Airspan Networks Enters 2026 with Strong Growth and Profitability

Wireless network solutions provider reports significant revenue growth, profitability, and backlog in 2025

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Airspan Networks Holdings LLC, a leading global provider of wireless network solutions, announced strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2025, including over 20% revenue growth, operating profitability, and a $70 million backlog entering 2026. The company expects 25-30% revenue growth in 2026 based on its backlog and current run-rate.

Why it matters

Airspan's performance highlights the growing demand for advanced wireless connectivity solutions, particularly 5G and Open RAN technologies, across mobile network operators, private networks, and critical communications sectors. The company's expansion and profitability also demonstrate its ability to successfully integrate strategic acquisitions and capitalize on industry trends.

The details

In 2025, Airspan completed two major acquisitions to add scale, capabilities, and market access, reorganizing around three business areas: In-Building Networks, Open RAN Networks, and Air-to-Ground. The company saw strong growth across all three segments, including over 20% bookings growth in the acquired in-building business, securing a $42.7 million NTIA grant to accelerate 5G Open RAN development, and enabling the commercial launch of the world's first 5G air-to-ground network.

  • Airspan delivered Q4 2025 revenue of $45 million and full year 2025 revenue of over $115 million.
  • Airspan entered 2026 with a strong backlog of $70 million.

The players

Airspan Networks Holdings LLC

A leading global provider of wireless network solutions, focused on delivering carrier-grade 5G and advanced wireless connectivity.

Glenn Laxdal

CEO of Airspan.

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What they’re saying

“We saw good momentum across all three businesses – In-Building, Open RAN, and Air-to-Ground - and delivered strong revenue growth and meaningful profitability.”

— Glenn Laxdal, CEO (businesswire.com)

What’s next

Based on the backlog and current revenue run-rate, the company expects revenue growth of 25% to 30% in 2026.

The takeaway

Airspan's strong financial performance and strategic acquisitions position the company as a leading US-based 5G and wireless connectivity provider, capitalizing on the growing demand for advanced network solutions across mobile operators, private networks, and critical communications sectors.