www.bekabusinessmedia.com WWW.WISPA.ORG 1 We adapt to fast-changing technology by customizing financing solutions to meet your unique business needs. Wireless Infrastructure financing has never been easier with us! RitaliaFunding.com App/Corp Only Financing: Up to $500,000 All-Inclusive Financing: From CPE to Fiber, we can cover it all. Fast Approval: Expect a response within 24 hours. Flexible Terms: Options ranging from 12 to 60 months. Why Ritalia Funding? VISIT OUR WEBSITE @ritaliafunding DAY 1 DAY 2 In February the FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology cleared seven automated frequency coordination (AFC) systems to operate in the new 6 GHz spectrum band through its unlicensed spectrum rules. The approvals included systems from Qualcomm, Comsearch, Broadcom, Federated Wireless, Wi-Fi Alliance, Sony and the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA). The FCC’s announcement came after several years of rigorous lab testing and public trials. Back in 2020, the FCC opened 1,200 MHz of 6 GHz spectrum to meet rising demand for internet access, including 850 MHz of automated frequency coordinated spectrum standard power for outdoor use. The spectrum sits adjacent to the 5 GHz band that WISPS leverage to deliver broadband to consumers. On one hand, the 6 GHz band is an ideal fit for wireless broadband. But as WISPA vice president of spectrum and industry Richard Bernhardt explained, the space is heavily occupied by broadcasters, commercial ISPs for non-retail, point-to-point “backhaul” services and energy companies. “Broadband carried by spectrum represents a tremendously reliable, robust and cost-effective way to deliver internet access, especially in hard to reach and serve rural, under-resourced and Tribal areas of the country,” Bernhardt said. “But spectrum is finite, and there is little greenfield spectrum available to meet growing demand. Consequently, spectrum must be shared between many uses and users.” (Continued on page 8) ‘Boon to Rural Broadband:’ WISPA Applauds FCC Approval of AFC Coordinators
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4 WISPAMERICA I MARCH 4 - 7, 2024 www.bekabusinessmedia.com DAY 1 Regulatory Solutions, Inc. (RSI) recently announced two enhancements to SignalQual, a high-performance RF propagation tool for network planning, management and documentation. SignalQual now includes 3D building elevations and footprint data at two-foot resolution, along with 10-meter clutter data for improved accuracy compared to standard 30-meter clutter datasets. RSI also uses manufacturerspecific antenna pattern files for pointto-point path studies. Unlike LIDAR-based applications, which can only identify a serviceable address when there is a clear line of sight, SignalQual considers the surrounding terrain and clutter — including type and height — in the propagation path. The result is a powerful tool that provides instant access to location-specific service availability data, eliminating the need for callbacks and technicians. What’s more, RSI uses comprehensive address data from the BDC Fabric to ensure that every address is vetted and RF-qualified for the most reliable service predictions. “Thanks to the public funding for the BDC Fabric data, we’re now capable of offering this industry-leading tool with built-in addressing functions matching the BDC Fabric to your current billing system,” said RSI president Brian Webster. “We’re excited to see how it will help our clients improve their operations and provide better services to the end-users.” SignalQual ultimately streamlines WISP operations, elevates the customer experience and optimizes service delivery. “The sales process becomes considerably more efficient with our tool,” added Webster. “We’re talking about allowing WISPs to close sales during the first customer call. Our high-resolution data lets you know if you can service a specific address and at what speeds.” SignalQual also leverages SelfQual, which is RSI’s self-qualification tool. This feature enables potential customers to verify service availability quickly and easily by entering their address or pinpointing their location on a map. SelfQual saves time and improves the customer experience through self-service. Of note, RSI customers benefit from competitive pricing. SignalQual is free for customers who use RSI’s services to file FCC broadband Data Collection (FCC) reports. “We understand the financial conservativeness and technical adeptness of WISP owners,” Webster concluded. “Our tool is designed to deliver high value and robust data at a reasonable price point, supporting WISPs to maximize their operational efficiency while minimizing costs.” J RSI Releases Key Updates for SignalQual RemoteWinBox Unveils CompassWiFi Package for Managing Home Networks Admiral Platform (RemoteWinBox), a software provider for centralized MikroTik management, released its new-look managed WiFi web app. Dubbed “CompassWiFi,” this full suite of home network management tools offers streamlined, full control and visibility into the home network platform. Subscribers can create schedules, assign devices and establish parental controls over home internet use. Devices can also be rate-limited to avoid bandwidth hogging, and subscribers can run speed tests to assess network performance. The tool allows customers to perform troubleshooting, adjust settings and personally handle other management functions. The streamlined CompassWiFi home network tool offers, according to Admiral Platform, up to 30 percent savings in customer support cost. J Visit Admiral Platform (RemoteWinBox) at WISPAMERICA booth #336.
