Tarana has launched its second-generation fixed wireless platform, G2, marking a major leap in capacity and signaling a shift in broadband architecture beyond “fiber-only” thinking. The new platform delivers up to 6.4 Gbps per sector and supports up to 2,048 customers per site with gigabit-class service, extending the reach of Tarana’s next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) to both rural and urban markets. Building on the company’s G1 platform — deployed by over 300 operators covering 20 million locations — G2 introduces enhanced spectral efficiency, broad multi-band support, and compatibility with fiber/PON networks.
G2’s integrated radio supports four carrier channels across unlicensed and licensed spectrum, including 3 GHz CBRS, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands. Its distributed massive MIMO architecture and real-time interference cancellation deliver improved spectral performance while maintaining backward compatibility with G1 Remote Nodes. The system is also managed by Tarana’s cloud-based software suite, which includes autonomous failover capabilities and optimized uplink/downlink ratios per sector.
In parallel, Tarana introduced the RNm, a new multi-band Remote Node designed to match G2’s performance. Operators such as unWired, Nextlink, and Twist Broadband praised the platform’s scalability and ability to compete with fiber and cable in suburban and dense urban markets. G2 BNs are shipping now, with RNm units expected in October 2025.
- 6.4 Gbps sector capacity; 2,048 customers per site
- Supports 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps services per user
- Aggregates 160 MHz across CBRS, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz spectrum
- Advanced dual-resonant antenna and wideband RF silicon
- Compatible with G1 Remote Nodes and PON fiber infrastructure
- Managed by Tarana Cloud Suite with Self-Organizing Network tools
- RNm remote node available October 2025
“We’ve spent four years building G2 — implementing many unique innovations in multi-band antenna design and signal processing to make its unrivaled performance possible,” said Sergiu Nedevschi, CSO and Co-Founder of Tarana.
🌐 Analysis: Tarana’s G2 proposition directly challenges the belief that fiber is the only path to high-performance broadband. By enabling gigabit-class service using licensed and unlicensed spectrum even in dense urban areas, Tarana strengthens the case for hybrid access networks. The move aligns with growing momentum around fixed wireless alternatives from other players. With G2, Tarana looks to expand beyond rural gaps and become a viable competitor to fiber in mainstream markets.
Tarana Wireless, headquartered in Milpitas, California, is a privately held company redefining fixed wireless access (FWA) through its next-generation platform designed to deliver fiber-class broadband without the cost and complexity of fiber buildouts. Founded by a team of wireless industry veterans, Tarana is led by CEO Basil Alwan, formerly a key executive at Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent. The company’s core innovation lies in its proprietary radio architecture and interference-canceling algorithms, which power its flagship G1 and newly launched G2 platforms. These technologies enable reliable gigabit service in both licensed and unlicensed spectrum—even in dense urban or highly obstructed environments. With more than $300 million in funding from investors including Khosla Ventures, EchoStar, and 1011 Ventures, Tarana has rapidly scaled, with over 300 operators now deploying its solutions across more than 20 million homes and businesses globally. Its ngFWA approach is gaining momentum as an essential complement to fiber, helping bridge the digital divide and meet soaring broadband demand in suburban, rural, and underserved markets.
