Facebook Millimeter Wave Broadband Wireless: 20 Gbps Over 8 Miles

Facebook has achieved broadband transmission of 20 Gbps over an eight-mile distance using millimeter wave technology. The Facebook millimeter wave broadband wireless technology could be used for several different applications, eventually including connecting the company’s Aquila communications drones with ground stations, the blog post said. Other applications might include providing backhaul connectivity for Facebook’s OpenCellular wireless access initiative or as backup to free space optical communications. “One of our goals is to provide connectivity in areas without traditional infrastructure and reliable power sources,” said Facebook.