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DAY 1 8 WISPAMERICA I MARCH 4 - 7, 2024 www.bekabusinessmedia.com Clearfield’s SeeChange Helps Operators Speed Fiber Deployments as FTTx, 5G Networks Ramp AFC coordination, Bernhardt said, guarantees that incumbent operations in the band remain free from harmful interference. The new system will automatically determine how much power a device can use in real-time, using a centralized database that provides data on local operators and available channels. “Technological systems like the AFC make shared use possible and unleash its potential for broader consumer availability,” Bernhardt continued. “Importantly, systems like the AFC represent a primary way in which greater commercial use can be derived from limited spectrum resources.” According to Bernhardt, several important milestones remain before companies can offer 6 GHz services directly to homes and businesses. However, Bernhardt believes the imminent availability will provide more fuel and space for innovators to meet growing demand and foster the next generation of innovative connectivity and services for wireless consumers. “WISPA expects that this newly expanded marketplace will bring unimagined internet capacity quickly, flexibly and cost-effectively to places once thought ‘off the map,’” Bernhardt said. “This will enable connection of more Americans to life-bettering broadband. Moreover, it will prove essential in helping private and public funding go further in the quest to eradicate the digital divide. WISPA applauds this work, and eagerly looks forward to completing the task of opening-up the 6 GHz band for broader use.” FCC chief engineer Ron Repasi called the new AFC system a major milestone for the widespread deployment of unlicensed operations in the 6 GHz spectrum, as well as the wider unlicensed ecosystem. “6 GHz standard power and fixed client device deployments under AFC control will expand access to new technology, applications and services,” Repasi stated. “This is an exciting time for the industry, and for American consumers and business.” J (Continued from page 1) WISPA VP of spectrum and industry Richard Bernhardt Community broadband fiber connectivity provider Clearfield announced the SeeChange terminal and hardened connector system. The small, craft-friendly, carrier-grade access terminal is designed for fiber network deployments that require a plug-and-play approach. Purpose-built as a commercial offthe-shelf option for community broadband and 5G network operators looking to overcome supply chain constraints and technician shortages, this terminal and hardened connector system offers a pre-packaged solution that requires minimal training in any deployment scenario. It is also tested to withstand extreme environments. “I could author a book on fixed wireless technologies, but I know nothing about fiber,” said Telespan owner Rob Walker. “By teaming up with Clearfield and its new SeeChange platform, I can deliver a state-of-the-art fiber-tothe-home network to over 200 homes in Lubbock, T.X., using plug-and playcomponents with only my two wireless techs. Anyone wanting an easy-tounderstand and easy-to-install fiber network should consider the Clearfield SeeChange platform.” SeeChange’s hardened fiber assemblies are available with either a multi-fiber MPO connector or a singlefiber SC APC connector. An integrated rear shell provides the feature that engages and fully seals a connection to the SeeChange Terminal. The connection is ideal for harsh OSP environments and is rated for below- or above-grade installations, including aerial installations on strands. An MPO input port allows for four subscriber drop ports as well as an MPO Express output port that feeds downstream terminals, enabling the operator to push fiber deeper in the neighborhood. The compact size can be deployed in a variety of locations including pedestal, vault, flowerpot, pole-mounted, smartpole or strand mounted options. “Over the next decade, fiber networks will go further than they have ever gone before, connecting people and places previously unreachable based on economics and technology,” said Johnny Hill, COO, Clearfield. “Operators need solutions that speed time to market, reduce cost of deployment, and can be deployed with minimal training. SeeChange ensures that our customers can address these needs quickly and cost effectively, with a simplified solution that withstands the harshest environmental challenges.” SeeChange works alongside Clearfield’s other terminal products designed so that engineers can deliver fiber services in support of any size fiberto-the-home (FTTH), fiber-to-the-business (FTTB) or 5G network, with minimal training needed for installation and service activation. Both hardened connector styles are easily secured into open terminal ports and cleaned and inspected using a special optical probe tip, making it a complete solution for quick installations using entry level technicians. J Visit Clearfield at WISPAMERICA booth #136.
