NEC XON strengthens Africa wireless portfolio

Strategic Mimosa Networks distribution partnership across Africa

NEC XON has reinforced its position in the wireless connectivity market through a strategic distribution partnership with Mimosa Networks, enabling the delivery of high-performance fixed wireless access and backhaul solutions across Africa.

The partnership positions NEC XON as a key distributor and solutions provider for Mimosa’s carrier-grade wireless technology, supporting operators, service providers and enterprises that require rapid, scalable connectivity in environments where fibre deployment is limited, impractical or cost prohibitive.

Wally Beelders, Executive: Communication Solutions at NEC XON.​

“Mimosa has become a key part of our wireless strategy,” says Wally Beelders, Executive: Communication Solutions at NEC XON. “We now have the technology, the commercial model and the technical capability to deliver high-speed connectivity using unlicensed spectrum, both for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint applications across the continent.”

Addressing infrastructure gaps with wireless alternatives
Mimosa’s portfolio is designed to deliver fibre-like performance using advanced wireless technologies, including TDMA scheduling, MU-MIMO and beamforming. Operating in unlicensed 5 GHz and 6 GHz spectrum, the solutions enable rapid deployment with significantly reduced cost and complexity compared to traditional infrastructure.
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This approach is particularly relevant in markets where connectivity demand is growing but infrastructure rollout remains constrained. With deployment times measured in days rather than months, service providers can extend coverage quickly to underserved areas, multi-dwelling units and enterprise environments.

Jim Nevelle, SVP & General Manager at Mimosa

“Across the Middle East and Africa, operators are under pressure to expand broadband access efficiently,” says Jim Nevelle, SVP & General Manager at Mimosa. “Our technology enables partners like NEC XON to deliver reliable, high-capacity wireless networks that scale rapidly while maintaining strong price-to-performance advantages.”

Early traction across Sub-Saharan Africa
NEC XON has already begun deploying Mimosa solutions across multiple markets in Sub-Saharan Africa, with active customer engagements in South Africa, Namibia and Malawi, and ongoing proof-of-concept projects in Ethiopia and Lesotho.

The company expects to roll out between 2,000 and 5,000 devices over the next 12 months, reflecting growing demand for flexible wireless connectivity solutions that can complement or replace traditional fixed infrastructure.

Beyond initial deployments, the partnership is expected to play a key role in enabling broader connectivity initiatives, including rural broadband expansion, enterprise connectivity and the restoration of connectivity in regions where network infrastructure has been affected by environmental or logistical challenges.

“As connectivity needs evolve, wireless is no longer a stopgap - it is a key access technology,” Beelders adds. “Our focus is on delivering solutions that are fast to deploy, reliable in performance and commercially viable for operators across Africa.”

About NEC XON
NEC XON is a leading African integrator of ICT solutions and part of NEC, a Japanese global company. The holding company has operated in Africa since 1963 and delivers communications, energy, safety, security, and digital solutions. It co-creates social value through innovation to help overcome serious societal challenges. The organisation operates in 54 African countries and has a footprint in 16 of them. Regional headquarters are located in South, East, and West Africa. NEC XON is a level 1-certified broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) business. Discover more at www.nec.africa.

About Mimosa Networks
Mimosa Networks, a wholly owned subsidiary of Radisys (Reliance Jio Platforms), is a leader in next-generation fixed wireless broadband solutions, delivering fiber-fast speeds at a fraction of the cost. Mimosa’s robust, carrier-grade radios are deployed by service providers worldwide to connect communities, businesses, and homes—bridging the digital divide with reliable and cost-effective solutions.
Mimosa® is a registered trademark of Mimosa Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Radisys ® is a registered trademark of Radisys Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved.

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