Verizon Business tintroduced two new next-generation business devices, including the Verizon Business Internet Gateway — its first Wi-Fi 7-compatible business internet gateway device for fixed wireless access (FWA) for C-Band — as well as the tri-band 5G Business Receiver supporting 5G mmWave, C-Band, and 4G LTE.
The new gateway’s Wi-Fi 7 compatibility incorporates the advantages of the latest wireless standard, including more bandwidth, accelerated connectivity, greater reliability, responsiveness that approaches wired connectivity, and robust security and privacy.
In addition to Wi-Fi 7 compatibility, the Business Internet Gateway will offer support for private networks, NSA and SA, network slicing and more. Other features include the following:
- DL 4×4 MIMO for all LTE & NR Bands 4
- Carrier Aggregation Supported on NR Bands to support higher DL throughput 4 SMA Ports for External Antennas
- 2.5Gbps WAN Port
- Accessories ecosystem including battery backup, wall mount and external antenna mounting hardware
“Verizon Business Internet Gateway’s Wi-Fi 7 compatibility is a major development for the industry, but this device’s broader strength is its ability to provide faster, more stable service for our business customers,” said Vijay Paulrajan,Vice President, Devices and Device Services, Verizon Business. “We designed the router with external antenna support for added flexibility in challenging signal locations in buildings. In addition there is a robust accessory ecosystem including a battery backup for power outage situations.”