DAY 1 10 WISPAMERICA I MARCH 4 - 7, 2024 www.bekabusinessmedia.com FiberLight, a fiber infrastructure provider with over 20 years’ experience in designing, building and operating mission-critical, highbandwidth networks, issued a $20 million investment toward a 100-mile fiber optic infrastructure project along State Highway 130, near Austin, Texas. The investment, which occurs in collaboration with the Autonomy Institute, is designed to create the region’s first intelligent infrastructure economic zone. Delivering bandwidth to fast-growing areas adjacent to the highway is expected to help transform it into a fully autonomous corridor. As part of the project, FiberLight is providing highspeed 10GB and 100GB connectivity to the public infrastructure network nodes (PINNs), which span approximately 92 miles of SH 130 to support the development, installation and software needed to manage autonomous systems. As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Autonomy Institute comprises a public-private partnership with members including organizations such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise, NVIDIA, Supermicro, Raytheon, Cisco, Terrascale, Syndeo Cities, Arnouse Digital Devices, Compass Datacenters, Ericsson, Resilient, Truweather Solutions and Above Robotics. This collective expertise in software, hardware and advanced systems and infrastructure contributes to a shared mission to accelerate a “path to commerce and productivity” for intelligent and autonomous systems. “FiberLight is very excited to be a member of the Autonomy Institute and involved in the deployment of this autonomous systems project,” said Bill Major, CEO of FiberLight. “To realize the goal for safe and reliable use of automated vehicles, fiber optic placement – delivered by PINNS – is critical. For this project, our fiber infrastructure will deliver 10GB and 100GB connectivity of capacity or more to each of the more than 240 PINNs, situated every 2,000 feet, across State Highway 130, and provide a resilient solution that will drive economic expansion and job growth for the region.” “SH130 is the modern-day equivalent of Route 66, supporting dozens of communities, and enabling 21st-century solutions,” said Jeffrey DeCoux, Chairman and Autonomy Fellow at the Autonomy Institute. “Intelligent Infrastructure touches the dayto-day life of each of our citizens and is crucial to competitiveness and prosperity. FiberLight has helped deploy critical digital infrastructure statewide, and their expertise will build a stronger and more connected Texas.” The SH 130 project advances the concept of connected smart cities, which is also being pursued by notable projects in Michigan, Colorado, North Carolina, New York City and Italy. When complete, the FiberLight network will support autonomous mobility districts, public safety and response, as well as distributed work centers. The advanced spatial computing capabilities from the endeavor will support autonomous cars, trucks and drones as well as advanced AR/VR and other edge computing applications. J Visit Fiberlight at WISPAMERICA booth #143. FiberLight Invests $20M Toward Intelligent Infrastructure to Support Autonomous Systems Over the years, Sandy Beaches has consistently recommended IPpay to clients, cementing IPpay’s status as a trusted partner renowned for its reliability and effectiveness in payment processing. This recommendation is rooted in IPpay’s ability to handle card not present (CNP) transactions, a critical element for subscriber billing in telecommunications. Through tokenization of card information, IPpay ensures enhanced security and compliance with PCI standards, seamlessly integrated within Sandy Beaches’ IntegriBill billing and customer service platform. Where the industry once oscillated between high-cost provider offerings low-cost alternatives lacking essential services, Sandy Beaches Software has guided its clients towards IPpay. This strategic direction has provided telecom providers with a balanced solution that offers both competitive rates and a rich feature set, tailored to their specific needs. “Our collaboration with IPpay over the years has been a cornerstone of our CNP features within IntegriBill, with 60 percent of IntegriBill users leveraging IPpay’s services,” said Jeff Lytle, president of Sandy Beaches Software. “This figure is even more impressive among new clients in the past two years, with approximately 90 percent choosing IPpay for their payment processing needs. The enduring success of this partnership is a testament to our shared commitment to innovation and customer service.” In conjunction with the celebration of this partnership, IPpay is introducing its FraudDeflect product suite at WISPAmerica, including the Visa Compelling Evidence 3.0 (CE3.0) tool. This suite represents the latest advancement in combating chargebacks and fraud, providing merchants with a robust arsenal to protect their revenues and maintain strong customer relationships. J Visit Sandy Beaches and IPpay, respectively, at WISPAMERICA booth #616 and #111. Sandy Beaches Software, IPpay Celebrate Strategic Partnership at WISPAMERICA
