NEC XON Partners With Mimosa Networks for African Rural Broadband Expansion
African systems integrator NEC XON has partnered with fixed wireless solutions provider Mimosa Networks to deliver high-speed broadband connectivity to underserved rural communities across Africa. Meanwhile, the collaboration has secured a landmark deployment into four territories with one of Africa’s largest mobile network operators.
Wireless Technology Overcomes Infrastructure Barriers
Mimosa’s point-to-multipoint technology enables broadband access delivery from single locations to multiple surrounding points. Therefore, the cost-effective deployment model suits Africa’s challenging geographies, where fiber rollout proves prohibitively expensive. Moreover, the solution leverages unlicensed spectrum, high-gain antennas, and robust design for interference-heavy environments. Consequently, the technology overcomes spectrum congestion issues while delivering reliable connectivity.
Rural areas often lack commercial mobile network operator infrastructure due to insufficient demand for bandwidth-intensive services. Meanwhile, these communities require reliable internet for education, healthcare access, and economic participation. Additionally, Mimosa’s technology includes extended frequency support and non-line-of-sight devices, ensuring connectivity despite obstructed access points. Therefore, the solutions address connectivity challenges in environments where traditional infrastructure deployment faces logistical constraints.
Southern Africa Deployment Precedes Continental Expansion
Multiple operators in Southern Africa are currently deploying the wireless broadband solutions. Subsequently, additional rollouts are planned across the African continent. Moreover, Mimosa Networks, backed by India’s Jio Platforms, has deployed over three million devices globally. Therefore, the company’s aggressive Africa roadmap includes further advancements in non-line-of-sight connectivity technology.
The partnership positions NEC XON to lead wireless broadband infrastructure expansion across sub-Saharan Africa. Meanwhile, the collaboration creates scalable and carrier-grade solutions, disrupting legacy access technologies. Consequently, the initiative empowers millions with access to education, healthcare, government services, and economic opportunities through affordable connectivity solutions designed for challenging African deployment environments.
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