AT&T to start field trials of AirGig, seeking to transmit multi-gigabit Internet over power lines using low cost antennas on existing poles

Briefing

AT&T to start field trials of AirGig, seeking to transmit multi-gigabit Internet over power lines using low cost antennas on existing poles

February 7, 2017

Briefing
  • AirGig Field Trials – AT&T is engaging with power companies to start Project AirGig field trials in at least two locations in and outside the U.S.
  • Technology – AirGig uses mmWave surface technology to transmit multi-gigabit Internet signals along power lines using low-cost antennas built on top of existing power poles
  • Cost-Effective – Does not require setup of fiber cables or deployment of cellular towers, creating possibility of sharing maintenance costs with power companies
  • AT&T Expansion – Plans to provide as much of U.S. and Mexico as possible with gigabit broadband connectivity

Accelerator
Networks and Connectivity

Market Disruption
Innovation Partnerships

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
and Practices
Innovative Partnerships

Sector
Information Technology, Telecommunications

Organization
AT&T Inc.

Source

Original Publication Date
January 31, 2017

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