APX NEXT AN & BN

[rr60]

We now have a BN model. Dual sim, accepts T-Mobile with Starlink as LTE failover.

The second SIM can be ordered as inactive by the way.

Anyway, for me no more AN’s, and okay experts, does this signal anything about the future of the AN?

Thanks

 

[MTS2000des]

Being that the NEXT AN is still supported the future usually means 5 years of depot support once the cancellation bell sounds, so I am not worried.

 

[Project25_MASTR]

As stated, generally will provide 5 years (or more depending) of support. I think the N-Series is going to have larger revision numbers compared to previous generations due to how quickly the Android and cellular market changes.

 

[jeepsandradios]

The next was released in 2019...I'm not shocked we are at BN now..

 

[Spitfire8520]

The main change for the BN is that it supports 5G instead of only 4G.

It is my understanding that the plans for the cancellation of the AN was mentioned at Summit this year, and the reaction was surprisingly less than positive. They supposedly tabled their plans for now as a result. Still, I am not sure I would be enthusiastic with rolling out a model that the manufacturer would prefer to cancel.

It makes one wonder what their plans are for the 4G AN N70 that folks are just starting to deploy.

 

[Project25_MASTR]

The main change for the BN is that it supports 5G instead of only 4G.

It is my understanding that the plans for the cancellation of the AN was mentioned at Summit this year, and the reaction was surprisingly less than positive. They supposedly tabled their plans for now as a result. Still, I am not sure I would be enthusiastic with rolling out a model that the manufacturer would prefer to cancel.

It makes one wonder what their plans are for the 4G AN N70 that folks are just starting to deploy.

I just received a quote for BN NEXTs yesterday. The only thing 5G is really handy for in that platform (at this time) is firmware updates (since those are actually fairly large for the NEXT). Everything else LTE is fine but realistically I'd love to see full support of LTE-M (narrowband LTE) as I've seen some very interesting coverage improvements with LTE-M solutions.

 

[natedawg1604]

Have you tested the starlink fail over part on smart connect? How long does it typically take from going out of range of LMR, to inadequate cell signal, to starlink?

I'm also curious, when it's connected to starlink, does it frequently try to re-connect to a cell tower or LMR, or is the Starlink connectivity pretty consistent and seamless, until it finds an LMR signal again?

 

[rr60]

Have you tested the starlink fail over part on smart connect? How long does it typically take from going out of range of LMR, to inadequate cell signal, to starlink?

I'm also curious, when it's connected to starlink, does it frequently try to re-connect to a cell tower or LMR, or is the Starlink connectivity pretty consistent and seamless, until it finds an LMR signal again?

I have tested Starlink via WiFi, not BN SIM, worked fine, no excessive latency.