Movandi and Kyocera Partner to Enhance 5G Network with Smart Repeaters
San Diego, Wednesday, 19 February 2025.
Movandi and Kyocera collaborate to expand 5G millimeter-wave coverage using smart repeater technology, enhancing network reliability and reducing deployment costs by eliminating fiber connections.
Strategic Partnership Details
The collaboration, announced on February 18, 2025, combines Movandi’s RF expertise and patent portfolio of 121 issued patents [1] with Kyocera’s manufacturing capabilities. Kyocera has developed new millimeter-wave repeaters incorporating Movandi’s advanced mmWave RF chipsets and software technology [1]. This partnership marks a significant step in addressing the challenges of 5G deployment, particularly in urban environments where signal penetration and coverage can be problematic [1].
Technical Innovation
The smart repeater technology employs sophisticated phased-array antennas and AI-driven solutions for dynamic beamforming [1]. These innovations are crucial for maintaining signal strength and quality across the network. The technology is designed to optimize RF performance and power efficiency through intelligent algorithms and cloud AI/ML integration [1], representing a significant advancement in wireless infrastructure deployment [GPT].
Industry Impact and Implementation
This collaboration comes at a critical time, as demonstrated by recent large-scale implementations. For instance, at the Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, similar mmWave technology was deployed with 509 5G UltraWideband and 155 C-band radios [3], showing the growing demand for advanced wireless solutions. The Movandi-Kyocera partnership aims to make such deployments more cost-effective and efficient by eliminating the need for extensive fiber connections [1].
Future Outlook
According to Eiji Hanawa, General Manager at Kyocera, and Maryam Rofougaran, CEO of Movandi, this partnership is poised to drive 5G adoption across various industries [1]. The collaboration focuses on optimizing network performance and reliability while reducing implementation costs, which is crucial for the widespread adoption of 5G technology [1]. With the smart repeater technology’s ability to overcome traditional deployment challenges, this partnership represents a significant step toward more accessible and reliable 5G networks [1].