What Cambium Networks does

Cambium Networks is a wireless networking equipment vendor founded in 2011 and headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, that sells converged Wi-Fi, fixed wireless, fiber, and security infrastructure to broadband service providers, WISPs, and enterprise customers globally. The company's core platform, Cambium ONE Network, integrates Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 access points, fixed wireless solutions spanning PMP/PTP across CBRS, 3/5/6/28/60 GHz spectrum, Combo PON fiber (GPON and XGS-PON on a single port), and SD-WAN/next-generation firewall under a single cnMaestro X cloud or on-premises management plane that oversees more than 2.5 million active devices worldwide. Recent technical differentiators include Network Service Edge (NSE), which provides static public IPv4 addressing over WireGuard VPN tunnels for LEO satellite and LTE/5G cellular connections, solving the CGNAT architectural constraint that affects remote and underserved deployments.

The company operates a 100% channel-based go-to-market through its ConnectedPartner Program, serving VARs, MSPs, system integrators, and value-added distributors in 14+ countries across 7 languages, with named deployments spanning multifamily housing, hospitality, education, government, military, oil and gas, transportation, and WISP verticals. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales (wireless access points, subscriber modules, fiber, switches) complemented by subscription-based software (cnMaestro X/Essentials), professional services, and MSP tooling. Pricing is uniformly quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

The company completed an IPO via SPAC merger in 2019 under ticker CMBM, was delisted from Nasdaq effective March 27, 2026 following delayed SEC filings, restatements of 2023 and 2024 financial results, and a failure to hold an annual meeting within the required twelve-month window. Shares subsequently moved to OTC Pink Limited and were trading at penny-stock levels (~$0.35–$0.40) by late May 2026. Revenue declined from approximately $336M in 2021 to $177M in 2024, and Q1 2026 revenue of $44.56M missed the $53.3M consensus estimate by ~16%. The company has appointed a new auditor (BDO USA replacing Grant Thornton LLP) and a new interim CFO (Mitchell Cohen, December 2025), while filing an appeal of the Nasdaq delisting decision with a ruling expected in Q2 2026.

Name

Cambium Networks

Legal name

Cambium Networks, Ltd.

Website

https://cambiumnetworks.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Cambium Networks is a wireless networking vendor selling converged Wi-Fi, fixed wireless, fiber, and security infrastructure through global channel partners to WISPs, broadband service providers, and enterprise verticals including multifamily, hospitality, education, and government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wireless Networking Equipment

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), All Other Telecommunications (5178)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Service Provider Edge Routing (PE/BNG/Carrier Ethernet) (HDAFABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Broadband CPE (DSL/Cable/Fiber Gateways) (HDAFAIAA), Multi-Site Enterprise Connectivity Bundles (Hybrid WAN/MPLS+Internet) (HDAIAFAL), Network & Connectivity Support (LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, ISP/Telco) (BPAAACAD)

Keywords

• Wireless broadband equipment
• Fixed wireless access
• Enterprise Wi-Fi access points
• Network management software
• Fiber PON infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Rolling Meadows

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wireless Networking Hardware Sales: Sale of wireless broadband equipment including fixed wireless access points, subscriber modules, Wi-Fi access points (indoor/outdoor), switches, fiber infrastructure, and industrial IoT devices to network operators, WISPs, and enterprises.
2. Software and Network Management (cnMaestro): Cloud-based network management platform (cnMaestro X/Essentials) sold via subscription tiers for lifecycle management, monitoring, and analytics, providing recurring revenue from enterprise and service provider customers.
3. Professional Services and Support: Technical support, training, installation, and advanced services (X Assurance, Assists, EasyPass, Application Control) bundled with hardware or sold separately to enterprise and MSP customers.
4. Managed Service Provider (MSP) Tools: MSP-dedicated dashboard, APIs, and cnMaestro X tools enabling managed services providers to manage customer networks at scale, with pricing and billing structures tailored for MSP operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Cambium Networks designs, manufactures, and sells wireless broadband and enterprise networking infrastructure under the Cambium ONE Network umbrella, including Wi-Fi access points, fixed wireless radios (PMP, PTP, 60 GHz cnWave, CBRS, 5G Fixed), cnMatrix Ethernet switches, Combo PON fiber infrastructure, Network Service Edge (NSE) next-generation firewall/SD-WAN, and industrial IoT connectivity. The portfolio is managed through the cnMaestro X cloud platform and supplemented with planning and assurance software (cnHeat, LINKPlanner, Wi-Fi Designer, X Assurance), with products delivered primarily through channel partners (VARs, MSPs, system integrators, distributors) to broadband service providers, WISPs, and enterprise/government customers.

