Airgain’s antenna-modem combines antenna and
integrated FirstNet Ready™ HPUE (High Power User Equipment) Band 14
LTE modem in a single enclosure for Public Safety and Fleet
Vehicles
Airgain, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRG), a leading provider of advanced
antenna technologies used to enable high performance wireless
networking across a broad range of devices and markets, including
consumer, enterprise, and automotive, today announced
AirgainConnect™ AC-HPUE, the first antenna-modem from its
AirgainConnect platform. AirgainConnect AC-HPUE includes an
integrated FirstNet Ready™ high-power LTE modem supporting the 3GPP
Band 14 High Power UE output power functionality. Band 14 spectrum
is the nationwide, high-quality spectrum set aside by the U.S.
government specifically for FirstNet. This rugged vehicle
antenna-modem solution tightly couples essential LTE radio
components to meet the most demanding needs of public safety and
fleet vehicles.
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By integrating an HPUE modem within an antenna assembly, AC-HPUE
ensures transmission of the maximum allowable radiated power
directly to the LTE antenna elements. AirgainConnect’s patented
technology eliminates the signal loss over coax cables that run
from mobile routers mounted in vehicle compartments to roof-mounted
antennas, which combined with HPUE capability provides up to ten
times the transmit power at the antenna when compared to the
router’s conventional modem and antenna. The result is a dramatic
increase in the coverage area and higher data rates.
Airgain has partnered with Assured Wireless Corporation to
utilize the industry’s first FirstNet Ready™ certified Band 14 HPUE
modem module in the AirgainConnect platform. FirstNet®, built with
AT&T in a public-private partnership with the First Responder
Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) – the only nationwide,
high-speed broadband communications platform dedicated to and
purpose-built for America’s first responders and the extended
public safety community – is bringing advanced capabilities to
first responders across the country.
Before being certified and approved for use on FirstNet, devices
are subject to hundreds of tests that cover many key capabilities,
from security and durability to network impacts. Only devices that
pass these tests are certified and approved as FirstNet Ready.
Assured Wireless is a pioneer of HPUE technology and is the
first company to obtain FirstNet Ready certification for an HPUE
modem module. Early in 2020, Airgain and Assured Wireless entered
into a strategic agreement, under which Airgain has limited
exclusivity to the use of Assured Wireless’ HPUE modem module for
integrated antenna device applications.
“AirgainConnect is a breakthrough new platform that integrates
high-power mobile modem technology with an antenna into the same
package, enabling superior performance for 4G and 5G
communications,” said Jacob Suen, President and CEO of Airgain.
“Through our new partnership with Assured Wireless we are proud to
announce AirgainConnect AC-HPUE, the first AirgainConnect product.
Powered by Assured Wireless’ HPUE modem module, the AirgainConnect
AC-HPUE enables more reliable connections, wider coverage, and
greater performance. We are thrilled to announce this new platform,
which for Airgain represents a new level of advanced product
solutions, enabling improved connectivity to those who need it
most, our first responders.”
“AirgainConnect marks a milestone in the progression of
technology to increase the support of communications for first
responders,” said Tom Bilotta, CEO of Assured Wireless. “Integrated
with Assured’s FirstNet Ready HPUE modem module, this
groundbreaking technology will provide critical connectivity like
never before. Not only will this provide better range in
underserved rural areas, it also addresses a dramatic increase in
coverage and higher data rates for deeper in-building penetration
and other fringe areas.”
FirstNet and the FirstNet logo are registered trademarks and
service marks of the First Responder Network Authority. All other
marks are the property of their respective owners.
About Airgain, Inc.
Airgain is a leading provider of advanced antenna technologies
used to enable high performance wireless networking across a broad
range of devices and markets, including consumer, enterprise, and
automotive. Combining design-led thinking with testing and
development, Airgain works in partnership with the entire
ecosystem, including carriers, chipset suppliers, OEMs, and ODMs.
Airgain’s antennas are deployed in carrier, fleet, enterprise,
residential, private, government, and public safety wireless
networks and systems, including set-top boxes, access points,
routers, modems, gateways, media adapters, portables, digital
televisions, sensors, fleet, and asset tracking devices. Airgain is
headquartered in San Diego, California, and maintains design and
test centers in the U.S., U.K., and China. For more information,
visit airgain.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Assured Wireless Corporation
Assured Wireless Corporation was founded to deliver mission
critical wireless communications solutions for the most demanding
environments. We design technology, products and services that
enable pervasive connectivity among public sector service
providers, first responders, and enterprises including police
departments, fire and rescue agencies and the wide spectrum of
emergency services organizations. Assured Wireless offers a family
of patented, high-performance user equipment (HPUE) solutions that
provide significantly enhanced LTE range, coverage, and data
speeds. Our solutions extend the range and reach of user devices so
that they perform in the most remote areas, and deep inside
structures where other devices fail to connect. We believe that
ultra-reliable wireless connectivity is the cornerstone that will
enable the mission-specific situational awareness apps and services
from next-generation public safety network architects. For more
information, please visit www.assured-wireless.com or follow us on
LinkedIn or Twitter.
Airgain and the Airgain logo are registered trademarks of
Airgain, Inc.
Forward-Looking Statements
Airgain cautions you that statements in this press release that
are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking
statements. These statements are based on the company's current
beliefs and expectations. These forward-looking statements include
statements regarding the expected performance of any AirgainConnect
products, including AirgainConnect™ AC-HPUE; and the benefits of
our partnership with Assured Wireless, and our and our partner’s
ability to make and sell high quality products that intended
customers will ultimately order. The inclusion of forward-looking
statements should not be regarded as a representation by Airgain
that any of our plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ
from those set forth in this press release due to the risk and
uncertainties inherent in our business, including, without
limitation: the market for our products is developing and may not
develop as we expect; risks associated with the performance of our
products; our products are subject to intense competition, and
competitive pressures from existing and new companies may harm our
business, sales, growth rates and market share; the COVID-19
pandemic may continue to disrupt and otherwise adversely affect our
operations and those of our suppliers, partners, distributors and
ultimate end customers, and the overall supply chain that our
antennas are used in, as well as adversely affecting the general
U.S. and global economic conditions and financial markets, and,
ultimately, our sales and operating results; risks associated with
the first of its kind product introduction into the newly licensed
Band 14 frequencies and associated uncertainty of regulatory
compliance in a new product category; risks associated with quality
and timing in manufacturing our products and our reliance on
third-party manufacturers; if we cannot protect our intellectual
property rights, our competitive position could be harmed or we
could incur significant expenses to enforce our rights; and other
risks described in our prior press releases and in our filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the heading
"Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent
filings with the SEC. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance
on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the
date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to revise or update
this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the
date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their
entirety by this cautionary statement, which is made under the safe
harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995.
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