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DAY 1 12 WISPAMERICA I MARCH 4 - 7, 2024 www.bekabusinessmedia.com The Commpliance Group – an affiliated consulting arm of Marashlian & Donahue and The CommLaw Group, as well as a provider of outsourced compliance solutions for the telecommunications industry – announced the addition of industry veteran Tom Forte to its compliance management team. Forte has decades of experience in the telecom compliance arena, bringing knowledge and a track record of success that will be instrumental in guiding The Commpliance Group’s strategic direction and enhancing its service offerings. He will focus on supporting the federal regulatory compliance team and leveraging the AccuCompliance intelligent compliance management platform. The Commpliance Group offers comprehensive compliance solutions tailored to the unique needs of telecommunications companies. By leveraging a specialized approach that combines industry expertise with innovative technology, The Commpliance Group has helped countless clients navigate the complex landscape of regulatory obligations, ensuring they remain compliant with federal and state regulations. Forte arrives from Inteserra (formerly Technologies Management), bringing with him expertise spanning regulatory and compliance issues with a focus on developing strategic solutions that align regulatory requirements with business objectives. He will oversee the FCC compliance services, enhancing operational efficiencies and expanding the firm’s footprint in the telecom sector. “We are excited to welcome Tom Forte to our team,” said Erin Gumm, CEO, The Commpliance Group. “Tom’s extensive experience and deep understanding of the telecommunications industry’s regulatory challenges make him an invaluable addition to our company. His leadership will be pivotal as we continue to innovate and provide our clients with the outstanding service they have come to expect from us.” With Forte on board, The Commpliance Group sees itself as poised for further growth and continued success in helping telecommunications companies effectively manage their compliance challenges. His strategic insight and extensive industry experience should bolster The Commpliance Group’s position as a leader in outsourced telecom compliance solutions. J Commpliance Group Adds Industry Veteran Tom Forte to Management Team You deserve better. Just because. You’ve worked hard, met all the challenges and have built a successful ISP. To grow your business to the next level you deserve better and more cost-effective solutions. The BillMax billing and customer care platform provides fully customizable enterprise level components for billing and customer service management. Build a better business; own your destiny. Learn how at BillMax.com. BOOTH 600
DAY 1 WWW.WISPA.ORG 13 www.bekabusinessmedia.com Nokia and Dell Technologies extended their existing strategic alliance to foster improved development of open-network architectures within the telecom industry, as well as to enhance private 5G applications for business entities. Each company is poised to contribute specialized knowledge to this collaboration, including Nokia expertise in private wireless connectivity solutions and Dell’s specialization in robust infrastructure solutions. As part of the alliance, Nokia will appoint Dell as its infrastructure partner of choice for its existing AirFrame customer base. Nokia AirFrame is a data center solution designed to accommodate cloud-native and virtualized software workloads. Conversely, Dell will position the Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (NDAC) as the ideal private wireless platform for its enterprise clientele, aiming to integrate it with Dell’s own NativeEdge edge operations software platform. Both companies will also maintain their cooperative efforts in application and platform testing, alongside managing their respective lifecycles. Nokia’s Chief Strategy and Technology Officer, Nishant Batra, spoke on the partnership, emphasizing its expected impact. According to Batra, this collaboration will not only enhance flexibility for both Nokia and Dell but will also more effectively meet the evolving needs of customers. Batra underscored that the shared venture would cater to the future requirements of customers facing growing network demand, and provide solutions to help CSPs more easily evolve networks into cloud-based infrastructure. Dennis Hoffman, the SVP and GM of Dell Technologies’ telecom systems business, voiced his anticipation for the collaboration, noting that Dell’s experience in digital transformation and readiness to support Nokia customers in their network cloud transformation journeys using the compute platform. J Visit Nokia at WISPAMERICA booth #130. Nokia, Dell Extend Partnership to Enhance Network Cloud Capabilities
14 WISPAMERICA I MARCH 4 - 7, 2024 www.bekabusinessmedia.com DAY 1 Crown Castle confirmed that Boots Capital Management, which is led by Crown Castle co-founder Ted Miller, has nominated four candidates to stand for election to Crown Castle’s board of directors at its annual meeting of shareholders. Miller resigned as CEO and director in 2001 and 2002, respectively. After careful consideration of Miller and his nominees, including interviews by members of the Crown Castle board, it was unanimously voted not to recommend anyone from the Boots Capital slate for election. The Crown Castle board and management team noted that they are confident in the actions the company is taking to remain well positioned for longterm success and shareholder value creation. In particular, during the last two months the company has made significant strides