Cambridge Broadband Networks

What Cambridge Broadband Networks does

Cambridge Broadband Networks Group (CBNG) is a UK-headquartered, privately held vendor of point-to-multipoint (PMP) microwave and 5G NR millimeter-wave Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) equipment, founded in 2000 and based in Cambridge. Its core technology platform, VectaStar NR, delivers fiber-like multi-gigabit broadband over licensed mmWave spectrum using PMP architecture that the company claims enables 30 square miles of coverage for the cost of one mile of fiber and up to 50% total cost of ownership savings versus alternatives. The product portfolio addresses mobile backhaul (LTE-proven), enterprise access (corporate, utility, municipal networks), and ISP residential broadband use cases, complemented by professional services covering network planning, deployment, operation, training, and support.

The company serves more than 100 service providers across 50+ countries, including 7 of the world's 10 largest operators, via a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise field sales with a global Value-Added Reseller programme and a wholly-owned African systems integrator (CBNLA). Notable commercial relationships include a 2025 partnership with Mimosa Networks to deploy broadband access for MTN across 14 African markets serving 288 million customers, and 2026 U.S. trials of VectaStar NR. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of gNB access points, CPE devices, and NMS-integrated software, together with associated network services; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company has not raised external capital since a 2012 Silicon Valley Bank facility, suggesting sustained self-funded operations over more than a decade.

Name

Cambridge Broadband Networks

Legal name

Cambridge Broadband Network Group Limited

Website

https://cbng.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cambridge Broadband Networks Group (CBNG) is a Cambridge, UK-based vendor of point-to-multipoint microwave and 5G mmWave Fixed Wireless Access equipment, selling the VectaStar NR platform and related services to mobile operators, ISPs, and enterprises across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fixed Wireless Access Equipment

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Broadband Providers (HDAIABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wireless ISPs (WISPs) & Fixed Wireless Access Providers (HDAIADAD)

Keywords

• Fixed wireless access
• Point-to-multipoint microwave
• 5G mmWave backhaul
• Mobile network backhaul
• Telecommunications equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Network Equipment and Hardware Sales: CBNG generates revenue through the sale of proprietary hardware and software products including VectaStar NR FWA platforms, gNB access points, and Customer Premises Equipment (CPE). The company offers complete turnkey solutions comprising equipment, network planning, deployment, and support services.
2. Network Services: Turnkey solutions including network planning and design, network deployment, network operation, training, and customer support services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cambridge Broadband Networks (CBNG) designs and sells point-to-multipoint (PMP) microwave and 5G NR millimeter-wave Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) equipment, centered on the proprietary VectaStar NR platform. The company provides turnkey solutions comprising hardware (gNB access points and CPE), network planning, deployment, operation, and support services for mobile operators, ISPs, and enterprise/campus networks in 50+ countries.

Product overview

CBNG is the market leader in point-to-multipoint (PMP) microwave, serving customers in over 50 countries. The company offers a turnkey solutions portfolio centered around the VectaStar NR 5G FWA platform using licensed mmWave spectrum. The product lineup includes Mobile Backhaul (LTE-proven backhaul with up to 50% TCO savings), Enterprise Access (for corporate/utility/municipal networks), and ISP Networks (residential broadband). The company also provides professional services including Network Planning & Design, Network Deployment, Network Operation, Training, and Customer Support. Founded in 2000 and based in Cambridge, UK, CBNG has deployed solutions with more than 100 service providers globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VectaStar NR: Fixed Wireless Access platform using 5G and licensed mmWave spectrum with Point-to-Multipoint architecture delivering fiber-like broadband connectivity for homes, businesses, and campuses.

