BridgeWave Communications

What BridgeWave Communications does

BridgeWave Communications designs and sells point-to-point wireless backhaul systems used as fiber alternatives by telecom operators, ISPs, governments, and enterprises. The product portfolio spans licensed microwave radios covering the 6-42GHz bands and millimeter wave radios covering 60GHz (BW64) and 70/80GHz (Flex4G series), with capacities ranging from 1Gbps (Flex4G-1000) to 9.7Gbps full-duplex (Flex4G-10000, scalable to 19.4Gbps in 2+0 configuration). The flagship NAVIGATOR line is built on a proprietary software-defined RF ASIC chip and a custom four-channel baseband SOC that supports up to 2000MHz of aggregated bandwidth, a notable vertical-integration move that differentiates the company from competitors using off-the-shelf silicon. Differentiated physical-layer features include FIPS-compliant 256-bit AES encryption, AdaptRate throughput adaptation during weather events, XPIC doubling of link capacity, LDPC forward error correction, and CPRI Option 7 support for mobile fronthaul.

The business is a private subsidiary of REMEC Broadband Wireless Networks LLC, an Axxcss Wireless Solutions company, with headquarters in San Diego, California and 101-250 employees. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time hardware sales (per-link pricing reportedly ranging from approximately $14K to over $100K depending on configuration), recurring Premier Support and Extended Warranty contracts, and partner-delivered professional services. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales targeting operators, carriers, service providers, governments, and large enterprises with an indirect channel that includes value-added distributors (Connectronics, Streakwave, Minerva, SCALTEL AG), the Connections partner program, and strategic integrators such as Fujitsu Network Communications, with geographic reach across 60+ countries and 40,000+ deployed systems.

Name

BridgeWave Communications

Legal name

REMEC Broadband Wireless Networks LLC

Website

https://bridgewave.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BridgeWave Communications designs point-to-point wireless backhaul systems in licensed microwave (6-42GHz) and millimeter wave (60-80GHz) bands, selling fiber-alternative connectivity to telecom operators, ISPs, governments, and enterprises across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wireless Backhaul Equipment

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Backhaul & Middle Mile Transport (cell site backhaul, aggregation) (HDAIAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wi‑Fi Backhaul & Point‑to‑Point/Point‑to‑Multipoint (Unlicensed/Microwave) (HDAFACAJ)

Keywords

• Millimeter wave backhaul
• Point-to-point wireless
• Licensed microwave radio
• Wireless backhaul systems
• Fiber alternative connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Clara

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of microwave and millimeter wave radio systems including Navigator (6-42GHz), Flex4G-10000, Flex4G-5000, Flex4G-3000, Flex4G-LITE, Flex4G-1000, BW64 (60GHz), and AR80. One-time capital expenditure purchase model with various configurations (1+0, 2+0) and optional 256-bit AES encryption.
2. Support and Maintenance Services: Premier Support packages and Extended Warranties with NDR (No Disputes Required) coverage. Annual maintenance and support contracts for deployed systems.
3. Professional Services: Network planning, installation, systems integration, and training services through channel partners and system integrators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BridgeWave Communications designs, manufactures, and sells outdoor point-to-point wireless backhaul radio systems operating in the 6-42 GHz licensed microwave and 60/70/80 GHz millimeter wave bands. Its portfolio — including the NAVIGATOR microwave series and the Flex4G millimeter wave family (Flex4G-10000, Flex4G-5000, Flex4G-3000, Flex4G-LITE, Flex4G-1000) plus the BW64 60GHz V-band system — provides fiber-capacity wireless connectivity as an alternative to trenching fiber, with throughput up to 9.7 Gbps full-duplex and ultra-low latency. The systems are sold to telecom operators, ISPs, governments, defense contractors, and private enterprises for mobile backhaul, fronthaul, fiber extension, and secure network connectivity.

