rainx recently launched the101 range, an ecosystem of fixed wireless 5G and Wi-Fi access products designed to meet high standards of modern mobile network operators (MNOs), mobile network virtual operators (MVNOs) and their customers.
The company’s lineup includes the101 and the101 Pro 5G smart routers, the101 Xtender smart mesh Wi-Fi extender, and the101 Loop – a new category of product designed for today’s always-connected customer, together, these solutions redefine 5G FWA, enabling operators to enhance network quality, reduce churn, and drive new revenue streams. The routers also offer a collection of 101 skins to suit the users’ style, creating devices that are designed to be on show.
As demand for 5G-enabled FWA continues to grow, MNOs are facing complex challenges in scaling network capacity and quality for fixed locations, while managing the concurrent load on mobile networks.
In acknowledging this challenge, rainx has engineered the Customer Edge approach, an ecosystem of products and services which are designed to empower operators to manage and optimise the customer experience. This begins with the101 range of 5G smart routers, which double as network probes, feeding real-time insights to theStation, which is rainx’s smart managed services platform.
theStation provides operators with deep network insights, enabling accurate, proactive decisions on coverage and capacity expansion. Operators can access detailed data on network performance in the home, which includes Wi-Fi clients, usage patterns, speed and latency – providing proactive support and direct customer communication through the101’s touch screen. This visibility gives MNOs comprehensive control over the entire FWA ecosystem, anticipates capacity needs, and delivers high-speed connectivity for both residential and commercial customers.
For end users, the101 range provides an intuitive, self-service interface that empowers customers to manage their network in real-time, minimising support needs and enhancing the overall customer experience.
Key products:
- the101 Pro 5G smart router: the101 Pro offers 5G capabilities with the MediaTek (MTK) T830 platform, delivering sub-6GHz 5G with speeds of up to 7Gbps, Wi-Fi 7 and 300MHz 4 carrier aggregation
- the 101 5G smart router: rainx’s mid-range offering, powered by an MTK T750 platform with 200MHz two carrier aggregation and AX3600 Wi-Fi 6
- the101 Xtender Smart Mesh Wi-Fi: the101 Xtender broadens 5G coverage, integrating directly with 101 routers
- the101 Loop: a portable 5G smart router with built-in5G, a 5.5″ LCD touch screen, 25W stereo sound and a cinematic camera
“Through smart hardware and services, we’re partnering with MNOs and MVNOs to unlock the potential of 5G,” said Brandon Leigh, Founder and Director of rainx. “Our ecosystem empowers operators to monetise latent 5G capacity, create new revenue streams, and addresses the shift from spiky mobile traffic to high, steady usage at fixed locations. Our Customer Edge approach provides operators with the deep insights they need to make informed decisions on their networks, manage the customer experience and generate ROI from 5G.
“For customers, the 101range allows them to blend their aesthetic preferences with beautiful customisable skins, alongside high-performance engineering. The range also offers intuitive self-service features, allowing customers to easily monitor and control their 101, reducing the need for support calls and creating a seamless, hands-on user experience that truly puts the power in their hands.”
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