What Franklin Wireless does

Franklin Wireless Corp. (NASDAQ: FKWL), founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wireless broadband data communications products provider operating through its Franklin Access corporate platform. The company designs and manufactures 4G LTE and 5G NR devices including mobile hotspots, routers, CPEs, and IoT products, distributed directly to wireless operators and indirectly through channel partners across North America and Asia markets.

Its product portfolio is organized under two sub-brands: JEXtream for connected hardware (routers, hotspots, CPEs) and SEIONA for family protection services including parental controls and home-network security. Underlying infrastructure includes the JEXtream MDM platform for enterprise device management, SD-WAN subscription services, and a three-layer security system combining DNS filtering, network-level device management, and application-level controls. Flagship products include the RG3100 5G Mobile Router Hotspot (powered by Qualcomm SDX72) and the JEXtream CG890 5G Fixed Wireless Access router. R&D is supported through majority-owned Franklin Technology Inc. in Seoul, South Korea.

The company monetizes primarily through hardware device sales to major carriers — notably T-Mobile — and channel partners including TD SYNNEX, FlexSource, KBS Mobility, MobileEdge, and XGen Mobile, supplemented by recurring software subscriptions. Recent financial performance is weak: Q2 FY2026 net sales were $11.9 million, a 33.1% year-over-year decline driven by reduced demand from major carrier customers. The company also faces ongoing litigation from Partron Co., Ltd. against subsidiary Franklin Technology Inc. seeking approximately $8.9 million in damages. Leadership is anchored by President and CEO OC Kim, with the board re-elected in December 2025.

Name

Franklin Wireless

Legal name

Franklin Wireless Corp.

Website

https://franklinwireless.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Franklin Wireless Corp. designs and manufactures 4G LTE and 5G wireless broadband devices, including mobile hotspots, routers, and CPEs, serving wireless operators and channel partners across North America and Asia with hardware and subscription software services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wireless Networking Equipment

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33422), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports) (HDAIAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wireless Networking Services (Wi‑Fi, Private LTE/5G) (BPAEAEAE)

Keywords

• Wireless broadband devices
• 5G mobile hotspots
• Fixed wireless access
• Mobile device management
• Family protection services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of wireless devices including 4G LTE and 5G NR mobile hotspots, routers, CPEs, and trackers. Primary revenue driver, though Q2 FY2026 net sales decreased 33.1% year-over-year to $11.9 million due to decreased demand from major carrier customers.
2. Software Subscriptions (MDM and SD-WAN): Remote software services including mobile device management and SD-WAN capabilities sold as subscription services with integrated capabilities for device management and networking.
3. Special Dividend Distribution: Company declared a one-time special dividend of $0.04 per share payable December 2, 2025, reflecting commitment to shareholder value.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Franklin Wireless designs, manufactures, and distributes 4G LTE and 5G NR wireless broadband devices including mobile hotspots, routers, CPEs, and trackers. Through its Franklin Access corporate platform the company offers the JEXtream connected-hardware brand, the SEIONA family-protection services brand, and subscription software services for mobile device management (MDM) and SD-WAN. R&D is supported by its majority-owned Franklin Technology Inc. subsidiary in Seoul, South Korea.

Product overview

Franklin Access operates as a corporate platform offering integrated wireless solutions, software services, and connected brands. The portfolio consists of two primary brands: (1) JEXtream for connected hardware including mobile hotspots, routers, CPEs, and trackers using 4G LTE and 5G technologies, with the flagship products being the Franklin RG3100 5G Mobile Router Hotspot and JEXtream CG890 5G Fixed Wireless Access Router; and (2) SEIONA for family protection services offering parental controls, family profiles, and home-network security. Supporting these consumer brands is the JEXtream MDM Platform for enterprise device management and SD-WAN services for remote networking capabilities, along with a three-layer security system integrating DNS filtering, network-level management, and application-level controls. The company also maintains R&D support through majority-owned Franklin Technology Inc. in Seoul, South Korea.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SEIONA: Family Protection Services for Safer Connected Homes. Focuses on free parental controls, family profiles, location awareness, and safer home-network protection.
• JEXtream