Product overview

BridgeWave Communications offers a comprehensive portfolio of point-to-point wireless backhaul solutions comprising licensed microwave systems (6-42GHz NAVIGATOR) and millimeter wave systems (60GHz BW64 and 70/80GHz Flex4G series). The Flex4G product line includes the flagship Flex4G-10000 delivering up to 9.7Gbps, the Flex4G-5000 (5.35Gbps), Flex4G-LITE (3Gbps), Flex4G-3000 (3.2Gbps), and entry-level Flex4G-1000 (1Gbps). All products are designed as all-outdoor solutions providing fiber-capacity wireless connectivity for mobile backhaul, fronthaul, broadband/IP, WAN/LAN connectivity, disaster recovery, and video surveillance applications. The company also offers support packages including Premier Support and Extended Warranties as add-on services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NAVIGATOR Licensed all-outdoor gigabit microwave radio system supporting 6-42 GHz frequency bands, built on proprietary custom RF and modem ASICs. Delivers up to 2.75 Gbps in a single transceiver configuration or 5.5 Gbps in dual transceiver, with QPSK-4096QAM modulation, channel bandwidths up to 112 MHz ETSI / 160 MHz ANSI, field-replaceable diplexers, and dual 10GbE interfaces. Sold to telecom operators, ISPs, governments, and enterprises as a fiber alternative for backhaul.
• Flex4G-10000 Flagship 80 GHz millimeter wave radio system delivering up to 9.7 Gbps full-duplex data throughput in up to 2000 MHz bandwidth per radio, scalable to 19.4 Gbps in 2+0 configuration. Features 256-bit AES FIPS-compliant encryption, ultra-low latency CPRI support up to Option 7 (9830.4 Mbps), and the highest system gain for maximum throughput at the longest distances. Sold to mobile operators, ISPs, governments, and large enterprises for high-capacity backhaul and fronthaul.
• Flex4G-1000 Entry-level 70/80 GHz millimeter wave system delivering up to 1 Gbps full-duplex throughput. Offers the longest range and highest availability of any 1 Gbps 80 GHz system with ultra-compact form factor, lowest power consumption, and lowest cost. Positioned for ISPs and small-to-mid enterprise customers as a fast-ROI entry point into multi-gigabit wireless.
• Flex4G-LITE 80 GHz millimeter wave system delivering up to 3 Gbps full-duplex throughput in 750 MHz bandwidth per radio. Features ultra-high availability and reach, 2.5GbE and CPRI connectivity, FIPS-compliant AES encryption, and 1+0 / 2+0 configurations at a low price point. Sold as an upgrade path from Flex4G-1000.
• Flex4G-5000 80 GHz ANSI and ETSI millimeter wave radio system delivering up to 5.35 Gbps full duplex per radio (ANSI) and 4.7 Gbps (ETSI), scalable to 10.7 Gbps in 2+0 configuration. Features 10GbE interface, high availability and reach, GbE/TDM/CPRI connectivity, FIPS-compliant AES encryption, and the lowest total cost of ownership in its class.
• Flex4G-3000 80 GHz millimeter wave radio system delivering up to 3.2 Gbps full duplex in 500 MHz bandwidth per radio. Features high availability and reach, GbE/TDM/CPRI connectivity, FIPS-compliant AES encryption, and 1+0, 1+1, 2+0 configurations. Scalable from 1 Gbps to 6.4 Gbps.
• BW64 60 GHz V-band millimeter wave backhaul solution delivering 1 Gbps full-duplex data rates. Features Power over Ethernet, field-pluggable SFPs, integrated 10-inch antenna with optional 24-inch parabolic antenna, the highest system gain and availability in its class. Targeted at ISP, enterprise, and short-range backhaul applications.
• Premier Support Premium support package providing enhanced technical assistance, priority response times, and dedicated support resources for deployed BridgeWave wireless backhaul systems. Sold as a separately contracted post-warranty service for enterprise, government, and operator customers.
• Extended Warranties and NDR Extended warranty and NDR (No Disputes Required / No Fault Found) coverage programs for ongoing product protection beyond the standard warranty period for BridgeWave wireless backhaul systems. Sold as separately contracted coverage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Flex4G-10000 provides fiber-capacity wireless connectivity at 1/10th the cost of fiber installation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and strategic.

• Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 January 2019Strategic agreement for Fujitsu to supply and support BridgeWave wireless backhaul systems (Navigator microwave 6-42GHz and Flex4G-10000 80GHz) as part of Fujitsu's end-to-end transport solutions portfolio. BridgeWave systems optimize backhaul networks for highest capacity and range while minimizing capital investments and reducing operational costs. Fujitsu offers multivendor turnkey solutions including design, build, systems integration, operations and maintenance.
• SCALTEL AGregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2017Strategic distribution agreement with SCALTEL AG, a leading systems integrator and provider of innovative IT technologies to small and midsize enterprises. SCALTEL markets, sells, and supports BridgeWave's point-to-point product line throughout Germany.
• MinervaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 February 2017Strategic distribution agreement with Minerva, a leading value-added distributor of wireless connectivity products. Minerva markets, sells, and supports BridgeWave's point-to-point product line throughout the Middle East and Africa.
• Streakwave Wireless, Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 January 2017Strategic distribution agreement covering U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. Streakwave, headquartered in San Jose, California, distributes BridgeWave wireless backhaul solutions.
• ConnectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 February 2016Strategic distribution agreement with Connectronics, a leading value-added distributor of wireless connectivity products. Connectronics supplies BridgeWave backhaul solutions to VARs and system integrators serving public safety, industrial, government, private enterprise, education, healthcare, utilities/energy, and other markets throughout North America.
• Integrated SystemsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum partner that deployed BridgeWave systems for Genesee County, New York. Worked with the County over 10 years to replace unlicensed multipoint links with licensed BridgeWave systems in 18, 23, and 80GHz spectrums.
• Hussam Technology Company LLC (HTC)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBridgeWave Certified Reseller that recommended and installed BridgeWave AR80 with AdaptRate functionality for Bank Dhofar in Oman. Installed and commissioned the link in less than one week.
• Pacific CommunicationsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBridgeWave partner that installed Flex4G-1000 system for University of the Pacific. Pacific Communications is a licensed California contractor offering complete end-to-end wireless network solutions with over 5,000 installations completed.
• Nextmove TechnologiesstrategicTechnology or IntegrationIndustry leader in antenna auto-alignment products that couples BridgeWave Flex4G-10000 systems with its LinkAlign E-band positioner and remote management software to provide complete deployment solutions. Enables E-band radios to operate at greater distances with highest reliability by correcting antenna alignment errors caused by thermal expansion.
• Earthprint TechnologiesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNative/Woman-owned wireless solutions provider to remote and tribal communities that deployed BridgeWave 80GHz systems for Scottsdale's exclusive Desert Mountain Community, providing ultra-high security, availability, and gigabit connectivity.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Siklu: Siklu is a pure-play millimeter wave (E-band/V-band) point-to-point wireless backhaul specialist competing directly with BridgeWave's Flex4G series. Siklu's MultiHaul and EtherHaul product lines target the same ISP, mobile backhaul, and enterprise fiber-extension use cases.
• Ceragon Networks: Ceragon is a leading wireless backhaul specialist offering licensed microwave and millimeter wave point-to-point solutions that compete directly with BridgeWave's Navigator and Flex4G product families for mobile operator backhaul and fronthaul deployments.
• Cambium Networks: Cambium Networks offers point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless backhaul solutions that compete with BridgeWave in the ISP, WISP, and enterprise fiber-extension segments, including E-band and licensed microwave products.
• Aviat Networks: Aviat Networks is a microwave backhaul specialist serving mobile operators, public safety, and utilities with point-to-point systems that directly compete with BridgeWave's Navigator licensed microwave portfolio and Flex4G millimeter wave products.
• DragonWave-X (DragonWave / Comba Telecom): DragonWave-X supplies packet microwave and millimeter wave backhaul systems that compete with BridgeWave's Navigator and Flex4G product lines for mobile operator and ISP backhaul deployments.

Broad incumbents

• Ericsson: Ericsson is a tier-1 telecom equipment incumbent that bundles microwave and E-band wireless backhaul into its end-to-end 5G RAN portfolio, competing with BridgeWave for mobile operator backhaul and small cell densification business.
• Nokia: Nokia offers its Wavence microwave and E-band Anyhaul backhaul portfolio as part of its broader 5G and AirScale RAN solutions, competing with BridgeWave in mobile operator backhaul deals and small cell deployments.
• Huawei: Huawei's wireless backhaul portfolio, including its E-band and microwave products, competes with BridgeWave globally, particularly with mobile operators outside North America where Huawei holds significant share.
• NEC Corporation: NEC offers iPasolink microwave and millimeter wave wireless backhaul systems as part of its broader telecom equipment portfolio, serving mobile operators in competition with BridgeWave.

Emerging players

• Airspan Networks: Airspan provides small cell and wireless backhaul solutions targeting 5G densification and Open RAN architectures, with overlapping customer use cases to BridgeWave in mobile operator and enterprise connectivity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds10 records

Investors17 records

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M&A

Investments

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