Airspan Networks Posts 20% Revenue Growth, Eyes 25-30% Expansion in 2026
Event summary
- Airspan reported $115M in 2025 revenue, up 20% YoY, with Q4 at $45M
- Company entered 2026 with $70M backlog, projecting 25-30% revenue growth
- Acquired Corning’s Wireless and Jabil’s radio portfolios to bolster in-building and Open RAN capabilities
- Secured $42.7M NTIA grant for 5G Open RAN development and won Rakuten Mobile deal
- Launched first 5G air-to-ground network with Gogo and partnered with Space Compass for maritime surveillance
The big picture
Airspan’s strong 2025 performance and 2026 outlook reflect the growing demand for Open RAN and 5G solutions, particularly in critical infrastructure sectors. The company’s acquisitions and partnerships underscore its push to consolidate the US 5G market, competing with traditional vendors and leveraging government grants to accelerate technology development. With a clear focus on in-building, outdoor, and air-to-ground networks, Airspan is positioning itself as a key player in the evolving wireless connectivity landscape.
What we're watching
- Open RAN Adoption
- Whether Airspan can sustain its Open RAN momentum with Rakuten Mobile and NTIA backing.
- Integration Challenges
- The pace at which Airspan assimilates Corning and Jabil acquisitions to drive organic growth.
- Market Consolidation
- How Airspan’s strategic development efforts position it as a leading US-based 5G vendor.
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