Case Study: Microwave Satellite Technologies achieves reliable, high-performance backhaul with Ubiquiti airFiber

AirFiber Answers the Call for a High‑Performance Backhaul Solution

Microwave Satellite Technologies (MST), a PtP wireless carrier serving the New York metro under the NuVisions brand, faced the challenge of delivering reliable, carrier‑grade voice, data, and event Wi‑Fi to locations beyond the reach of wired providers—such as Maritime Parc, where previous service suffered dropped calls and slow data. MST selected Ubiquiti airFiber for high‑performance backhaul and Ubiquiti UniFi for event Wi‑Fi to meet fast provisioning and high‑uptime requirements.

MST implemented Ubiquiti airFiber links quickly (approximately one hour total installation, ~30 minutes per side, with radio alignment in under 15 minutes targeting ~‑53 dBm) and used UniFi APs to support event traffic (three APs for a 200‑seat event with ~100 simultaneous sessions). The airFiber link delivered clear voice and fast, reliable data, remained online through Hurricane Sandy except when remote power was lost, and MST is expanding additional Ubiquiti airFiber backhaul links—demonstrating measurable resilience, rapid deployment, and improved service performance.

Microwave Satellite Technologies

Ryan Schmid

Senior Network Engineer