MobileAccess 6000/6200 digital DAS family, AirVelocity/AirSpeed/Air5G small cells, and the In-Motion 5G ATG system.

Product overview

Airspan Networks offers a unified platform-plus-modules architecture spanning three core solution areas: in-building wireless (DAS and small cells), outdoor connectivity (Open RAN macro radios and outdoor small cells), and air-to-ground communications. The portfolio centers on the MobileAccess 6000/6200 DAS platforms for venues, AirVelocity/AirSpeed/Air5G small cell lines for enterprise and outdoor densification, Open RAN Radio Units for macro coverage, and the In-Motion 5G ATG platform for aviation connectivity. Products share common elements including Open RAN architecture, 3GPP compliance, and unified network management. Following the April 2025 acquisition of Corning's wireless business, the portfolio expanded to include SpiderCloud small cells and the full MobileAccess DAS line.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MobileAccess: Digital Distributed Antenna System (DAS) platform for in-building wireless coverage, including MobileAccess 6000 and MobileAccess 6200 models.
• AirUnity Small Cells
• Air5G
• AirSpeed
• AirVelocity
• AiRU
• In-Motion 5G
• Airspan Portal
• SpiderCloud

Products and services

• MobileAccess 6000 Digital DAS Modular, MIMO-optimized digital distributed antenna system for large, high-density venues such as airports, stadiums, and convention centers. Converts RF signals into digital format at source and distributes over fiber, supporting all sub-6 GHz bands including C-band, CBRS, and 2.5 GHz.
• MobileAccess 6200 Digital DAS Enterprise-focused digital DAS solution providing multi-carrier coverage for medium-to-large facilities and mission-critical environments. Supports Fiber-to-the-Edge and hybrid fiber-coax deployments with O-RAN support and real-time optimization.
• AirVelocity 1901

Quantifiable outcome

• 6-fold improvement in download speeds from ~50 Mbps to over 300 Mbps at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key, flagship, regional and emerging.

• Oramach and iVent (ARES Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026Airspan joined the ARES (Asymmetric Response European System) consortium for European mission-critical communications. The pan-European initiative develops sovereign, resilient communications platform supporting defense, public safety, and emergency-response operations with hybrid ATG and satellite architecture.
• Wireless ServiceskeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 May 2026Wireless Services selected Airspan's MobileAccess 6000 for Charlotte Douglas International Airport deployment. Long-standing partnership delivering wireless infrastructure modernization achieving 6-fold speed improvement across the airport campus.
• AtikacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Strategic alliance to develop resilient multi-domain 5G connectivity solutions for military operations. Initial focus on Spain with potential expansion across Europe. Combines Airspan's Open RAN and ATG expertise with Atika's deployable tactical networks, AI-driven network intelligence, and 5G core capabilities.
• Fortress SolutionskeyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 18 February 2026Fortress Solutions completed first US-designed and assembled O-RAN radio for NTIA NOFO 2 program in partnership with Airspan. Radio unit undergoes evaluation for upcoming deployments as part of US-based Open RAN technology development.
• Rakuten SymphonykeyTechnology or Integration · 12 February 2026Rakuten Symphony partnered with Airspan (alongside Cisco and Tech Mahindra) for Open RAN expansion. Airspan provides radio units and Fujitsu provides massive MIMO radios supporting Rakuten Mobile's network expansion.
• Space CompassflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2026Partnership to deploy 5G Air-to-Ground communications system for Space Compass's High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) enabling Maritime Domain Awareness from 16-18 km altitude. System provides secure command-and-control and real-time mission data between HAPS aircraft and ground stations up to 300 km away.
• GogocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026Airspan's 5G ATG In-Motion technology enabled commercial launch of Gogo's next-generation 5G network across contiguous US and southern Canada. Partnership represents world's first 5G air-to-ground broadband solution deployed at scale for business, general, and military aviation.
• Advanced Business Communications (ABC)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 December 2025ABC named exclusive manufacturer's representative for Airspan's in-building wireless solutions including DAS, 4G/5G small cells, and Open RAN technology. Expands ABC's fiber and power infrastructure offerings with complete in-building connectivity ecosystem.
• Rakuten MobilecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025Airspan selected by Rakuten Mobile to provide Open RAN compliant radios for nationwide network deployment in Japan, representing the industry's first commercial Open RAN deployment supported through NTIA grants. The deployment covers urban, suburban, and rural areas with enhanced capacity for growing data demand.
• GCT SemiconductorkeyTechnology or Integration · 23 July 2025GCT Semiconductor provides advanced 5G chipset technology underpinning Airspan's In-Motion 5G ATG platform. Collaboration enabled industry-first end-to-end 5G ATG call using commercial equipment in partnership with Gogo.
• VEONflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2025MoU signed to collaborate on air-to-land network solutions supporting Ukraine's resilience. $1 billion digital infrastructure deal involves Airspan providing technology for resilient communications in challenging environments.
• Druid SoftwarekeyTechnology or Integration · 4 March 2025Partnership to deploy private 5G networks for European railway digital transformation. Airspan provides 5G RAN while Druid supplies 5G Core solutions. Project led by Boldyn Networks enables AR-powered maintenance, operational technology integration, and real-time train communications.
• Tiami NetworksemergingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2025Expanded partnership for 5G and 6G innovation, collaborating on advanced wireless technologies and solutions for next-generation network deployments.
• AWTGkeyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 16 December 2024Partnership to enhance railway connectivity in the UK through 5G innovation. AWTG leads the ECH-R 5G rail project with Airspan providing Open RAN technology for next-generation railway communications.
• Pavo GroupemergingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2024Strategic partnership to enhance defense and utility networks with 4G/5G Open RAN solutions. Collaboration addresses critical infrastructure connectivity requirements for defense and utility sectors.
• Prospecta UtilitieskeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 June 2024Partnership for 5G fixed wireless network deployment in Australia using Airspan AIR5G 7200 technology. Enables up to 2GB/s speeds for GemLife Gold Coast over-50s lifestyle resort community, with plans to extend to 14,000 homes across 30 resorts by 2028.
• InfiniGkeyTechnology or Integration · 25 June 2024InfiniG's Mobile Coverage as a Service (MCaaS) solution leverages Airspan's advanced Radio Access Networks for seamless multi-carrier in-building connectivity. Deployment at Gale South Beach Hotel demonstrates first-of-its-kind MCaaS for hospitality sector.
• Semco MaritimekeyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 11 June 2024Partnership to deliver 5G connectivity solutions for offshore wind turbines. Airspan provides small cell radio units while Semco Maritime serves as system integrator for comprehensive connectivity solutions including safety devices, MCX software for mission-critical communications, and drone monitoring.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds16 records

Investors6 records

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M&A3 records

Investments1 record

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