MaxLinear, Inc. and GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. Partner to Develop Integrated 5G Fixed Wireless and Converged Gateway Platforms

MaxLinear, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXL), a leading provider of radio frequency (RF) and mixed-signal integrated circuits for datacenter connectivity, data network, and carrier access infrastructure, and GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (“GCT”) (NYSE: GCTS), a leading designer and supplier of 5G semiconductor solutions enabling advanced wireless connectivity, announced a strategic partnership to develop highly integrated and cost-effective 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) gateways and converged gateways for consumer and enterprise applications. 

FWA is one of the fastest-growing broadband data access segments, delivering high-speed internet wherever cellular coverage is available. With cellular data access rates now exceeding gigabit speeds, FWA has become a cost-effective, high-performance option for service providers and consumers. For enterprise customers needing reliable or flexible WAN links, converged gateways deliver continuous connectivity. They combine multiple WAN interfaces – such as fibre, cable, and cellular- offering multi-gigabit data rates enabled by advanced features like channel bonding, traffic shaping and SD-WAN.

In converged gateway deployments, operators must deliver reliable and seamless connectivity migration even in the face of WAN link performance variation over time. To solve this, MaxLinear and GCT have partnered to combine their strengths in Wi-Fi, network processing, 5G and LTE cellular technologies by pre-integrating MaxLinear Wi-Fi with GCT’s cellular modem. This innovative AnyWAN™ integration delivers a unique high-performance, cost-effective converged gateway solution that dynamically enables seamless migration between multiple WAN technologies. OEM customers can now design cost-optimised FWA gateways while significantly reducing deployment costs.

“Our collaboration with GCT strengthens MaxLinear’s commitment to delivering high-performance connectivity solutions that meet the rapidly evolving needs of service providers and end users,” said Puneet Sethi, SVP & GM of MaxLinear’s Network Infrastructure and Carrier Business Unit. “Together with GCT, we are bringing FWA and converged gateways that effectively meet service providers’ requirements in terms of cost, performance, WAN flexibility and connectivity migration.”

“Partnering with MaxLinear allows us to bring powerful, integrated 5G and LTE solutions to market more quickly and efficiently while addressing the growing demand for high-speed broadband and resilient multi-WAN connectivity that is an enabler for increasing AI data flow,” said John Schlaefer, CEO of GCT. “The FWA segment is an important growth area for GCT, complementing our expanding leadership in satellite communications, where GCT’s connectivity solutions consistently deliver exceptional value for customers.”