forward toward creating a stronger and more valuable Crown Castle, including: • Initiating a comprehensive strategic and operating review of the fiber business, the formation of a fiber review committee and the appointment of Paul, Weiss, Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities and leading industry consultants to advise on the fiber review process. • Appointing three new independent directors, resulting in seven of the 12 directors being appointed to the Board since 2020. Crown Castle’s three recent board member additions include Sunit Patel, the former CFO of Level-3 and former EVP of T-Mobile; Jason Genrich, a shareholder representative from one of the company’s largest investors, Elliott Investment Management and Bradley Singer, the former CFO of American Tower and former COO and an investment partner at ValueAct Capital. • Naming Tony Melone as interim CEO following the retirement of former CEO, Jay Brown, and forming a CEO search committee, which has hired a leading executive search firm to help identify the next CEO of Crown Castle. The Crown Castle board and management team value constructive dialogue with shareholders and regularly engage with an open mind to better understand their perspectives on the company’s strategy, performance and business objectives. Accordingly, members of the board and management team have engaged in multiple discussions with Miller since late last year, including providing he and his director candidates and advisors the opportunity to make a presentation to the board. Crown Castle Provides Update on Efforts to Enhance Shareholder Value (Continued on page 17)
DAY 1 WWW.WISPA.ORG 15 www.bekabusinessmedia.com Calix announced new enhancements to the Calix Broadband Platform for further enabling broadband service providers (BSPs) to streamline operations and run more efficient broadband businesses. The Calix Platform – which includes Calix Cloud, Intelligent Access and Unlimited Subscriber – allows BSPs to enhance and strengthen operations, lower expenses and run greener networks. With the updates to the endto-end broadband platform, BSPs of virtually any size can improve network health, leverage real-time outage notifications and enhance connectivity to Calix SmartLife managed services, all while maintaining efficient, green networks with double-density PON technology. The latest updates to the Calix Platform now allow BSPs to become more operationally efficient and streamline connectivity within the communities they serve. This includes improved operations with network health insight and real-time outage notifications; enhanced connectivity and control for SmartLife managed services; and reduced TCO that includes long-term power consumption with double-density PON technology for intelligent access. “Every quarter we introduce new advancements for our platform so we can continue enabling BSPs to build stronger networks and improve the delivery of managed services,” said Shane Eleniak, Calix CPO. “This is making them more competitive, lowering operational costs and energy consumption, and redefining the subscriber experience. Improvements to Calix Cloud give BSPs better visibility into the network before they act – reducing avoidable disruptions and enabling the adoption of a proactive mindset. Because of these innovations on the Calix Platform, small teams are unlocking new levels of productivity that were once impossible to achieve.” J Visit Calix at WISPAMERICA booth #217. Calix Unveils Cloud, Network Advancements for the Broadband Platform The board will present its formal recommendation regarding election of directors to the company’s board in its definitive proxy statement, to be filed with the SEC and mailed to all shareholders eligible to vote at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 22, 2024. J Visit Crown Castle at WISPAMERICA booth #319. (Continued from page 16)
16 WISPAMERICA I MARCH 4 - 7, 2024 www.bekabusinessmedia.com DAY 1 Deliver up to Gigabit Services into each living unit over the in-building Telco or Coax wiring at a 75% saving. Positron Access Solutions Corp. 5101 Buchan Street, Montreal, QC H4P2R9 Canada - 888-577-5254 ext 2 www.positronaccess.com An MDU can be upgraded in days with no disruption. Grandstream, which offers UC and networking solutions, rolled out two new 48-port, layer 3 network switches. The GWN7816 and GWN7816P managed network switches are designed to allow enterprises and medium-to-large businesses to build scalable, secure and smart business networks that are fully manageable. By providing security protection, network control, flexible management options and enhanced reliability, including stacking support and a hot-swappable power supply module, the GWN7816 and GWN7816P are designed for highperformance business deployments. The GWN7816 and GWN7816P join the GWN7810 series of layer 3 managed network switches, which includes seven model options. This encompasses four models for smart, dynamic PoE output, while offering 8/16/24/48GB ports and 2/4/6GB SFP+ ports. The GWN7810 series also supports advanced VLAN for flexible and sophisticated traffic segmentation, advanced QoS for prioritizing network traffic, IGMP snooping for network performance optimization and security capabilities. The PoE models, including the GWN7816P, provide smart dynamic PoE output to power IP phones, IP cameras, Wi-Fi APs and other PoE endpoints. In particular, the GWN7816 and GWN7816 provide enhanced features for extending: • Enhanced reliability via fault detection, device protection, dual boot-up, dual system file redundancy, link aggregation and storm control. ª Green energy efficiency, with intelligent control of the integrated fan adjusts fan speeds based on environmental temperatures and provides precise temperature control and energy savings. • Support for up to 216 Gbps switching capacity. • Stacking for managing up to 16 switches in one interface, while creating redundant backup between devices. • Hot-swappable power supply module for uninterrupted operation and Grandstream Releases 48-Port, Layer 3 Network Switches (Continued on page 17)
