SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruckus
Networks, an ARRIS company, and Pavlov Media, one of the nation's
largest private providers of broadband services for multi-family
real estate owners, today announced plans to trial U.S. Citizens
Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) 3.5 GHz LTE access points in
Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. The
CBRS spectrum will give Pavlov Media the ability to provide
cost-effective improvements in wireless in-building and outdoor
coverage with increased capacity for areas with heavy data
traffic.
CBRS comprises 150 MHz of the 3.5 GHz band (3550 MHz to 3700
MHz), which was historically used by the U.S. government for radar
systems. Today, Ruckus also
announced that it is the first company to receive FCC
certification for its OpenG™ access points bringing CBRS one step
closer to commercial deployment. CBRS can be used by network
operators and enterprises without having to acquire spectrum
licenses. This innovative approach will enable many different uses
for LTE networks and speed up deployment time.
"CBRS will be part of our solution offerings to enhance cellular
connectivity in the thousands of locations we serve which house
hundreds of thousands of people," said Mark
Scifres, CEO of Pavlov Media. "We believe that our CBRS
deployment with Ruckus will be critical to mobility in
multi-dwelling units going forward and are planning for a national
rollout as soon as possible."
Pavlov Media helps connect multi-dwelling unit communities where
connectivity can be challenging due to thousands of devices, large
indoor/outdoor coverage areas, and multi-story buildings (including
dorms, apartment complexes, etc.). The service provider has built a
robust network and is continuously finding new ways to bring its
users exceptional connections nationwide. The use of the new CBRS
spectrum will help supplement existing Wi-Fi, and enable new
wireless uses for in-building cellular, security, safety,
automation and analytics, while addressing the need for additional
mobile network capacity and bandwidth.
"Putting LTE over the CBRS spectrum can change the future of
wireless connectivity and we'll continue working with
forward-looking service providers to make this a reality," said
Joel Lindholm, Vice President, OpenG
LTE Business, Ruckus Networks. "Our Ruckus OpenG™ portfolio allows
Pavlov Media to bring greater indoor wireless coverage to their
users and new network capabilities optimized for their market."
About Pavlov Media
Pavlov Media is headquartered in Champaign, IL and offers broadband, voice, and
television services in over forty states nationally. The company
owns and operates municipal fiber networks which are connected to
its national backbone network. Pavlov Media specializes in private
networks designed, constructed and operated by a team of dedicated
professionals from the multifamily real estate industry. Pavlov
Media adds value to properties and businesses by delivering
products that enhance customer satisfaction and protect assets. For
more information, visit www.pavlovmedia.com.
About Ruckus Networks
Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS company, is redefining connectivity
around the globe. With our partners, we build secure wired and
wireless access networks for organizations that place a premium on
connectivity experiences for end users as well as
simplicity.
About ARRIS
ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ: ARRS) is powering a smart,
connected world. The company's leading hardware, software and
services transform the way that people and businesses stay
informed, entertained and connected. For more information,
visit www.arris.com.
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