At the 2025 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, pureLiFi and Solace Power on Monday announced a new and innovative product: the LINXC Bridge System.
The goal of the LINXC Bridge is to enable fixed wireless access providers — including 5G home internet, other cellular broadband providers and satellite internet — to more quickly and easily deploy broadband service to customers.
Harnessing the power of Li-Fi technology, which uses light signals to transmit data, the LINXC Bridge promises low latency and the potential of speeds up to 5,000 megabits per second.
“The enthusiastic response from our collaborations with leading global telecom brands validates the transformative potential of the LINXC Bridge System,” said Alistair Banham, CEO of pureLiFi.
“This latest technology is poised to revolutionize the economics of FWA and broadband deployment worldwide, making high-speed connectivity more accessible, affordable and efficient for broadband suppliers, ultimately improving service and user satisfaction,” he said. “The market is clearly moving towards Li-Fi as it will solve connectivity challenges of today and tomorrow.”
Where is this technology available?
A spokesperson from pureLiFi tells CNET that the LINXC Bridge is still in its trial period. However, consumers in the US will be among the first to have access. The spokesperson shared that the system can help close the gap for the many fixed wireless carriers struggling to provide wireless internet connectivity to Americans.
“US carriers are running into problems having sufficient network capacity and LINXC Bridge can help them to solve that by moving the 5G modem outside,” the pureLiFi spokesperson said.
To that point, T-Mobile announced in December that over 1 million users are on the waiting list for 5G home internet service.
Many rural communities have minimal access to adequate internet connections. In areas where cellular internet connections are rising to help bridge the broadband gap for rural Americans, this Li-Fi solution can help address the network capacity issues among broadband providers.
What are the benefits of using this technology?
Li-Fi promises high speeds and lower latency than Wi-Fi, and the LINXC Bridge also touts other positives:
- A more straightforward and cost-effective installation process: This product aims to make the lives of broadband companies easier and to be a faster and less expensive option for customers. (More details on that in a bit.)
- Faster speeds and low latency: The LINXCW Bridge System can promise multi-gigabit speeds of up to 5Gbps. Overall, Li-Fi technology will feature a lower latency than Wi-Fi.
- Energy efficient: Li-Fi technology is powered by LED light bulbs.
- Increased security: Li-Fi technology is already used among organizations in the defense and government sectors.
Installing the LINXC Bridge system could be more cost-effective than installing cable or fiber internet. This wireless system operates as an outdoor CPE or a wireless networking device that can be easily installed outside the home, eliminating the need to drill holes or run cables through the walls.
Installation will also be quick and easy. The system uses Li-Fi communications and wireless power links through a window. The pureLiFi spokesperson told me that setup takes as little as five minutes.
It’s worth noting that Li-Fi technology isn’t without faults. One of the main criticisms is its limited range, which is probably why the technology is not yet mainstream. Li-Fi relies on light signals, so your connection will be confined to closed spaces.