WWW.WISPA.ORG 17 www.bekabusinessmedia.com DAY 1 Booth 420 (Continued from page 16) Intracom Telecom Demonstrates New Dual- and E-Band Offerings to Extend Communications protection against device power supply failure. Other notable features include: 48 GbE ports and 6 GB SFP+ ports; 48 PoE ports with up to 60W per port (ports 1-8) or 30W per port (ports 9-48), plus smart power control to support dynamic PoE/PoE+ power allocations per port (GWN7816P); support for IPv6 and IPv4 deployments; ARP inspection, IP Source Guard, DoS protections, port security and DHCP snooping security features; multiple management options; built-in QoS for network traffic prioritization and compatibility with all brands and devices. The GWN7816 and GWN7816P are available now for purchase through Grandstream’s worldwide distribution channels. J Visit Grandstream at WISPAMERICA booth #207. Intracom Telecom introduced its new UltraLink-GX80, 80GHz e-band system and high-performance IP/MPLS radio. The UltraLinkGX80 system, in particular, integrates with OmniBAS-BX, 18 GHz microwave radios. These operate on two frequency bands, providing a deployment that promises uninterrupted communications across virtually any environment. The release offers 10 Gbps speeds that surpass traditional, standalone microwave throughput and offer extended range, higher availability and cost savings. Per Intracom, this includes saving 50 percent on tower space, 30 percent on logistics and 50 percent on installation. Additionally, Intracom’s UltraLinkGX80, high-performance IP/MPLS radio is designed to cut traditional fiber limitations by allowing customers to embrace more costeffective 10 Gbps links. Operating seamlessly in Dual Band configuration, it extends ranges up to nine miles. This allows users to further extend their network with 10 Gbps capacity, virtually everywhere. J Visit Intracom Telecom at WISPAMERICA booth #125.
DAY 1 18 WISPAMERICA I MARCH 4 - 7, 2024 www.bekabusinessmedia.com Baicells Technologies – a global provider of turnkey 4G LTE and 5G NR solutions for operators and the enterprise – launched its Fusion RAN platform. The software offers a scalable, flexible RAN solution that allows service providers to offer multiple wireless services (2G, 4G and 5G) from a single networking platform. Fusion RAN delivers on the Baicells mission to connect more with less. The economical, distributed open platform allows operators to introduce and transition network services from one generation to another without major disruption to the network or requiring new investments for each upgrade. Fusion RAN hardware elements that are deployed to deliver one type of service can also later be repurposed to deliver a new generation of service. This translates to ROI for the service provider. The basic network elements of the Fusion RAN platform consist of a single high-performance base band unit (BBU) that can support up to 18 remote radio units (RRU) via multi-gigabit fiber. Each RRU, which can be located at considerable distances from the BBU, is software provision-able to support a specific air interface type: 2G, 4G or 5G. These RRU types can be mixed to best meet the local service requirements of the community and businesses the operator is serving. As the various local network endpoints evolve and upgrade to support new service types over time, the RRU elements can then be repurposed to support new services, streamlining the transition for the operator to achieve faster time-to-service and time-to-revenue. The platform will support GSM, LTE and NR bands for deployment in a variety of local markets. Initially the use case will be for outdoor deployments for mobility or fixed wireless, but indoor eNB and gNB can also be supported. This type of configuration allows for a centralized BBU located in a metro area that can offer a mix of wireless services across both outdoor and indoor environments, for the carrier. Despite regular headlines on the latest in 5G deployments, many regional markets still rely heavily on earlier generation of wireless services as their critical lifeline. As a result, service providers continue to balance the need for network upgrades to the next “G” against the need to continue offering legacy wireless services that many of their subscribers still expect. Fusion RAN provides an attractive technical and economical solution to managing this transition and, on the carrier’s, own schedule. “Being a global organization, Baicells must provide networking platforms that meet a variety of market requirements while still providing an attractive ROI,” said Lixin Sun, chairman and CEO, Baicells. “Our ability to offer a highly flexible and scalable solution with 2G, 4G, and even 5G, is very