Airspan seeks to capitalize on 5G exits of Mavenir and NEC
Airspan is back from bankruptcy under new private owners and is trying to use the retreat of rivals Mavenir and NEC from parts of the 5G market to its advantage. With fewer US-based contenders left in open RAN and 5G infrastructure, the company is presenting itself as a domestic option for operators looking to diversify away from large, established vendors.
The company’s pitch rests on being a "homegrown" 5G supplier at a time when governments and carriers are under pressure to reduce reliance on foreign network gear. Whether Airspan can turn that positioning into real network deals and stable revenue, after its financial troubles, remains an open question.
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