Exalt Communications

What Exalt Communications does

Exalt Communications is a Campbell, California-based designer and manufacturer of licensed and unlicensed microwave radio systems for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless backhaul, founded in 2004 and operating with 11-50 employees. The company's portfolio spans the EX-i, EX-s, and r-Series radios, ExtendAir, ExploreAir, ExtendAir G2, and ExtremeAir licensed microwave platforms, and the ExpandAir PMP point-to-multipoint system, covering frequency bands from 2.4 GHz through 80 GHz with capacities ranging from 10 Mbps to over 2.6 Gbps. Architecture supports all-indoor and split-mount deployments, Monitored Hot Standby redundancy, TDM-over-IP and Ethernet transport, and remote-mount outdoor units with integrated and external antenna options.

Exalt generates revenue through three streams: hardware sales of microwave radios (sold exclusively through authorized resellers such as Star Microwave), software license-upgrade keys that expand bandwidth, power output, or AES encryption on installed equipment, and multi-year advanced-replacement and emergency support subscriptions offered in 1-, 2-, 3-, and 5-year terms. The go-to-market is entirely indirect via authorized channel partners and resellers, with value-added services including FCC Part 101 frequency coordination, in-house factory-trained repairs, and license key distribution handled through the partner network. Primary end customers are mobile operators and telecom carriers requiring point-to-point microwave backhaul, with a secondary segment covering enterprise, utility, public safety, and government private network operators.

Name

Exalt Communications

Legal name

Exalt Communications

Website

https://exaltcom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Exalt Communications designs and manufactures licensed and unlicensed microwave radio systems for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless backhaul, serving US telecom carriers and enterprise private network operators exclusively through authorized resellers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wireless Backhaul / Microwave Radio Equipment

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Microwave & Licensed Point-to-Point Backhaul for Grid Operations (EUADAIAE)

Keywords

• Microwave radio systems
• Wireless backhaul equipment
• Point-to-point radios
• Point-to-multipoint wireless
• Licensed microwave solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Campbell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Microwave Radio Hardware Sales: Sale of Exalt Wireless microwave radios including EX-i, EX-6i, EX-11i, EX-s, r-Series, ExtendAir, ExploreAir, and ExtremeAir product lines. Hardware is sold through authorized resellers and includes various capacity configurations.
2. Software License Upgrades: Software-based capacity and feature upgrades sold as license keys, enabling bandwidth expansion, power output increases, and AES encryption activation on existing hardware installations.
3. Support and Warranty Services: Extended warranty and support programs including advanced replacement, emergency support, and combination support packages with warranty extensions. Offered in 1-year, 2-year, 3-year, and 5-year terms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Exalt Communications manufactures and sells microwave radio systems used for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless backhaul and interconnect. The portfolio covers licensed and unlicensed frequency bands from 2.4 GHz to 80 GHz with capacities from 10 Mbps to over 2.6 Gbps, including EX-i, EX-s, r-Series, ExtendAir, ExploreAir, ExtremeAir, ExtendAir G2, and ExpandAir PMP radios, complemented by software license upgrades (bandwidth, power output, AES encryption), accessories, and support services.

Product overview

Exalt Communications provides a comprehensive portfolio of licensed and unlicensed microwave wireless solutions for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connectivity. The product line spans multiple form factors including the EX-i Series, EX-s Series, r-Series, ExtendAir, ExploreAir, ExtremeAir, and ExtendAir G2 for licensed applications, along with ExpandAir PMP for point-to-multipoint deployments. These systems cover frequency bands from 2.4 GHz to 11 GHz and support bandwidths ranging from basic T1/E1 circuits to full Gigabit Ethernet throughput. The portfolio includes comprehensive accessories (GPS kits, diplexer filters, PoE injectors, mounting hardware) and value-added services such as license upgrades for bandwidth/power/AES encryption, FCC frequency coordination, and advanced support programs. The architecture supports both standalone radio deployments and integrated indoor/outdoor configurations with redundancy options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EX-i Series: Point-to-point wireless backhaul radios including EX-5i, EX-6i, EX-11i models
• EX-r Series
• EX-s Series
• ExtendAir
• ExploreAir
• ExtremeAir
• ExpandAir

Products and services

• EX-i Series

Quantifiable outcome

• SM Cirius E-Band Radio supports up to 2.6 Gbps throughput at 71-76 GHz or 81-86 GHz frequencies
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Star Microwave Services CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStar Microwave is an authorized repair center and authorized reseller for Exalt Wireless products. The partnership provides sales, repair, and maintenance services for Exalt microwave radio equipment including EX-i, EX-r, ExtendAir, ExploreAir, and ExtremeAir product lines. Star Microwave offers in-house repairs performed by factory-trained technicians and provides license upgrades for bandwidth, power output, and AES encryption.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ericsson: Ericsson supplies microwave solutions (e.g., MINI-LINK) bundled within its comprehensive mobile network offerings. It competes with Exalt where carriers procure integrated RAN plus backhaul packages.
• ZTE: ZTE offers microwave backhaul products within its broader telecom equipment portfolio, competing with Exalt in licensed and unlicensed point-to-point systems, particularly across emerging markets.
• Huawei: Huawei provides a wide range of microwave and E-Band backhaul radios as part of its end-to-end telecom portfolio. It is a scale competitor to Exalt across global carrier markets, though constrained in some geographies.
• Nokia: Nokia offers microwave backhaul as part of its broader mobile networks portfolio, including the Wavence product line. As a global incumbent with deep carrier relationships, it competes with Exalt in telecom backhaul while also providing end-to-end RAN solutions.

Direct peers

• Aviat Networks: Aviat Networks is a leading pure-play microwave backhaul specialist serving mobile operators and enterprises with point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radios. It is the closest direct competitor to Exalt in licensed and unlicensed microwave backhaul systems.
• Cambium Networks: Cambium provides fixed wireless broadband and backhaul solutions, including point-to-multipoint platforms comparable to Exalt's ExpandAir PMP line for unlicensed and licensed bands.
• Siklu Communication: Siklu specializes in millimeter-wave and E-Band (71–86 GHz) point-to-point radios for wireless backhaul, overlapping Exalt's higher-frequency SM Cirius E-Band offerings. Both target carriers and enterprises needing fiber-extension wireless links.
• SIAE Microelettronica: SIAE Microelettronica is an Italian vendor of microwave and millimeter-wave radio links for telecom backhaul, serving mobile operators globally. It competes with Exalt in licensed point-to-point microwave systems.
• Ceragon Networks: Ceragon is a global vendor of wireless backhaul solutions offering point-to-point microwave and millimeter-wave radios for telecom operators. Its product portfolio and target customers closely overlap Exalt's wireless backhaul focus.

Emerging players

• Airspan Networks: Airspan focuses on 4G/5G small cells and fixed wireless access with point-to-point and point-to-multipoint solutions. Its wireless backhaul and access products partially overlap Exalt's PMP and small-cell backhaul offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ExaltSolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/exalt-communications

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors4 records

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

M&A

Investments

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

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