attractive for all kinds of service providers. Early interest in this platform has been extremely positive for us.” Baicells has already secured first trial and contract commitments with operators in Africa; general availability is planned for Q3 2024. J Visit Baicells at WISPAMERICA booth #602. Baicells Unveils Fusion RAN Network Platform for Mobile Operators, Service Providers Marketbroadband.com Announces Online Tool for Creating Broadband Facts Labels Marketbroadband.com is showcasing its new online tool for ISPs that need to generate FCC required Broadband Facts Labels. Starting in April, large ISPs are required to show consumers a standardized “broadband facts label” similar to Nutrition Labels that are required on packaged food products. In October, all ISPs will be required to provide these same labels. With variations in service offerings, even small ISPs could find they need 50 or more label iterations to cover all possible configurations, said Marketbroadband.com. “Marketing staff will most likely be charged with creating the labels for either print or online use,” said Ken Janc, president of Lorex, the company behind Marketbroadband.com. “We’ve been told by ISPs that an easy-to-use tool that allows them to customize the label template directly and download it in a .jpg file format will be a real time and money saver.” ISPs start with the FCC suggested label format and quickly customize it for each service plan. The .jpg file format may be downloaded and handed off to either the website administrators for online placement or to graphic designers for any printed material. “Using this tool will prevent a lot of inevitable back and forth with a graphic designer,” added Janc. “Marketing staff can create dozens of the labels in minutes.” While the Broadband Facts Labels are not technically required in mass media, ISPs should consider testing its use and the impact on response rates. In many cases, response and conversion rates may be higher when consumers can easily see what they are being offered and like what they see. The online tools have been released to select users and will be in full release on the Marketbroadband.com authorized ISP portal at Marketbroadband.LorexExpress.com on March 15. MarketBroadband.com specializes in providing turnkey marketing programs for wireless and fiber/wireline Internet service providers. J Visit MarketBroadband.com at WISPAMERICA booth #508.
Enabling wireless broadband services for consumers, industries and enterprises Nokia has a wide selection of capacity and coverage solutions to meet the specific needs of each customer: • High-capacity deployments including the roll-out of 5G services on CBRS band • Compact outdoor small-cell solutions for dense urban centers and the busiest hot spots • Highly scalable solutions for optimal indoor coverage • Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solutions for homes and businesses to accelerate the ROI of your 5G network At WISPAmerica, we will be showcasing the innovative solutions in our energy-efficient AirScale Radio Access portfolio and the FastMile FWA solution. Visit the Nokia booth #130 at WISPAmerica to discuss how we can help you accelerate your 5G business.
DAY 1 20 WISPAMERICA I MARCH 4 - 7, 2024 www.bekabusinessmedia.com VIAVI Incorporates Traffic Analysis and Visibility within Observer Sentry VIAVI Solutions added new traffic analysis capabilities to its Observer Sentry SaaSbased threat exposure management solution. With traffic visibility, Observer Sentry can now go beyond identifying unintended and potentially dangerous exposures, enabling SecOps, DevOps and cloud architects to determine if a vulnerability has been exploited. Observer Sentry audits security groups, access control lists, firewall rules and other sources of configuration to identify resources and relationships across all AWS accounts. This analysis specifically locates misconfigurations and overly permissive settings that tend to create unwanted exposure. Plus, integration with vulnerability scanners allows Observer Sentry to automatically prioritize critical vulnerability remediation. Traffic integration will enhance the software’s exposure and vulnerability analysis by comparing what the configuration will allow with visibility into actual events. Integration with the VIAVI Observer Apex performance-monitoring solution supports forensic-level traffic analysis should an exposed resource become compromised or a vulnerability exploited. “As cloud service adoption accelerates and attack surfaces grow, enterprises need to move beyond siloed vulnerability management to secure their cloud environments, said VIAVI’s VP and GM, Network Performance and Threat Solutions, Chris Labac. “This is especially critical with customers maintaining multiple AWS accounts. The powerful combination of Observer Sentry with VIAVI’s industry-leading flow analysis takes threat exposure management to the next level by providing critical traffic visibility, enabling enterprises to identify, prioritize and remediate threats effectively.” Observer Sentry is part of the VIAVI Network Performance and Threat Solutions portfolio, and is leveraged by enterprises worldwide – alongside its end-user experience scoring function – to continuously monitor and analyze end-to-end network and service architectures, promoting security and peak performance. J Visit VIAVI Solutions at WISPAMERICA booth #615.
