WISPAPALOOZA Fall 2017 - Day 2 Show Daily

L Z OO 2017 6 WISPAPA LOOZA 2017 SHOW I OCTOBER 9 - 13, 2017 www.bekabusinessmedia.com DAY 2 ExteNet, Paladin Partner on CBRS LTE Fixed Wireless Network Trina Coffey Director of Operations 260-622-5775 866-317-2851 ext 102 tcoffey@wispa.org Arielle Coffey Administrative Assistant 260-622-5773 866-317-2851 ext 100 arielle@wispa.org Gary Helmers Sales/Membership Coordinator 260-622-5774 866-317-2851 ext 103 ghelmers@wispa.org Will Peterson Marketing Associate 260-622-5772 866-317-2851 ext 101 wpeterson@wispa.org Martin Vilaboy Editor-in-Chief martin@bekabusinessmedia.com Percy Zamora Art Director percy@bekabusinessmedia.com Berge Kaprelian Group Publisher berge@bekabusinessmedia.com Rene Galan Associate Publisher rene@bekabusinessmedia.com Anthony Graffeo Associate Publisher anthony@bekabusinessmedia.com Miki Takeuchi Marketing & Digital Media E xteNet Systems, a leading provider of Distributed Network Systems (DNS) enabling advanced cellular, wireless and broad- band connectivity across urban and rural America, announced plans to deploy a CBRS Part 96 ready LTE fixed wireless network with Paladin Wireless, a wireless internet service provider (WISP) based in Royston, Ga. Paladin Wireless provides high- speed wireless internet to residential and enterprise customers across northeastern Georgia in Jackson, Franklin and Madison counties. ExteNet’s turnkey small cell and distributed evolved packet core (EPC) solution will enable fixed wireless service for Paladin Wireless over the 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band, with the goal of delivering high- speed LTE connectivity to Paladin’s customers. The innovative solution will deliver true broadband speeds and will offer clear advantages versus legacy solutions typically available in rural commu- nities, said the companies. “At ExteNet, our goal is to help bridge the digital divide in rural and remote communities,” said Jason Osborne, Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Initiatives for ExteNet Systems. “In partnering with Paladin Wireless, we worked to deliver a fixed wireless solution that is a preferred alternative to legacy solutions, like satellite and DSL, to support high-bandwidth applications. Paladin Wireless will have the ability to offer fast and reliable wireless connectivity to its customers in the northeastern Georgia region. In addition, this same infrastructure can support multiple use cases including mobile roaming services from the Tier 1 providers when condi- tions demand.” “We chose to work with ExteNet Systems because it’s an established company that has experience deploying networks for other WISP providers in rural markets,” said Stephen Fort- mann, President and Chief Executive Officer for Paladin Wireless. “With this partnership, we are addressing the need for innovative wireless solu- tions that connect northeastern Georgia with the global community.” “Broadband access is often a community’s key to realizing its dreams and ambitions in the digital age,” said Congressman Doug Collins of Georgia’s 9th congressional district. “We need innovative solutions to deliver last-mile service to much of northeastern Georgia, and it’s encouraging to see companies investing in these families and busi- nesses by providing high-speed access to the internet, which means access to opportunity.” In related news, on Thursday at WISPA- PALOOZA, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Palma Room, Martin Jensen, Director of Technology Solutions for ExteNet Systems, will participate on a panel to discuss the importance of selecting the right core for your network. ExteNet also will host LTE application demonstrations in its booth throughout the event. m Yes, this truck can be yours. Stop by Streakwave booth #541 to enter to win.