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Allied Minds PLC
10 September 2018
Federated Wireless update
Submission of applications to the FCC to launch services under
the Initial Commercial Deployment in Q4 2018 alongside 15
end-users
Launch of new training programme for Certified Professional
Installers
Roll out of proprietary nationwide ESC network
Boston, MA, 10 September 2018 - Allied Minds subsidiary,
Federated Wireless, has today announced two important milestones in
commercializing shared spectrum: the submission of its proposal for
Initial Commercial Deployments on the Citizens Broadband Radio
Service (CBRS) spectrum band to the FCC, and the introduction of a
new training program for Certified Professional Installers (CPI) of
Citizens Broadband Radio Service Devices (CBSDs). Federated
Wireless' proposal for Initial Commercial Deployments and new CPI
Training Program remove the final barriers to CBRS
commercialization and signal broad industry adoption nationwide in
Q4 2018.
"Shared spectrum commercialization has begun, and at a greater
scale and scope than anticipated at this stage. Businesses can now
access shared spectrum to not only introduce new services and
create new businesses models, but solve decades old challenges,
such as improving wireless connectivity indoors and outdoors, and
closing the digital divide," said Iyad Tarazi, President and CEO at
Federated Wireless. "Today's announcements break down the last
barriers to shared spectrum - from commercial enablement, to
training, to the ongoing support required for success. We look
forward to working with our partners and customers as we enter this
transformative time for the wireless industry as a whole."
Initial Commercial Deployment Proposal with Significant
Scale
Today, Federated Wireless showcases the Company's position as
the industry's preferred partner for CBRS deployment, submitting a
proposal for Initial Commercial Deployment to the FCC. The
significant scale and scope of Federated Wireless' proposal
demonstrates widespread adoption by leaders spanning the wireless
ecosystem. Highlights from the proposal include:
-- Participation from 15 of the industry's leading wireless operators, cable operators, tower companies and Managed
Service Providers (MSPs), including American Tower, ARRIS, Charter, and ExteNet Systems
-- Nationwide scale with nearly 16,000 deployment sites by Federated Wireless customers in 47 states and the
District of Columbia
-- More than 80 rural Fixed Wireless carriers helping to close the digital divide
-- A broad set of use cases, including 5G, advanced LTE, wireless carrier and cable solutions, fixed and mobile
networks, enterprise Private-LTE, and managed network services
-- Major iconic venue locations for education, travel, sports and entertainment
-- Commercial equipment from 15 participants in the Federated Wireless Partner Program, including Ericsson, Airspan,
Ruckus Networks and Telrad, integrated with our solution and ready for rapid deployment.
"CBRS is turning out to be a diverse sandbox, with participation
by players in at least five different business models: mobile
operators, MVNOs, neutral host players, Private-LTE, and fixed
wireless access. To facilitate more innovation in multiple market
sectors, it's great to see the scope and scale behind Federated
Wireless' launch," said Joe Madden, Principal Analyst and President
of Mobile Experts. "Compared with the initial small cell launches
by mobile operators, this is gigantic."
Following more than five years of technical development
dedicated to shared spectrum in the CBRS band, Federated Wireless
is able to bring the benefits of interference free spectrum to a
variety of customers, locations, use-cases and business models.
Federated Wireless Nationwide ESC Network in 1Q 2019
Federated Wireless is also on track to deliver its dedicated
nationwide ESC network in Q1 2019, allowing for full access to the
entire 150 MHz of 3.5 GHz spectrum while delivering reliable 5 9's
service. This advanced industry leading technology is built on five
years of development and is in the deployment stage now - another
industry first, signifying Federated Wireless' unique focus on CBRS
commercialization.
New CPI Training Program
The introduction of the new Federated Wireless CPI Training
Program makes the Company the first and only Spectrum Access System
(SAS) Administrator to offer CPI training and certification
services. The CPI Training Program addresses the FCC's mandate that
all outdoor CBRS devices (CBSDs) be installed by a certified
professional installer to ensure accurate SAS operations. The
program modules and curriculum were reviewed and certified by the
Wireless Innovation Forum (WinnForum) in accordance with FCC
requirements.
The Federated Wireless CPI Training Program's online
certification course and robust materials were developed with the
experience gained from more than 50 industry trials. The program
will enable installers to learn directly from CBRS industry
pioneers with deep industry standards and SAS knowledge. Installers
also benefit from the fact that Federated Wireless is partnered
with nearly every major operator and CBSD provider, enabling the
Company to provide in-depth insight into installation
configuration, commissioning, and SAS provisioning, across the
broadest set of devices.
Available at the end of October, when the FCC is anticipated to
approve Initial Commercial Deployment proposals, the company's CPI
Training Program removes the final barriers for businesses
commercializing services on CBRS, rounding out Federated Wireless'
end-to-end Spectrum Controller solution, which already includes the
leading SAS product, the only ESC network expected to be fully
deployed by Q1 2019, and the industry's only partner program.
ENDS
For more information contact:
Allied Minds plc +1 617 419 1800
ir@alliedminds.com
FTI Consulting +44 20 3727 1000
Ben Atwell / Brett Pollard
About Federated Wireless
Federated Wireless is leading the wireless industry through the
shared spectrum revolution, eliminating the decades-old problem of
spectrum scarcity. The Company offers the industry's only
end-to-end spectrum controller, enabling government and commercial
users to securely share the same spectrum band. Headquartered in
Arlington, Virginia, Federated Wireless is removing the
multi-billion dollar price tag associated with spectrum access,
allowing for the creation of new wireless carriers and business
models. www.federatedwireless.com
About Allied Minds
Allied Minds plc (Allied Minds or the Company or the Group) is
an IP commercialisation company focused on early stage company
creation and development within the technology and life science
sectors. With origination relationships spanning US federal
laboratories, universities, and leading US corporations, Allied
Minds sources, operates and funds a portfolio of companies to
generate long-term value for its investors and stakeholders. Based
in Boston, Allied Minds supports its businesses with capital,
management, expertise and shared services. For more information,
please visit www.alliedminds.com
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