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DAY 1 22 WISPAMERICA I MARCH 4 - 7, 2024 www.bekabusinessmedia.com Adtran Announces Telstra Trial of FSP 150 for Edge Compute Services Adtran announced that Telstra successfully trialed its FSP 150 edge compute device, opening the door to enhanced network services for business customers across Australia. By incorporating Red Hat’s OpenShift software directly onto Adtran’s hosting platform, Telstra succeeded in facilitating the management and operation of small applications at the device’s edge. The solution will enable multiple applications to run on a single device, reducing the need for additional hardware investment. This approach empowers businesses to derive new value from existing hardware, leading to a reduction in inventory sprawl and power use while also making operations more environmentally friendly. The collaboration shows the potential for Telstra customers to benefit from operational efficiency gains while also delivering enhanced control over network security and data usage. “This initiative pushes the boundaries of how device edge capabilities will enhance the way businesses operate, helping them do more with less and generate more value from existing hardware,” said Channa Seneviratne, a technology development and innovation executive with Telstra. “Alongside simplification, this trial demonstrates how we can enable a more distributed and intelligent network with better resiliency, performance and workload distribution. It’s another step forward in our ambition to unlock more value for customers and continue to drive technology leadership.” Telstra’s trial of Red Hat’s Linuxbased OS and the OpenShift container platform on Adtran FSP 150 devices makes it possible to leverage new capabilities from hardware already sitting in customer networks. This approach reduces additional investment need and enhances operational efficiency. Hosting applications at the network edge also brings about stronger security, better data management and improved network reliability, all while streamlining the deployment and management of applications. Of note, the strategy promotes innovation and equips businesses to adapt to future technological changes and market demands. The edge hosting device utilized in the trial – the FSP 150-XG304u, powered by an Intel Xeon D processor – offers substantial bandwidth and processing power for hosting multiple at-the-edge applications. “Together with Telstra and Red Hat, we’re helping transform traditional edge hardware into versatile devices capable of running multiple applications,” said Adtran APAC CTO, Anthony Camilleri. “By enabling operators like Telstra to host VNFs directly at the network edge, we’re optimizing response times and reducing the need for extensive backhaul bandwidth, leading to significant energy and opex savings. Bringing cloud capabilities to the edge also eliminates the need for additional network elements and extra space at the customer premises, ensuring a more streamlined and cost-efficient infrastructure. Our FSP 150 series merges toptier carrier Ethernet functionality with the flexibility of open hosting for edge cloud applications. This empowers operators to provide reliable business-class data services alongside innovative end-user services, all within a single carrier-class device.” J Visit Adtran at WISPAMERICA booth #417. Preseem launched a series of new features to help fiber and hybrid ISPs more easily manage subscribers across access technologies and hardware vendors. Hybrid ISPs, in particular, provide services via a mix of access technologies, among them fiber and fixed wireless. Preseem’s new features will provide seamless access across operational data from a single location, reducing the need to log into multiple systems for each access technology and vendor. This also helps to improve support and network operations team efficiency, reduce staff training costs and increase support for introducing new vendor equipment without costly integration work. Since its 2017 launch, Preseem has built a worldwide customer base consisting of hundreds of regional ISPs, most of which providing highspeed internet services to rural and underserved areas via fixed wireless access (FWA) networks. As fixed wireless providers increasingly add fiber to their networks, this allows them to meet new challenges from major telcos in the FWA space and participate in government funding initiatives. “We are delighted to deliver these new features for fiber and hybrid operators,” said Dan Siemon, co-founder and CPO, Preseem. “For years, our award-winning technology has helped fixed wireless operators understand and proactively improve the subscriber experience. We’re thrilled to now offer the same level of insightful data and metrics to regional ISPs running multi-vendor fiber and hybrid networks.” J Visit Preseem at WISPAMERICA booth #425. Preseem Intros Tools for Fiber and Hybrid ISPs
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