Intracom Telecom Launched GX80 E-band Radio Globally
The GX80 UltraLink provides 15 Gbps data transport capacity using high-frequency millimeter-wave bands.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Telecommunications
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Intracom Telecom has expanded the global availability of its GX80 Advanced UltraLink E-band radio following an initial release in the United States. The system is designed to provide 15 Gbps full-duplex data transport for high-capacity wireless backhaul.
Why it matters
The GX80 addresses the growing demand for high-throughput wireless connections by utilizing millimeter-wave spectrum. By enabling multi-gigabit speeds in a single configuration, it simplifies the architecture required for dense network environments.
The GX80 operates within the 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz frequency bands, utilizing a single 2,000 MHz channel in its US configuration. It achieves its 15 Gbps throughput in a 1+0 setup, relying on enhanced system gain to maintain performance over longer link ranges.
The players
Intracom Telecom
An international telecommunications vendor specializing in wireless transmission, broadband access, and software-defined networking solutions.
The details
The system achieves its high-throughput performance through the use of E-band radio, a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that supports wide channels for high data rates. By utilizing a 1+0 configuration—a single transmitter-receiver pair—the device minimizes architectural complexity compared to multi-radio bonding setups. Integrated software tools assist engineers by automating troubleshooting and link optimization, reducing the maintenance burden in difficult-to-reach deployment sites.
Timeline
Intracom released the GX80 radio in the United States in February 2026.
Global availability for the GX80 was confirmed on September 30, 2026.
The Tech Race
This release follows a broader industry effort to squeeze more capacity out of the E-band spectrum to support next-generation cellular backhaul. It competes with existing high-frequency radio products by focusing on high-gain performance in a single-channel configuration.
Network operators can utilize this hardware to upgrade backhaul capacity without the need for complex, multi-unit hardware stacks. Deployment depends on the availability of local frequency licensing in the 71-86 GHz range and existing infrastructure support for high-throughput microwave links.
The takeaway
The GX80 marks a shift toward higher-efficiency utilization of millimeter-wave spectrum in global telecommunications infrastructure. Stakeholders should monitor future link-range performance reports to see if the device maintains signal stability at 15 Gbps in diverse weather conditions.
Further reading
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