Casa Systems on Thursday unveiled the AurusAI (Aurus Autonomous Intelligence), which it claims as the industry’s first high-power 5G mmWave customer premise equipment (CPE).
Continuing in Casa’s long history of fixed wireless access innovation and market success, the devices are key for delivering broadband services wirelessly to homes and apartments nearly anywhere – from remote and rural locations to suburbs and dense, urban areas. Already in multiple trials with global Tier 1 service providers, the initial AurusAI outdoor devices are the first in a portfolio of 5G mmWave CPE that will include a range of outdoor and indoor options.
Fixed wireless access has traditionally required a large antenna and significant time for installation and device alignment by specialized technicians. This made it more expensive, and limited its use to niche applications in remote or rural locations with no other communications access alternatives. With the ability to cost-effectively deliver Gigabit speeds in more than just remote locations, 5G mmWave services unlock a disruptive, new broadband alternative for service providers. This enables them to complement and extend their existing broadband networks or even offer an entirely new competitive product in areas in which they previously did not have a fixed broadband presence.
AurusAI delivers the broadband service demanded by today’s consumers for streaming entertainment, gaming, working remotely, online education and more, said Casa Systems.
Steve Collins, SVP of Access Devices for Casa Systems
Our AurusAI devices combine our multi-year fixed wireless access expertise with input from our customers on what is needed to take 5G mmWave services to a mass market.
Jerry Guo, CEO of Casa Systems
As the largest fixed wireless access vendor globally, the AurusAI accelerates our 5G momentum and continues Casa’s tradition of engineering excellence that delivers industry-first technologies that define new markets and services and drive revenue growth.