Product overview

Cambium Networks offers a unified platform-plus-modules architecture under the Cambium ONE Network framework. The core platform is managed through cnMaestro X (AI-driven cloud network management) and cnMaestro Essentials, providing single-pane-of-glass control across the portfolio. The product portfolio spans Wi-Fi access points (X7-56X/55X/53X/35X Wi-Fi 7; XV3-8, XE5-8, XE3-4, XV2 series Wi-Fi 6/6E; cnPilot e600/e510/e700 Wi-Fi 5; RV22 home mesh router), fixed wireless solutions (PMP with CBRS/3/5/6/28/60 GHz, PTP/cnWave 60 GHz, Bridge-in-a-Box, ePMP Force 4518/4616 subscriber modules), switching (cnMatrix Ethernet switches), fiber infrastructure (Combo PON with GPON and XGS-PON), network security (Network Service Edge NSE next-gen firewall/SD-WAN), industrial IoT, and advanced software services (cnHeat planning, LINKPlanner, Wi-Fi Designer, X Assurance AI analytics, Assists, EasyPass, Application Control, MarketApps, QoE). Cambium's ONE Network brings all these elements together into a converged wireless fabric from edge to cloud.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ONE Network: Unified networking portfolio platform providing Wi-Fi, switching, fixed wireless, and security solutions with centralized cloud management through cnMaestro
• cnMaestro
• cnMaestro X
• Network Service Edge (NSE)
• ePMP
• cnWave
• cnHeat
• LINKPlanner
• ConnectedPartner Program

Products and services

• Cambium ONE Network Unified networking platform delivering a complete portfolio of wireless and wired solutions managed through cnMaestro X, providing a single converged network fabric from edge to cloud across Wi-Fi, switching, fixed wireless, and security, for service providers and enterprises.
• cnMaestro X AI-driven cloud network management platform delivering single-pane-of-glass management across wired and wireless Cambium networks with secure lifecycle management, AI analytics, and troubleshooting tools, managing over 2.5 million active devices worldwide.
• cnMaestro Essentials Cloud or on-premises network management providing secure end-to-end control, improving availability, throughput, and scalability for business and residential connectivity needs.
• cnHeat LIDAR-powered wireless planning software using fixed wireless modeling and one-meter GIS data to generate highly accurate coverage predictions reflecting real-world network performance.
• LINKPlanner Fixed wireless planning software that models performance before purchase, using geography, distance, antenna height, transmit power, and equipment factors to guide cost-effective deployments.
• Wi-Fi Designer Wi-Fi design software for planning strong wireless coverage with floor plans, wall materials, access point placement, heat maps, and network shopping lists.
• X Assurance AI-driven network assurance delivering cloud-based analytics, machine learning insights, and troubleshooting tools to simplify network management and improve performance visibility.
• EasyPass Secure network access service simplifying guest Wi-Fi, BYOD self-onboarding, employee credential login, and scalable IoT device onboarding for Cambium networks.
• Application Control Network service enabling administrators to prioritize business-critical apps and devices, limit bandwidth-heavy usage, and block restricted applications across high-volume networks.
• X7 Series Wi-Fi 7 Indoor Access Points (X7-56X, X7-55X, X7-53X, X7-35X) Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) indoor access points delivering ultra-high density performance with software-definable third radio for enterprise and service provider deployments across education, hospitality, MDU, and enterprise markets.
• Wi-Fi 6/6E Indoor Access Points (XV3-8, XE5-8, XE3-4, XV2-22H, XV2-21X, XV2-2X) Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 and 6E indoor access points delivering high-density 8x8/4x4/2x2 MU-MIMO performance with WPA3 security, automated RF optimization, and seamless roaming, targeted at hospitality, MDU, education, and SMB deployments.
• Wi-Fi 6 Outdoor Access Points (XV2-23T, XV2-2T, XE3-4TN) Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 access points with IP67 rating (-40°C to 65°C) for hospitality, education, municipal, transportation and logistics deployments, with long-range antennas and N-type connector options.
• PMP (Point-to-Multipoint) Fixed Wireless High-capacity, reliable point-to-multipoint wireless connectivity for wide-area networks, supporting CBRS, 3 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz, 28 GHz, and 60 GHz frequency bands for WISPs and broadband service providers.
• PTP / cnWave 60 GHz Fixed Wireless Backhaul
• ePMP Force 4518 and Force 4616 Subscriber Modules High-throughput, cost-efficient ePMP subscriber modules for wireless ISPs and system integrators, supporting flexible deployment across various network topologies and compatible with existing Cambium equipment.
• Bridge-in-a-Box Quick, simple wireless links for short-range point-to-point connectivity, enabling rapid deployment of point-to-point bridges.
• cnMatrix Ethernet Switches Efficient, reliable Ethernet switches for seamless network management, supporting Policy Based Automation (PBA) for automated configuration across Cambium network elements.
• Cambium Fiber (PON) High-performance fiber infrastructure solutions including Combo PON with GPON and XGS-PON on a single port, enabling scalable, low-latency gigabit connectivity.
• Network Service Edge (NSE) Next-Generation Firewall / SD-WAN Integrated next-generation firewall and SD-WAN platform providing security, SD-WAN intelligence, and next-generation firewall protection at every network location, supporting static public IP addressing over WireGuard VPN tunnels for LEO satellite and LTE/5G cellular connections.
• Industrial IoT Connectivity Long-range, reliable connectivity solutions for remote and hard-to-reach industrial IoT locations.
• RV22 Wi-Fi 6 Home Mesh Router and cnPilot Home Routers (R-Series) Managed home mesh Wi-Fi routers (including RV22 and cnPilot R190V, R190W, R195, R200, R201, R201W) for residential broadband service providers, delivering whole-home coverage with self-service setup and cloud visibility.
• ConnectedPartner Program Global tiered channel partner program for VARs, system integrators, and managed service providers delivering Cambium fixed wireless and enterprise networking solutions, with tiers ConnectedPartner, Plus, and Elite offering increasing discounts, deal registration, NFR gear, training, and marketing tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Stock price increased 127% following Starlink integration announcement in October 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability7 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and regional.

