Last week, our directors attended Mobile World Congress 2026, where the world’s leading manufacturers of wireless technology unveiled the latest innovations that are helping shape the future of connectivity.
From increased network capacity through better spectrum efficiency, faster roll-out of high-performance links, through to advancements in microwave technology, this year’s Mobile World Congress highlighted the developments that are helping fixed wireless technology keep pace with the explosive growth in data demand.
Below are four product announcements that caught our eye from some of our key technology partners:
SIAE ALFOplus4 – Next-Generation Microwave Capacity
SIAE Microelettronica has announced the ALFOplus4, the latest evolution of the widely deployed microwave platform. The ALFOplus4 is designed to address the growing requirement for greater connectivity capacity:
- Significantly increased throughput capacity
- Increased spectral efficiency
- Increased multi-band flexibility compared to the previous ALFOplus platforms
The ALFOplus4 is designed to address the growing requirement for greater connectivity capacity in 5G backhaul networks and high-capacity enterprise networking applications with the reliability that SIAE is known for.
Aviat 4000 Series – Scalable Trunk Radio for Critical Networks
Aviat Networks featured its latest 4000 Series trunk radio, which has been built from the ground up for high-capacity trunking networks or mission-critical communications networks.
The platform offers a new level of scalability that enables operators to aggregate high levels of traffic over fewer radios. This minimizes network complexity while providing the reliability and capacity necessary for:
- Utilities & Energy Networks
- Government Communication Systems
- ISP Backhaul Networks
Ceragon IP-100FR2 – High-Capacity E-Band Connectivity
Ceragon Networks has developed the IP-100FR2 product, which is designed for next-generation E-band microwave connections.
Key improvements with the new release of the IP-100 platform:
- Increased link capacity
- Enhanced latency
- Improved spectrum utilisation
The IP-100FR2 has a small form factor with high throughput capabilities. The product is suitable for dense urban environments as well as for quick fibre extension projects, especially when fibre roll-out is challenging.
Tarana G2 – Redefining Fixed Wireless Access
Tarana Wireless continues to expand the limits of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology with its G2 platform.
Unlike traditional wireless systems, the G2 technology works effectively even in non-line-of-sight environments, which has always been a major drawback for wireless networks.
The end product is a technology that has the potential for providing high-speed internet access like fibre without the need for spectrum or infrastructure, which is particularly useful for:
- Rural broadband initiatives
- Internet Service Providers
- Connectivity solutions that need to be deployed quickly
What These Innovations Mean for Wireless Networks
Announcements made at MWC 2026 clearly point to the direction the industry is heading: more capacity, more efficient, and faster deployment of wireless infrastructure.
With the ever-increasing demand for connectivity, not only for mobile networks, enterprise, and rural broadband, the importance of microwave and fixed wireless solutions is becoming more and more critical for delivering reliable high-speed connectivity, especially when fibre cannot keep up with demand.
Interested in learning more?
If you want a more detailed recap of what was announced at MWC 2026, how these solutions can benefit your upcoming wireless projects, or want to learn more from the experts, our team is always happy to help. Speak to us today!