Products and services

• Franklin RG3100 5G Mobile Router Hotspot 5G mobile router hotspot for mobile professionals, remote workers, families, small businesses, and enterprise deployments. Available on T-Mobile's nationwide 5G network and supporting up to 32 simultaneous Wi-Fi connections via tri-band Wi-Fi 7, powered by the Qualcomm SDX72 modem.
• JEXtream CG890 5G Fixed Wireless Access Router 5G Fixed Wireless Access router designed for reliable connectivity for service providers and community organizations, with Auto Failover and CBRS compatibility to support digital equity and network resilience initiatives.
• JEXtream MDM Platform Subscription-based mobile device management platform that provides enterprise management capabilities for Franklin wireless devices, enabling remote configuration, monitoring, and management of connected devices across carrier and enterprise networks.
• SD-WAN Services Software subscription service providing SD-WAN capabilities for remote networking and connected operations across Franklin wireless devices and enterprise networks.
• SEIONA Family Protection Services Family protection services offering free parental controls, family profiles, location awareness, and safer home-network protection for connected households, delivered through the SEIONA brand and SEIONA-enabled routers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Blocks over 15 million malicious sites with three-layer security system
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AiM FuturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 September 2025Franklin Wireless and AiM Future signed an MOU to jointly develop a lightweight AI model for MCU devices and a 1 TOPS AI SoC chipset with integrated communication capabilities. The partnership leverages AiM Future's NPU accelerator IP and AI modeling expertise alongside Franklin Wireless's chip specifications and established North American sales network. Collaboration marks AiM Future's entry into the North American market and aims to deliver cost-efficient, high-performance AI solutions for IoT and telecommunications sectors.
• QualcommcoreTechnology or IntegrationFranklin's RG3100 5G Mobile Router Hotspot is powered by Qualcomm's SDX72 modem platform, enabling 5G connectivity on T-Mobile's network.
• T-MobilecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorT-Mobile serves as the carrier network for Franklin's RG3100 5G Mobile Router Hotspot, making the device available on T-Mobile's nationwide 5G network.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Inseego: Inseego designs and sells 4G LTE and 5G mobile hotspots, routers, and IoT gateways sold through carriers like T-Mobile and Verizon, directly overlapping Franklin's flagship product categories.
• Cradlepoint (Ericsson): Cradlepoint (now part of Ericsson) sells enterprise 4G/5G wireless routers, fixed wireless gateways, and NetCloud management—closely matching Franklin's JEXtream CG890 and MDM platform.
• Sierra Wireless (Semtech): Sierra Wireless (acquired by Semtech) makes cellular modules, gateways, and routers for IoT and enterprise—directly comparable to Franklin's cellular modules and CPE portfolio.
• Netgear: Netgear produces consumer and SMB Wi-Fi routers, mobile hotspots (including carrier-branded 5G models), and networking gear—overlapping with Franklin's JEXtream consumer hotspot and router line.
• TP-Link: TP-Link is one of the largest global manufacturers of Wi-Fi routers, hotspots, and consumer/SMB networking equipment, competing head-on with Franklin's JEXtream line on price and channel breadth.
• D-Link: D-Link manufactures consumer and SMB Wi-Fi routers, hotspots, and networking equipment, competing with Franklin on retail channel and entry-level enterprise deployments.
• Belkin (Linksys): Linksys (Belkin/Foxconn) makes consumer and prosumer Wi-Fi routers and networking gear, a comparable retail-channel competitor to JEXtream and SEIONA at the home networking layer.

Emerging players

• Peplink (Plover Bay Technologies): Peplink focuses on SD-WAN routers with built-in cellular, overlapping Franklin's enterprise router and SD-WAN subscription offerings, though with a more enterprise/SD-WAN tilt.

Broad incumbents

• Calix: Calix provides broadband access systems and premises equipment for service providers, overlapping with Franklin's CG890 fixed wireless access targeting service providers and community broadband.
• ADTRAN: ADTRAN supplies broadband and access networking equipment to carriers and service providers globally, an incumbent counterpart to Franklin's carrier-grade fixed wireless and CPE strategy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments1 record

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

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