Wireless carrier T-Mobile is working with distributors Ingram Micro and TD SYNNEX to make it more affordable for businesses to experience the benefits of 5G. The potential performance and increased security advantages of 5G are well-established, but the upfront hardware costs can be a significant barrier to entry for many businesses, said T-Mobile. In turn, the wireless provider has introduced Partner Plus, a new channel subsidy program that can make it more cost effective for businesses to experience the benefits of 5G laptops and 5G business internet. Specifically, the program subsidizes the cost of T-Mobile certified 5G laptops and enterprise-grade 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) equipment from Cradlepoint, part of Ericsson. For 5G laptops, T-Mobile provides a subsidy credit of up to $400 and subsequent business savings per laptop, for many popular network certified 5G laptop brands. Businesses can get enhanced security with the option to add T-Mobile Secure Access Service Edge, the first SIM-based SASE solution that uses International Mobile Subscriber Identity and International Mobile Equipment Identity for clientless authentication. For T-Mobile Business Internet, T-Mobile provides a subsidy credit of up to $700 on eligible certified 5G Cradlepoint routers and adapters. Cradlepoint provides up to two additional years of NetCloud Manager at no cost with the purchase of an eligible 5G Cradlepoint router or adapter (up to $900 value). “5G is delivering enhanced security, improved productivity, operational efficiencies and lower total cost of ownership,” said George Fischer, senior vice president of sales, T-Mobile Business Group. “Our mission is to enable businesses to accelerate the realization of the many benefits of 5G. We are bringing together industryleading partners to provide added value and make the advantages of 5G more accessible to all organizations.” Telesystem, a provider of cybersecurity, networking and communication solutions, announced an agreement with Viasat that will enable it to provide access to highquality, reliable satellite broadband internet as part of its managed services portfolio. The strategic move represents a significant step forward not only in expanding access to highspeed connectivity but will increase the available options for redundancy at mission critical customer locations, bridging the gap for customers in areas where traditional broadband options may be limited or unavailable, said the company. The Viasat service is particularly beneficial for customers in remote areas or campuses with distant buildings, extending high-speed connectivity options to those with limited carrier choices. The collaboration with Viasat facilitates joint marketing, implementation, and provides ongoing support for these innovative services, helping create a seamless experience for customers. “Working with Viasat for added broadband coverage is a tremendous fit for Telesystem as the market continues to demand redundancy outside of the traditional wireline telco offerings,” said Telesystem’s chief revenue officer, Bruce Wirt. “Our relationship with Viasat began in 2021 when Telesystem was selected as their co-location partner, housing the satellite provider’s midwestern point-of-presence at Telesystem’s data center facility in Northwest Ohio. We are excited about this expansion of the relationship; I believe it will add tremendous value for both organizations.” AireSpring has been officially recognized by SpaceX’s Starlink as an Authorized Reseller, enabling AireSpring to provide Starlink highspeed business internet globally. Starlink’s expanding network of more than 6,000 low earth orbit (LEO) satellites enhances AireSpring’s global connectivity reach, delivering reliable, highspeed business-grade internet services to areas previously underserved by local fiber or broadband access options. According to the company, AireSpring adds value by integrating Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet with its proprietary AIreCONTROL IT Service Management platform. This platform provides 360-degree visibility and control, unifying all customer Starlink nodes into a single-pane view of the network alongside AireSpring’s full suite of connectivity solutions and managed services including SD-WAN, SASE, security, firewalls, networking equipment, 5G/LTE, field services, logistics, and UCaaS. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Starlink and offer this extremely popular and highly regarded internet connectivity solution to our customers,” said AireSpring CEO Avi Lonstein. “The combination of Starlink’s cuttingedge technology with AireSpring’s AIreCONTROL ITSM platform and complete management suite allows our customers to get the full benefit of Starlink as a fully managed service.” AireSpring Becomes Authorized Starlink Reseller T-Mobile Teams with Ingram Micro, TD SYNNEX on Channel Subsidy Program Telesystem Collaborates with Viasat to Offer Satellite Broadband 51 JULY - AUGUST 2024 | CHANNELVISION
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