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Solace Power and NetComm Unveil a Groundbreaking Outdoor 5G CPE

In a significant leap towards enhancing outdoor connectivity, Solace Power Inc. and NetComm Wireless have forged a strategic partnership aimed at commercializing the world’s first wireless and window-mounted 5G Customer Premises Equipment (CPE). This innovative product is designed to streamline outdoor 5G access by eliminating the need for complicated installation processes while ensuring reliable performance.

The Challenge of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)

The rollout of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) has presented significant challenges for telecommunications operators. While typical outdoor CPE provides excellent signal quality, these systems often require extensive installation efforts, including drilling, external wiring, and costly visits from technicians. Conversely, indoor self-installation options, while simpler, often suffer from diminished performance due to structural impediments such as Low-E coatings in modern buildings, which can drastically reduce 5G signals indoors by up to 50%.

Neil Chaulk, CEO of Solace Power, clarified the motivation behind this partnership: “Operators are seeking a straightforward and scalable means to deploy FWA outdoors without incurring the costs and delays associated with professional installation. Our collaboration with NetComm addresses that need directly.” This partnership promises to expedite arrangements that will help alleviate network capacity constraints faced by operators today.

Bridging the Gap: The Wireless Power Through-Glass Technology

The innovative solution merges Solace’s Wireless Power Through-Glass (PTG) technology with NetComm’s next-gen AurusLINK CPE platform. Remarkably, the equipment can be affixed directly to window surfaces, powered wirelessly through the glass—a significant advancement that negates the need for physical cables and holes.

This groundbreaking approach not only enhances the ease of installation but also allows operators to harness the signal strength and efficiency typical of outdoor devices. By removing the dependency on physical power cables, the solution represents a pivotal step toward genuine self-installation for 5G services outdoors.

A Global Solution for Varied Window Types

The CPE device is engineered with advanced power transmission capabilities tailored for diverse housing types globally. It promises compatibility with nearly 98% of residential windows, effectively adapting to different thicknesses and types, including single, double, or triple Low-E glass configurations.

Adrian Macarthur-King, CEO of NetComm, expressed their long-awaited goal of creating cable-free outdoor CPE: “For years, we have conducted extensive research in this area, anticipating the right technology that would allow scalable implementation. Thanks to recent advancements in wireless energy transfer through glass by Solace, we can now incorporate this functionality into our next-generation FWA CPE devices cost-effectively, delivering a reliable and intuitive experience for end-users.”

Commercial Availability and Future Developments

The joint endeavor marks the progression from technical demonstration to commercial development, providing a dependable evaluation path for operators aiming to incorporate this state-of-the-art technology. Notably, the wireless, window-mounted 5G CPE is set to be available for testing and initial proof-of-concept evaluations by 2026. It will make its debut at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026 at the NetComm booth (5F85).

Operators interested in participating in testing can reach out for additional information from either Solace or NetComm. Moreover, Solace is poised to showcase their latest advancements in wireless power transfer for both telecommunications and automotive sectors during the CES 2026 at the Gentex Corporation booth (NASDAQ GNTX) (Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, Space 4339), reinforcing their strategic partnership with automotive stakeholders since 2024.

Conclusion

The collaboration between Solace Power and NetComm Wireless represents a milestone in the journey towards an efficient, user-friendly solution for outdoor 5G deployment, reshaping the landscape of connectivity and potentially paving the way for wider adoption of fixed wireless technologies globally.