DALLAS, Dec. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- As AT&T* drives
the future of 5G closer, we're working with Cradlepoint to
help first responders and businesses prepare for this coming shift.
Starting today, Cradlepoint's latest in-office and rugged
in-vehicle 5G Evolution routers are available only on the FirstNet
communications platform and AT&T network.1 The
devices provide first responders and businesses with the fastest
speeds possible today2 while also giving them a path to
easily upgrade to 5G in the future.
These Cradlepoint 5G Evolution routers are available only to
FirstNet subscribers and AT&T business customers until
March 2019.
- IBR900-1200M and
IBR1700-1200M – Ruggedized,
GPS-enabled mobile routers built to connect a wide range of
in-vehicle applications that can be used in a variety of public
safety and commercial settings: police cruisers, ambulances, fire
apparatuses, mobile command centers, public utility vehicles,
school buses, delivery trucks, taxi and limo fleets, and more.
- AER2200-1200M – An
all-in-one office router designed for small- to medium-sized
businesses.
- MC400-1200M – A
modular modem that can be used with applicable Cradlepoint routers
to provide primary or secondary LTE connectivity on the FirstNet
communications platform or other AT&T networks.
These routers provide fast, highly secure and reliable wireless
connectivity today. And their modular modem design will allow users
to easily upgrade the routers as new technologies become available.
Cradlepoint and AT&T are collaborating on the development of 5G
solutions that will provide public safety and business customers
with a path to full 5G connectivity in the future.
"The new opportunities that 5G will bring have captured the
interest and imagination of both the public safety and
enterprise sectors," said Brian
Partridge, vice president at 451 Research. "AT&T and
Cradlepoint are helping lay the foundation for future 5G success by
helping bring faster speeds to these groups today while
collaborating to deliver a potential pathway to full 5G as it
becomes available in the future."
For Public Safety
These Cradlepoint devices are certified as FirstNet Ready™,
undergoing more than 3,500 tests. That means first responders using
these routers can experience fast connections while still
benefitting from FirstNet's unique qualities, like enhanced
security on a dedicated and physically separate network core,
prioritized communications, increased coverage and capacity through
Band 14, and more.
With multiple device options available, public safety entities
have the flexibility to choose the right tool for the job. For
example, Cradlepoint's in-vehicle router could be used to enhance
first responders' ability to send and receive high-quality video
while in the field and enable computer-aided dispatch (CAD) for
police cruisers, fire trucks, or ambulances. Public safety entities
could also drop the router into a mobile command center to
establish connectivity during a disaster or planned event.
"Uniting the unmatched benefits of FirstNet with the future
promises of 5G can unlock a whole new world of public safety
potential. These Cradlepoint devices serve as an important step in
that progression," said Chris Sambar, senior vice president,
FirstNet at AT&T. "By bringing these devices to the FirstNet
ecosystem, we can continue to keep public safety on the
cutting-edge in network technology. First responders can benefit
from fast speeds today while getting a path to easily move to
5G at a future state without having to fully rip and replace their
equipment."
FirstNet subscribers can get in touch with their local sales rep
to order these Cradlepoint devices. New customers can order by
visiting FirstNet.com and clicking on "contact us."
For Businesses
As businesses embrace digital transformation and the Internet of
Things (IoT), they are connecting more people, places and things
than ever before. Cradlepoint's portfolio of wireless edge
solutions for business are designed to work with the AT&T
network to provide the reach, reliability, and speed businesses
need. For example, they'll be able to move large sets of enterprise
data to and from the cloud, and to support more IoT devices.
Businesses looking to grow their IoT footprint can use the
Cradlepoint IBR200 and IBR600 series IoT gateway solutions to
provide managed and highly secure connectivity to Internet of
Things deployments, such as kiosks, digital signage, and video
surveillance. These IoT gateways are compatible with the AT&T's
IoT platforms.
"As cellular technology advances in speed and
reliability, businesses are excited to embrace 5G
technology. These Cradlepoint devices are the perfect wireless
solution to complement how a company uses AT&T Fiber to power
their business," said Mo Katibeh,
chief marketing officer, AT&T Business. "These solutions bring
intelligent connectivity to new destinations – empowering
businesses as they innovate and create new revenue
opportunities."
Businesses interested in the routers can contact their AT&T
sales representatives and find more information at
https://www.business.att.com/products/wireless-broadband.html
More on our path to 5G can be found at att.com/5Gnews.
1 Until March 2019
2 These new edge solutions take advantage of
AT&T's 5G Evolution network – capable of reaching peak
theoretical speeds of at least 400 megabits per second for capable
devices3 – and LTE-LAA network – capable of reaching
peak theoretical speeds of 1 gigabit per second for capable
devices.3 By the end of the year, 5G Evolution will be
available in more than 400 markets with nationwide coverage planned
for 2019. And LTE-LAA is in parts of 31 cities with more coming
this year.
3 Actual speeds are lower and will vary.
See http://about.att.com/sites/broadband/performance for more
information on wireless speeds.
*About AT&T Communications
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