Airspan acquires fixed wireless product lines from Cambium Networks

Type: Acquisition · Technology: Telecom · Country: United Kingdom · Announced: 2026-09-23

Airspan Network Holdings, a Texas-based company, has acquired several fixed wireless product lines from Cambium Networks Ltd., a UK broadband firm that entered administration earlier in September 2026. The acquisition includes Cambium's point-to-multipoint access, unlicensed point-to-point backhaul, point-to-point systems for defense applications, millimeter wave connectivity, and narrowband communications for industrial environments, along with management system and planning software. More than 135 Cambium employees have joined Airspan, spanning sales and support resources across the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Africa, plus R&D teams in the US, the UK, and India. The deal serves as a lifeline for the Cambium staff following the company's administration, with Airspan committing to supporting existing customers and partners who have invested in these products. Glenn Laxdal, CEO of Airspan, stated the products are a compelling addition to Airspan's 4G and 5G wireless network solutions for service providers, defense, and critical communications.

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Airspan Network Holdings announced on 2026-09-23 that it has acquired several fixed wireless product lines from Cambium Networks Ltd, with the transaction value not disclosed. Cambium Networks Ltd entered administration in September 2026 and previously employed staff across the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa. Airspan said more than 135 Cambium employees, including sales, support and R&D teams in the United States, United Kingdom and India, have joined the company.

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