SBA Communications
SBA Communications is a U.S.-based company founded in 1999 that specializes in owning and operating wireless communications infrastructure across North, Central, and South America, as well as parts of Africa. It manages nearly 40,000 cell towers, with a significant presence in the United States, where it owns over 17,000 towers, contributing to approximately 70% of its total revenue. The company leases space on its multi-tenant towers to various wireless service providers, enabling them to install equipment necessary for their networks. Additionally, SBA offers site development services, assisting wireless operators with site acquisition, zoning, construction, and installation. Its international operations are notably strong in Brazil, where it operates around 10,000 towers.
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Federated Wireless
Series C in 2019
Federated Wireless, Inc. is a company that specializes in wireless broadband network management, focusing on the development of private wireless and shared spectrum services. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company offers spectrum controller solutions that facilitate the efficient use of wireless spectrum for mobile broadband. Its technology supports various sectors, including telecommunications, logistics, manufacturing, energy, hospitality, education, and retail, enabling use cases such as private wireless networks, industrial IoT applications, and network densification. Federated Wireless has established a partner ecosystem with over 50 solution and edge partners, collaborating to advance the development and deployment of shared spectrum services. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to enhance existing LTE networks and enable secure spectrum sharing for both government and commercial users without compromising service quality.
ExteNet Systems
Venture Round in 2010
ExteNet Systems is a provider of advanced connectivity solutions, specializing in mobile network infrastructure for various clients, including mobile network operators, real estate owners, enterprises, municipalities, and rural carriers. The company designs and deploys outdoor small cell and distributed antenna systems (DAS) to enhance wireless communication in diverse environments such as sports venues, convention centers, commercial buildings, college campuses, healthcare facilities, hotels, and transit systems. By offering mobility and fiber connectivity that supports multiple carriers and standards-based technologies, ExteNet enables clients to achieve reliable geographic coverage in areas where traditional implementation may be challenging or expensive.
Bay Communications
Acquisition in 2009
Bay Communications is a wireless communication infrastructure company provides solution to wireless infrastructure needs.
Light Tower Wireless
Acquisition in 2008
Light Tower Wireless owns 340 wireless communication tower sites in 23 states, five managed sites, and five distributed antenna system ("DAS") networks.
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