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1 4 WISPAMERICA 2021 I APRIL 26 - 29, 2021 www.bekabusinessmedia.com DAY 2 Baicells Announces Ability to Create Private LTE Network for Less Than $1,000 B aicells Technologies, a leading provider in LTE and 5G NR manufacturing, announced at WISPAMERICA 2021 the ability for WISPs to establish a private LTE network for under $1,000 utilizing its Nova 227 and cost-effective CPE options. “Baicells entered the North American market five years ago with the goal of democratizing LTE and making it more accessible for WISPs,” said Boun Senekham, Baicells vice president of sales. “At this WISPAMERICA, we are happy to announce that it is now possible for WISPs to set up their own private LTE networks for under $1,000 by utilizing our Nova 227, which is available for $599, and our low-cost CPE, which is available for under $100. We’ve been seeing the demand for wireless that was created by COVID and the need to have better internet connectivity everywhere. We’re answering that call by lowering the cost of entry and making it possible for anyone to utilize LTE and remain competitive in their market.” The Nova 227 is a 2x250mW LTE micropop solution ideal for connecting clusters of users on the network edge or small clusters of users such as RV parks. It can be used in close-range deployments and can be installed incredibly quickly due to its small size inte- grated antenna. “We’ve always been pushing the envelope when it comes to offering connectivity solu- tions for the wireless market,” said Minchul Ho, Baicells general manager of North America. “The price drop on the Nova 227 and our intro- duction of our low-cost CPE is challenging the long-held belief that LTE is too expensive for small WISPs to work with.” And it’s not just about dropping the price, said Ho. “As we’re making LTE more acces- sible, we’re also looking to the future and developing products that will lead operators down the path of 5G and increasing the speeds they will be able to provide their customers. Our new CAT15 CPE and 5G-ready products demonstrate this,” he continued. m Visit Baicells at WISPAMERICA 2021 booth #539 or at na.baicells.com. Vidgo Offers WISPAMERICA 2021 Truck Lease Special B eing a Vidgo Streaming Authorized Retailer comes with perks. WISP members that sign up to offer Vidgo through Mitotec before the end of April automatically qualify for its Executive Demo Truck Rental Program. Through the program, members can save up to 50 percent off GMC or Chevy truck leases, and the more subscribers added, the more WISPs can save. Little to no upfront money is needed, said Vidgo. Most security deposits are waived for most companies. The only upfront money is to pay for the transportation of the truck to its requested location. All trucks include leather, touch screen, and bed liner. • Level 1: 100 active monthly subscribers = 1 Truck Rental • Level 2: 500 active monthly subscribers = 2 Truck Rentals • Level 3: 1,000 active monthly subscribers = 3 Truck Rentals • Level 4: 2,500 active monthly subscribers = 4 Truck Rentals • Level 5: 5,000 active monthly subscribers = 5 Truck Rentals Vidgo and Mitotec have partnered to offer WISP members a bundled solution of internet and live streaming, including the best of live content with Vidgo from ESPN, Fox, Disney, NFL Network, Discovery, A&E, Viacom and all your premium content providers. Increase your ARPU per internet subscriber by $50 per month. There are no costs to join the Vidgo Mitotec program. You bill the customer, make recurring revenue, and create your own bundles. m Visit Vidgo at WISPAMERICA 2021 booth #531 or go to www.vidgo.com. WISPA Unveils Membership Referral Program A re you looking to earn money toward your annual WISPA membership dues? Now you can, thanks to the new WISPA WISE Referral Program. Through the program, members receive $100 off their annual dues for each new member that joins WISPA (not to exceed the amount of the current annual dues). The new member, meanwhile, will receive 10 percent off their first-year annual dues. The new WISPA WISE Referral Program is good until July 30, 2021, after which the referral drops to $50 per referral. m For more information, contact Jennifer Lisaius at jlisaius@wispa.org. ISP Supplies, Global Telecom Partner to Expand CBRS Solutions G lobal Telecom, a manufacturer of modules for IoT devices, announced a partnership with ISP Supplies, a national provider of networking equipment and services, to deliver citizens broadband radio service (CBRS) products that bridge the digital divide in all 50 states. The partnership will target underserved areas in education, work from home (WFH) and work from everywhere (WFX) entrepre - neurship, and Native American communities. The companies will offer a comprehensive one-stop solution, with an integrated manage- ment system, cutting-edge wireless devices with fast Cat 15 data throughput, and support for everything needed to build and maintain a long-lasting private LTE network, including equipment, power, service, and more. m Visit ISP Supplies at WISPAMERICA 2021 booth #329 or at www.ispsupplies.com.