Airwavz Solutions

What Airwavz Solutions does

Airwavz Solutions is a private, Charlotte-headquartered provider of in-building wireless infrastructure serving commercial real estate owners, healthcare systems, and major U.S. wireless carriers. Founded in 2013 and backed by Pamlico Capital, the company designs, builds, owns, and operates neutral-host wireless systems through its WavzConnect platform, which integrates a shared fiber backbone with Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), Emergency Responder Radio Communication Systems (ERRCS) for public safety, managed Wi-Fi, smart-building networks, and Private 5G/LTE on CBRS spectrum. Airwavz holds Master License and Master Service Agreements with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, enabling single-infrastructure multi-carrier coverage across more than 154 million square feet of commercial space. Its go-to-market is a direct enterprise field-sales motion concentrated in the Southeast and Southwest U.S., with regional offices in Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas. The company earns revenue primarily through long-term managed-service contracts under a Building Owner Pays (BOP) funding model that shares deployment costs between property owners and carriers, supplemented by a $70 million credit facility (upsized in December 2024) with AB Private Credit Investors. Customer segments include Class A commercial office (Nuveen Real Estate, Granite Properties, Memorial City, Cypress Waters, Ballantyne), healthcare (Mercy Springfield, University of Maryland Medical Center), hospitality, multifamily, and event venues, with named deployments ranging from roughly 78,000 to over 8 million square feet.

Name

Airwavz Solutions

Legal name

Airwavz Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://airwavz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airwavz Solutions designs, builds, owns, and operates neutral-host in-building wireless infrastructure — including DAS, fiber, public safety, Wi-Fi, and private 5G — for commercial real estate owners, healthcare systems, and major U.S. wireless carriers under multi-year managed-service contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

In-Building Wireless Infrastructure

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

Neutral Host & In‑Building Connectivity (DAS/Small Cells) (HDAIAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

In-Building Wireless & Neutral-Host Solutions (IBS) (HDAIAKAD), Neutral-Host Wireless Network Operators (DAS/Small Cells/Indoor) (HDAIAAAF), Neutral-Host Fiber & Shared Access Network Operators (HDAIACAJ)

Keywords

• In-building wireless infrastructure
• Distributed antenna systems
• Neutral-host cellular networks
• Public safety ERRCS
• Smart building connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Infrastructure Services: Design, build, own, and operate wireless infrastructure for property owners. Revenue generated through service fees for connectivity solutions with 24/7 monitoring and maintenance included. BOP model shares costs between building owners and carriers.
2. Credit Facility: AB Private Credit Investors provided $70M credit facility (upsized in 2024) to support growth in wireless infrastructure, platform development, innovation, and customer service enhancement.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Airwavz designs, builds, owns, and operates neutral-host in-building wireless infrastructure on a shared fiber backbone, delivering Cellular (DAS), Public Safety (ERRCS), managed Wi-Fi, Smart Networks, and Private 5G/LTE solutions for commercial real estate owners, healthcare systems, hospitality, multifamily, and event venues. The offering is sold primarily under a Building Owner Pays (BOP) funding model that shares infrastructure cost between property owners and wireless carriers.

Product overview

Airwavz Solutions offers a unified platform called WavzConnect that provides end-to-end in-building wireless solutions. The portfolio consists of five core product lines built on a shared fiber backbone: Fiber (neutral host infrastructure), Cellular (DAS) for multi-carrier in-building coverage, Public Safety (ERRCS) for first responder communications, Wi-Fi for managed wireless access, and Smart Networks for IoT and private cellular applications. An additional module, Private 5G & LTE Cellular Infrastructure, extends capabilities for mission-critical environments requiring dedicated bandwidth. The company designs, builds, owns, and operates all infrastructure, offering buildings a managed neutral-host solution without requiring building owners to own or manage complex wireless systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WavzConnect Platform
• Fiber
• Cellular (DAS)
• Public Safety (ERRCS)
• Wi-Fi
• Smart Networks
• Private 5G & LTE Cellular Infrastructure

Quantifiable outcome

• 154+ million square feet of commercial space served with wireless infrastructure
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered advisory, key and core.

