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Cambium Networks Product Support Update and Replacement Pathways
3 November 2026Recent changes to the Cambium Networks portfolio have prompted many network operators to reassess the status of their wireless infrastructure and long-term support strategies.
The Cambium portfolio is now split between two new owners. Airspan has acquired key fixed wireless product lines, including PMP 450, PTP 670, PTP 700, cnWave and cnReach, while Univastu has acquired the rest of the business, including ePMP, enterprise Wi-Fi, cnMatrix switching, NSE and fibre products, which continues to operate under the Cambium Networks name. As a result, many customers are seeking clarity around the future of their existing deployments and any actions they may need to take.
For operators of business-critical networks, now is a good opportunity to understand the implications, review deployed assets and, where necessary, begin evaluating future replacement pathways.
Understanding the Current Landscape
Not all Cambium technologies have been impacted in the same way. Management platforms have also been divided, with cnMaestro now operated separately by Cambium Networks and Airspan for their respective products.
Several established platforms are expected to continue with ongoing support and development under their new owners, providing continuity for existing users. However, with detailed product roadmaps yet to be published by either owner, existing deployments may warrant closer review, particularly where long-term supportability, future maintenance and lifecycle planning are important considerations.
While this doesn’t necessarily mean immediate replacement is required, it does create a valuable opportunity to assess existing infrastructure and understand how current technologies align with future operational requirements. The key consideration is not simply whether equipment remains operational today, but whether it continues to meet long-term support, performance and business objectives.
Do You Need to Replace Your Cambium Equipment?
In many cases, the answer is no.
Where products continue to receive vendor support and are performing as expected, there may be no immediate reason to replace existing infrastructure. For many sites, business can continue as usual while the market adjusts to the changes. However, this is an ideal time to take a fresh look at network requirements and future plans.
Key considerations include:
- The criticality of the network to operational activities
- The age and condition of deployed equipment
- Future support and maintenance requirements
- Planned site expansions or infrastructure upgrades
- Capacity, coverage and performance expectations
By assessing these factors early, organisations can develop a planned approach rather than being forced into reactive decisions later.
Assessing Your Next Steps
Where replacement planning is required, organisations should look beyond a like-for-like equipment swap and consider how network requirements may have evolved since the original deployment.
A technology refresh can help strengthen network resilience, increase capacity, improve visibility across critical infrastructure and support future growth.
Depending on the application, replacement pathways may include solutions for:
- Point-to-point wireless backhaul
- Point-to-multipoint connectivity
- Industrial wireless networking
- Enterprise Wi-Fi
- Network switching and infrastructure management
The most effective solution will depend on the specific operational environment, performance requirements and long-term business objectives.
Taking a Proactive Approach
For many organisations, the most valuable starting point is a review of their installed infrastructure.
This should include an assessment of deployed Cambium technologies and which owner now supports them, network criticality, support arrangements and future operational requirements.
By understanding which assets may be affected and how they support day-to-day operations, organisations can prioritise any required actions and develop a structured migration strategy where appropriate.
Early planning also provides greater flexibility when evaluating technology alternatives, budgeting for future upgrades and aligning network investments with broader operational goals.
How CSE Crosscom Can Help
CSE Crosscom helps organisations across mining, energy, utilities, transport, public safety and critical infrastructure sectors design, deploy and support communications and networking solutions that keep operations connected.
Whether you’re looking to better understand the status of existing Cambium deployments, evaluate alternative technologies or develop a longer-term migration strategy, our team can help assess your environment and identify the most practical path forward.
Contact CSE Crosscom to discuss a solution tailored to your environment and operational needs.
