AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc.
(NASDAQ: AVNW), the leading expert in wireless transport solutions,
today announced that Wisper Internet (Wisper), a multi-million
dollar wireless internet service provider (WISP) headquartered in
Mascoutah, Illinois, has selected
the Aviat all-outdoor WTM 4000 radio platform to support its
delivery of high speed broadband to underserved communities
throughout the Midwest United States. The company evaluated Aviat's
solution against four other manufacturers using criteria including
performance, online design and ordering with fast delivery, remote
license and capacity upgrades, comprehensive in-country support,
and total cost of ownership (TCO).
"We don't accept second-best for our network, and Aviat was the
clear choice for our backbone," said Nathan
Stooke, CEO of Wisper. "Aviat systems are best-of breed,
enabling us to offer our customers high speed access at an
affordable price. We can scale our backhaul capacity as demand
grows across the region without forklift upgrades and with the
confidence that we will always stay ahead of customer demands. Not
only does Aviat deliver the capacity, performance, and deployment
flexibility we need, the company makes it easy to do business and
delivers first-rate support."
Wisper, a winner of the FCC's Connect America Fund Phase II (CAF
II) auction, is using its award of $220.3
million to upgrade and expand its service. Aviat's WTM 4000
platform is a key part of this expansion, and includes the
industry's highest system gain all-outdoor radios to reduce antenna
sizes; the only available single box multi-band radio to support 10
Gbps over long distance up to 10 miles or more; and a compact
single box E-band radio to delivering up to 20 Gbps over short
distances. Wisper is purchasing the Aviat radios through Aviat's
e-commerce site, the Aviat Store, and taking delivery of in-stock
radios within days, enabling Wisper to minimize stocking,
accelerate network deployments, and expand its service across six
states.
"Rural broadband is a lifeline for communities, enabling
residents to grow their businesses, work remotely, access quality
healthcare, pursue education, and receive real-time news and
information," said Peter Smith, CEO
of Aviat Networks. "We are honored to be a key participant in
Wisper's mission to deliver superfast, always-on, affordable
broadband to tens of thousands of underserved subscribers in rural
communities throughout the Midwest US."
Aviat Store is open for business and can be accessed through the
Aviat Cloud at https://aviatcloud.com/Splash/Index.aspx.
About Aviat Networks
Aviat Networks, Inc. is the leading expert in wireless transport
solutions and works to provide dependable products, services and
support to its customers. With more than one million systems sold
into 170 countries worldwide, communications service providers and
private network operators including state/local government,
utility, federal government and defense organizations trust Aviat
with their critical applications. Coupled with a long history of
microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive suite of
localized professional and support services enabling customers to
drastically simplify both their networks and their lives. For more
than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered high performance
products, simplified operations, and the best overall customer
experience. Aviat Networks is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit
www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Twitter,
Facebook and LinkedIn.
AVIAT NETWORKS
Media Contact: Gary Croke, Aviat
Networks, Inc., gary.croke@aviatnet.com
Investor Relations Contact: Keith
Fanneron, Aviat Networks, Inc.,
keith.fanneron@aviatnet.com
WISPER INTERNET
Media Contact: Monte Miller,
Wisper Internet, mmiller@wisperisp.com
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aviat-wtm-4000-platform-selected-by-wisper-internet-for-rural-broadband-network-expansion-301437598.html
SOURCE Aviat Networks, Inc.