• Monte Dube (Market Advisory Board)advisoryOthers · 2 July 2025Healthcare technology leader with 35 years of experience advising healthcare organizations appointed to Airwavz's Market Advisory Board. Dube brings expertise in regulatory, financial, and strategic challenges to support Airwavz's healthcare wireless strategy expansion.
• Granite PropertieskeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2024Partnership with Texas-based commercial real estate investment firm to provide seamless wireless connectivity at Granite's properties including Midtown Union (Atlanta), Eldridge (Houston), and Granite Place at Southlake Town Square. Airwavz designs, deploys, and manages wireless ecosystems for these properties.
• Nuveen Real EstatecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2024Strategic partnership with global investment manager Nuveen Real Estate to enhance wireless experience across Nuveen's extensive office real estate portfolio. Airwavz provides wireless assessments, customized strategies, and optimized coverage for properties including Lincoln Centre, Four Oaks Place, and 730 3rd Ave in D.C., Dallas, Houston, and New York markets.
• Craig Richardville (Market Advisory Board)advisoryOthers · 1 November 2023Nationally recognized health IT executive with over 30 years of experience including nearly two decades as CIO at major health systems appointed to Airwavz's Market Advisory Board to strengthen healthcare wireless strategy.
• AT&TcoreTechnology or IntegrationMaster License Agreement (MLA) and Master Service Agreement (MSA) with AT&T enabling efficient and defined processes for in-building wireless deployments. AT&T participates in Airwavz's neutral-host network solutions.
• VerizoncoreTechnology or IntegrationMaster License Agreement (MLA) and Master Service Agreement (MSA) with Verizon enabling efficient and defined processes for in-building wireless deployments. Verizon participates in Airwavz's neutral-host network solutions.
• T-MobilecoreTechnology or IntegrationMaster License Agreement (MLA) and Master Service Agreement (MSA) with T-Mobile enabling efficient and defined processes for in-building wireless deployments. T-Mobile participates in Airwavz's neutral-host network solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ExteNet Systems: ExteNet designs, owns, and operates distributed networks including DAS, small cells, and fiber infrastructure for venues, commercial real estate, and healthcare. Closely comparable business model to Airwavz as a neutral-host in-building wireless operator with similar carrier agreements.
• Mobilitie: Mobilitie (now part of SBA Communications) is a neutral-host DAS, small cell, and wireless infrastructure provider for venues and commercial properties. Directly comparable to Airwavz in deploying carrier-grade in-building wireless solutions across CRE and venue verticals.
• Connectivity Wireless Solutions: Connectivity Wireless provides in-building wireless solutions including DAS, public safety (ERRCS), and Wi-Fi for venues, hospitals, and commercial properties. Directly comparable to Airwavz as a turnkey neutral-host wireless integrator serving similar verticals.
• JMA Wireless: JMA Wireless is a US-based manufacturer and integrator of DAS, small cell, and private 5G/LTE solutions for venues, enterprises, and carriers. Comparable to Airwavz in neutral-host in-building cellular deployments, with stronger equipment manufacturing orientation.
• Boingo Wireless: Boingo is a leading neutral-host in-building DAS, small cell, and Wi-Fi provider for large venues including stadiums, airports, military bases, and commercial properties. Directly comparable to Airwavz as a carrier-neutral in-building wireless specialist serving similar commercial real estate and venue customers.

Broad incumbents

• Zayo Group: Zayo operates a large fiber network backbone providing connectivity to enterprises, carriers, and data centers. Comparable to Airwavz in providing the fiber backbone layer that supports in-building wireless and multi-tenant connectivity infrastructure.
• Crown Castle: Crown Castle owns and operates shared communications infrastructure including towers, small cells, and fiber, with a growing in-building DAS/small cell business. Comparable to Airwavz in neutral-host in-building wireless but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• American Tower: American Tower is one of the largest global wireless infrastructure REITs operating towers, DAS, and edge data centers. Comparable in the broader wireless infrastructure and neutral-host space, though focused primarily on macro towers rather than in-building DAS.

Emerging players

• TeleWorld Solutions: TeleWorld Solutions (acquired by Samsung) provides network design, deployment, and integration services for carriers and enterprises including 5G, private networks, and in-building wireless. Adjacent peer to Airwavz in carrier-grade wireless infrastructure deployment and integration.
• Celona: Celona provides private 5G/LTE (CBRS) network infrastructure for enterprises including hospitals, warehouses, and industrial facilities. Comparable to Airwavz's Private 5G & LTE Cellular Infrastructure offering as an emerging private cellular network provider targeting enterprise verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds9 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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