For years, the Digital Divide meant that where you lived determined what kind of internet you could get. City folks in apartments had fiber, while people in the country or small towns were stuck with old dial-up or nothing at all. At SUNCOMM, we’ve always believed that where you live shouldn’t limit what you can do.
Now, with the Qualcomm X82 5G Modem-RF System, things are changing. We're not just talking about basic internet access anymore. We're talking about giving people a super-fast, fiber-like experience, even where running cables is too hard.
The FWA Change: Why Qualcomm X82 Matters The Qualcomm X82 isn't just a small improvement. It's a 5G-Advanced (Release 18) system made just for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). Before, chips had to work for both phones and routers, but the X82 brings top-level performance to the CPE market.
At SUNCOMM, our engineers found three things that make the X82 a big deal for connecting rural areas:
Better Sub-6GHz Performance: In the country, range is super important. The X82 can use different radio frequencies together, so our CPEs can keep speeds high, even far from a cell tower.
AI Signal Management: Rural internet signals can be spotty because of hills or trees. The X82 uses AI to make the signal better, so you get a steady link even when things are noisy.
Good Heat Control: CPEs are often stuck in hot attics or by windows. The X82 doesn’t use much power, so SUNCOMM can make cool, fan-free boxes that don’t slow down because of heat.
What We Found: SUNCOMM’s Test Results We don’t just trust what the spec sheet says. Before we put the X82 in our new SUNCOMM 5G CPEs, our research team tested it in real-world situations.
In our tests in areas with weak signals, the X82-powered models had 25% better upload speeds than older models, said SUNCOMM’s Lead RF Engineer. For someone in the country, that means the difference between a bad video call and streaming 4K video without problems.
We also tested how well it worked when many people were using the same tower. In a typical Digital Divide situation, one 5G tower might serve a whole town. Our X82 units were great at managing the network, so everyone got consistent speeds of 500Mbps or more, even when the network was busy.
More Than Just Fast: How It Helps People
Closing the gap isn't just about speed tests; it’s about what you can do with the technology. Using the X82, SUNCOMM helps providers offer affordable FWA solutions that compete with satellite and DSL.
For Schools: Students in remote areas can join online classes without delays.
For Farms: Farmers can connect sensors all over their land with one SUNCOMM device.
For Businesses: People who work from home in the country can get the same fast internet as people in cities.
SUNCOMM’s Goal: What’s Next
As we get ready to release our Qualcomm X82 devices, SUNCOMM is focused on Quality First. We don't just build routers; we build connections. The X82 gives us the technology, but our software and antenna designs turn it into a reliable way for communities to get online.
The days of bad rural internet are over. With 5G-Advanced and SUNCOMM’s engineering, the digital divide is getting smaller.
Want to Partner with Us on 5G-Advanced?
SUNCOMM is finishing up our new X82-powered FWA products. If you are an internet provider wanting to grow your network or a seller looking for the newest 3GPP Release 18 tech, let’s talk.