• Elauwit ConnectionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 April 2026Elauwit Connection expanded its partnership with Thompson Thrift to deploy Cambium Networks' ONE Network platform across more than 4,500 units in multiple states for new construction multifamily communities. The deployment uses managed Wi-Fi solutions with Cambium's Wi-Fi 6 Access Points, fiber switches, and centralized management platform to support aggressive construction timelines and deliver consistent resident experiences.
• Starlink (SpaceX)coreTechnology or Integration · 29 October 2025Cambium Networks announced the integration of its Cambium ONE Network solution with Starlink satellite Internet services, enabling multi-WAN support, centralized monitoring, application-aware firewall, and content filtering for Starlink LEO satellite connections. The integration allows businesses, schools, and service providers to optimize satellite broadband networks with enterprise-grade management and security features. This partnership was a major stock catalyst, driving a 127% stock surge in October 2025.
• Thompson ThriftmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThompson Thrift is a multifamily developer utilizing Cambium Networks' ONE Network platform through managed service provider Elauwit Connection. The deployment covers 4,500+ new construction multifamily units across multiple states, representing Cambium's largest referenced single deployment.
• Safety NetAccess Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafety NetAccess is a managed Wi-Fi provider for multifamily properties using Cambium Networks' Wi-Fi 6 access points and cnMaestro X software. Dave Elder, Senior Director of Business Development, provides testimonial highlighting the performance and intelligent automation of Cambium's solutions that contribute to differentiated digital experiences for tenants.
• PentanetmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPentanet is deploying Cambium Networks' 60 GHz cnWave technology to build a multi-gigabit fixed wireless network across metropolitan Perth, Australia, serving both business and residential customers. CEO Stephen Cornish describes the vision as creating connectivity superior to anything currently available on the market.
• EnerTribe Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnerTribe is a technology company working with Cambium Networks on broadband connectivity initiatives for Native American tribal communities, aiming to bridge the digital divide in underserved tribal areas. CEO Forest James notes that partnerships like this are helping connect communities lacking traditional broadband access.
• ITANCIAregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorITANCIA signed a strategic partnership with Cambium Networks for francophone Africa, strengthening access to Cambium's wireless broadband solutions across French-speaking African markets. This distributor partnership extends Cambium's reach into a geographically specific emerging market.
• Future Technologies VenturemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFuture Technologies Venture is a multi-billion dollar energy producer (Fortune 150 oil & gas) implementing Cambium Networks' private wireless communications infrastructure. The deployment improves system-wide operational efficiency and enables digital transformation across energy production facilities.
• Rapid DeploymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRapid Deploy provides managed, stable, and reliable wireless infrastructure using Cambium Networks technology for ports and rail yards. The partnership enables guaranteed connectivity at major transportation facilities, with Cambium's solutions contributing directly to relieving port congestion and operational challenges.
• Elauwit ConnectioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElauwit Connection is a managed Wi-Fi provider for multifamily, student housing, and commercial properties that deploys Cambium Networks' ONE Network platform at scale. The company has deployed across thousands of units nationwide and provides managed services backed by Cambium's centralized management platform.
• BDO USA P.C.coreOthersCambium Networks appointed BDO USA P.C. as its new independent auditor, replacing Grant Thornton LLP. BDO will serve as Cambium's external audit firm as the company works to restore SEC filing compliance and potentially regain Nasdaq listing. The mandatory panel monitor period extends through December 12, 2026.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ubiquiti Networks: Ubiquiti is a direct peer competing in fixed wireless broadband, enterprise Wi-Fi, and WISP/ISP networking with a similar channel-led, cost-disruptive GTM. Both companies serve WISPs and enterprise customers with overlapping PMP, Wi-Fi, and switching portfolios, and compete head-to-head on price-performance in rural broadband and SMB networking.
• ADTRAN: ADTRAN is a direct peer providing broadband access equipment (fiber, fixed wireless, Wi-Fi) to service providers and competing for BEAD-funded rural broadband deployments. Both companies target tier-2/3 ISPs, offer GPON/XGS-PON plus fixed wireless, and emphasize converged management platforms.
• Calix: Calix is a direct peer delivering fiber access, Wi-Fi, and network management platforms to broadband service providers, with a strong BEAD program focus. Both companies pursue converged, cloud-managed networking strategies targeting the same WISP and tier-3 service provider customer base.
• Airspan Networks: Airspan is a direct peer in 4G/5G small cells, fixed wireless, and CBRS-based private networks serving service providers and enterprises. Both companies compete in CBRS, PMP, and millimeter-wave fixed wireless with overlapping service provider and enterprise customers.
• Casa Systems: Casa Systems is a direct peer supplying 5G core, fixed wireless, and broadband access infrastructure to service providers globally. Both compete in service-provider edge routing and broadband aggregation, with comparable customer profiles among tier-1/tier-2 operators.

