Movandi develops smart repeaters and BeamXR technology to enhance 5G mmWave network performance by extending range and improving coverage in challenging environments. Their solutions address high deployment costs and signal propagation issues, achieving up to 52% reduction in capital and operational expenses for network operators.
Funding
$97.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
5G millimeter wave (mmWave) networks face challenges in signal propagation, including limited range and difficulty penetrating obstacles, leading to high deployment costs and inconsistent coverage. Traditional network deployments require a dense infrastructure of base stations and small cells, increasing capital and operational expenditures for network operators.
Solution
Movandi provides smart repeater technology and BeamXR solutions designed to enhance 5G mmWave network performance by extending signal range and improving coverage, especially in challenging environments. Their smart repeaters amplify mmWave signals, enabling them to penetrate walls and bend around buildings, overcoming line-of-sight issues. These solutions reduce the need for extensive gNodeB and small cell deployments, significantly lowering capital and operational costs. Movandi's technology incorporates software-defined beam networking (SDBN) with AI-based cloud control, optimizing continuous 5G coverage and reducing operating expenses. The smart repeaters are designed for easy installation on existing infrastructure like streetlights, walls, and windows.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes mobile network operators, fixed wireless access providers, and enterprises deploying private 5G networks seeking to improve mmWave coverage and reduce deployment costs.
Features
- BeamXR smart repeaters extend the range and coverage of 5G mmWave signals, overcoming signal propagation challenges.
- Software-defined beam networking (SDBN) enables remote programming of beamforming and steering for optimized coverage.
- AI-based cloud control dynamically optimizes network performance and reduces operating expenses.
- Mesh networking capabilities expand coverage to difficult-to-reach locations and enhance user experience.
- Compact and lightweight design allows for easy installation on streetlights, lampposts, walls, and windows.
- Dual-band mmWave smart repeaters with integrated phased-array antennas support private networks and indoor applications.
- Mobile smart repeaters automatically select the best signal sources and reduce smartphone power consumption in vehicles.