On March 01, 2023, Extenet, a leading provider of converged communications infrastructure and services, and Athonet, a provider of software-based mobile core network solutions, announced the continuation of their partnership into the 5G era. Extenet's MNET solution, powered by Athonet, has been instrumental in bringing LTE technology to mid-sized mobility and fixed wireless players in the US market.
The Extenet-Athonet partnership has enabled more than 15 mobility and fixed wireless networks in the US. The renewed partnership will allow US customers to take advantage of the additional opportunities that 5G and CBRS bring. It also offers Extenet's customers in the US market access to Athonet's global track record in private and mission-critical networks. This partnership will enable Extenet to continue its leadership in providing next-generation connectivity to the US market.
Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Product for Extenet, Jay Floyd, shared, "With the new opportunities arising from 5G and CBRS, there is a need in the market for a proven network infrastructure provider with a complete technology platform, as well as network design and deployment capabilities to meet the demanding requirements of private networks, mobility operators and rural connectivity." He added, "We have over 11 years of deployment experience with Athonet's core network technology which we have deployed successfully in the most challenging use-cases."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
About Extenet
Extenet is a Frisco, Texas-based leading national provider of converged communications infrastructure and services. It delivers advanced connectivity solutions, including fiber and mobility, to its customers. Its customer-centered strategy aims to provide the best-in-class connectivity solutions. The company has partnered with Athonet to leverage its 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) core technology for the Vilicom network. The network provides advanced communications and connectivity to sea vessels and workers operating within the edges of the windfarm on the coast of Scotland.