Kyocera Validates Multi-Hop Repeater Architecture for mmWave Networks

Kyocera validated a repeater architecture at its campus in San Diego. This multi-hop validation addresses the challenge of extending high-frequency coverage without relying solely on adding more base stations. The technology points toward a more flexible network architecture for environments with difficult Non-Line-of-Sight conditions.

The industry is shifting its investment priorities from nationwide 5G coverage expansion toward efficiently delivering capacity in high-traffic areas. Since millimeter-wave (mmWave) remains crucial for ultra-high-speed, high-capacity wireless communications, solutions for practical and economically sustainable network expansion are key. Kyocera's validation offers a potential strategy to extend mmWave performance across wider service areas.