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This page provides a curated feed of news and press releases about Airspan Networks Holdings Inc., historically traded under the ticker MIMO on NYSE American. Airspan is a U.S.-based provider of software and hardware for 5G networks, with a strong focus on Open RAN, small cells, and advanced wireless connectivity across public and private network environments.
News related to MIMO often highlights technology deployments and strategic partnerships. Examples from recent announcements include Open RAN radio deployments for Rakuten Mobile’s cloud-native network in Japan, collaborations to enhance connectivity in wind turbines, and participation in smart city projects using outdoor small cells. Other coverage focuses on private network rollouts in major U.S. metropolitan areas, 5G mmWave fixed wireless access initiatives, and entry into the utilities market with end-to-end vRAN and core solutions.
Investors and industry observers can also find capital markets and restructuring updates in Airspan’s news flow. The company has reported on NYSE American listing compliance matters, the initiation of delisting proceedings, and a Restructuring Support Agreement involving Fortress Investment Group, including voluntary prepackaged Chapter 11 filings and plans to become a private company majority-owned by Fortress affiliates.
By following this MIMO news stream, readers can track developments in Airspan’s 5G product portfolio, Open RAN activities, private and utilities network projects, and key corporate events such as financing transactions and changes to its public listing status. Bookmark this page to review historical and ongoing news items that document how Airspan’s wireless technologies and corporate structure have evolved over time.
Airspan Networks (OTC:MIMO) was selected by Rakuten Mobile to supply Open RAN‑compliant radio units (RUs) for deployment across Rakuten’s nationwide mobile network in Japan on December 9, 2025.
This deployment is described as the industry’s first commercial Open RAN rollout directly supported by NTIA grants. Airspan’s open‑standard radios support mid‑band spectrum and are presented as interoperable with other network elements to meet coverage and capacity needs across urban, suburban, and rural areas.
Rakuten Mobile operates a fully cloud‑native Open RAN HetNet with over 345,000 cells; the announcement frames the deployment as a blueprint for rapid, grant‑backed ORAN scale‑up. Airspan will showcase products at Mobile World Congress, March 2–5, 2026.
Airspan Networks Holdings, a leader in 5G network software and hardware, has partnered with Semco Maritime to enhance connectivity in wind turbines. This collaboration will be demonstrated at the Offshore Digitalisation Workshop from June 11-13, 2024, in Esbjerg, Denmark. Airspan's small cell radio units will enable real-time monitoring, fault detection, and improve worker safety within wind turbines. Semco Maritime will integrate these solutions, drawing on its offshore expertise. The live demo will showcase 5G use cases including safety devices and drones for operational efficiency.
Airspan Networks has announced its ongoing partnership with Boldyn Networks to support Sunderland City’s smart city project. In the project's initial phase, Airspan deployed AirSpeed 1900 outdoor small cells, integrated with Open RAN technology, to enhance connectivity. These efforts laid the groundwork for advancements in smart homes, digital skills, education, and Industry 4.0. Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Henrik Smith-Petersen highlighted the importance of dense, software-centric 5G networks for future growth. Claire Venners of Boldyn Networks praised Airspan's role in transforming Sunderland into a leading smart city.