Emerging players

• Tarana Wireless: Tarana Wireless is an emerging peer in next-generation fixed wireless access (G1 platform) targeting WISPs and rural broadband. It directly competes with Cambium's PMP and ePMP lines for service-provider backhaul and last-mile deployments, often winning on RF performance in non-line-of-sight conditions.
• MikroTik: MikroTik is an emerging peer offering low-cost fixed wireless and routing equipment popular with WISPs and cost-sensitive service providers. It competes with Cambium's ePMP and PMP lines primarily on price in price-sensitive emerging markets, though it lacks Cambium's cloud management and converged platform story.

Broad incumbents

• Cisco / Meraki: Cisco/Meraki is a broad incumbent competing across enterprise Wi-Fi, switching, SD-WAN, and security. Both Cambium and Meraki target enterprise and distributed-site customers with cloud-managed networking, but Cisco's portfolio is much broader and reaches larger enterprise deals where Cambium's ONE Network is typically not selected.
• Aruba Networks (HPE): Aruba is a broad incumbent in enterprise Wi-Fi, switching, and SD-WAN serving large enterprises, healthcare, education, and hospitality. Both companies compete in K-12/higher education and hospitality verticals, but Aruba operates at a larger enterprise scale and is bundled with HPE's broader infrastructure portfolio.
• Juniper Networks (Mist AI): Juniper Mist is a broad incumbent in AI-driven enterprise networking (Wi-Fi, wired, SD-WAN) targeting service providers and large enterprises. Both companies emphasize AI-driven network management, but Juniper operates at a higher enterprise tier and broader service-provider scale than Cambium's mid-market focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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