Products and services

• VectaStar NR 5G Fixed Wireless Access platform using licensed millimeter-wave spectrum with Point-to-Multipoint architecture. Delivers fiber-like multi-gigabit broadband connectivity to homes, businesses, and campuses, and supports private 5G networks. Supports up to 128 receivers per access point, coverage up to 7km via high power gNB and CPE, and is integrated with a Network Management System. Designed for mobile operators, ISPs, and enterprise/municipal network operators.
• Mobile Backhaul LTE-proven backhaul solution providing high-capacity point-to-multipoint microwave backhaul for mobile network operators, offering significant total cost of ownership savings. Targeted at mobile network operators needing cost-effective backhaul capacity.
• Enterprise Access Fast-to-deploy solution providing rapid ROI for corporate, utility, and municipal networks requiring high-capacity broadband connectivity. Designed for enterprise and municipal network operators needing rapid time-to-service.
• ISP Networks Flexible and cost-effective coverage solution for residential internet networks, enabling ISPs to expand broadband access. Targeted at wireless ISPs serving residential broadband markets.
• Network Planning & Design Professional service for network planning and design to support deployment of wireless broadband infrastructure. Targeted at operators deploying new FWA or backhaul networks.
• Network Deployment Professional service for network deployment and implementation of wireless broadband solutions. Targeted at operators requiring turnkey implementation support.
• Network Operation Ongoing service for network operation and management of deployed wireless broadband infrastructure. Targeted at operators running CBNG platforms in production.
• Training Training service for customers on the operation and management of CBNG wireless broadband solutions. Targeted at customer technical teams.
• Customer Support Technical support service including defined Support Levels and WEEE recycling for deployed products. Targeted at existing CBNG customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in total cost of ownership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mimosa NetworkscoreTechnology or Integration · 21 May 2025Strategic partnership between Mimosa Networks and Cambridge Broadband Networks Africa Limited (CBNLA) to deliver Mimosa's wireless broadband products and services to MTN, Africa's largest mobile network operator. CBNLA acts as the regional service partner and Systems Integrator, enabling MTN to deploy Mimosa's high-capacity backhaul and broadband access solutions across its network. The partnership aims to expand faster, more reliable broadband connectivity to MTN's 288 million customers across 14 African markets, targeting underserved rural and urban regions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cambium Networks: Cambium Networks is a direct competitor in fixed wireless broadband and point-to-point/point-to-multipoint microwave equipment, serving WISPs, mobile operators and enterprises with comparable PMP and FWA product lines (e.g., ePMP, cnPilot). Closest like-for-like rival to CBNG's PMP architecture and customer segments.
• Airspan Networks: Airspan is a direct peer in 4G/5G small cells and Fixed Wireless Access, competing head-to-head with CBNG in operator and private network deployments. Both target MNOs and private 5G campus networks with similar go-to-market profiles.
• Ceragon Networks: Ceragon is a direct peer in point-to-point microwave backhaul for mobile operators, with overlapping operator customer base and similar PMP/IP-50 platform positioning. Direct competitor in the mobile backhaul use case CBNG targets.
• Aviat Networks: Aviat Networks is a direct peer in microwave backhaul and wireless transport equipment for operators, public safety and utilities. Comparable product positioning to CBNG's Mobile Backhaul and Enterprise Access solutions.
• Mimosa Networks: Mimosa Networks is a direct peer in WISP-grade FWA and broadband wireless equipment, and is explicitly an active CBNG partner (via CBNLA for MTN Africa). Competes in the same PMP/FWA use cases while also being a co-sell partner.

Broad incumbents

• Ericsson: Ericsson is a broad incumbent offering integrated 5G RAN plus FWA customer-premises equipment and microwave/E-band transport solutions. It competes indirectly with CBNG on the transport/backhaul layer and directly on FWA CPE for Tier-1 operators already in CBNG's customer base.
• Nokia: Nokia provides Anyhaul microwave/wireline transport alongside its 5G RAN and FWA solutions. As a multi-vendor supplier to the same Tier-1 operators CBNG serves, it represents the bundled alternative CBNG must displace.
• Huawei: Huawei is a major incumbent across microwave backhaul, 5G FWA and end-to-end network equipment, competing on price-performance in EMEA, Africa and other emerging markets where CBNG has its strongest footprint.
• Samsung Networks: Samsung Networks is a 5G RAN and mmWave FWA incumbent, and notably an existing CBNG investor (Samsung Ventures). It competes on integrated 5G FWA solutions and represents both a strategic relationship risk and opportunity for CBNG.

Regional players

• Intracom Telecom: Intracom Telecom is a regional peer in EMEA offering point-to-multipoint and point-to-point wireless systems, E-band and FWA solutions. Comparable PMP product line targeted at operators and ISPs in EMEA, partially overlapping CBNG's home geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds8 records

Investors11 records

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M&A

Investments

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