Winegard

What Winegard does

Winegard Company, founded in 1954 and headquartered in Burlington, Iowa, designs and manufactures antennas, satellite systems, multi-source routers, cellular boosters, WiFi extenders, and smart RV monitoring products for the North American mobile-lifestyle market. Its core technology centers on connectivity products that aggregate multiple internet sources — 5G/LTE cellular, campground WiFi, and Starlink/Ethernet — through routers with automatic failover, alongside over-the-air HDTV antennas and satellite TV systems (DIRECTV, DISH, Bell, Shaw) designed for RVs, homes, trucks, and tailgating. The RV Halo ecosystem extends this stack into IoT-style smart monitoring with sensors for water leaks, temperature/humidity, motion, and door/window contact, paired with a mobile app and an optional subscription tier; the Pilot IQ vehicle monitor adds SAE J1939/J1708 telematics for diesel motorhomes.

Winegard sells through a hybrid go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce on winegard.com, an Authorized Dealer Network of RV dealerships (formalized via an Authorized Reseller Program and UMAP pricing effective October 1, 2025), an Elkhart, Indiana factory installation facility for OEM/factory fitment, and affiliate marketing. Revenue mixes hardware sales (ranging from $14.99 accessories to $2,249 satellite TV systems) with recurring FreedomGO cellular data plans (Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T), subscription services including RV Halo Pro and satellite TV bundles, managed Starlink business internet services with consolidated monthly billing, and contract manufacturing through its Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Division. The company operates three wholly-owned subsidiaries — WiFiRanger, Silverleaf, and the Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Division — and is led by CEO Randy Winegard.

Name

Winegard

Legal name

Winegard Company

Website

https://winegard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Winegard designs and manufactures antennas, satellite systems, multi-source routers, cellular boosters, and smart RV monitoring products primarily for North American RV owners, mobile professionals, homeowners, and small-business fleet customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Connectivity & Entertainment Hardware

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (51741), Telecommunications Resellers and Agents for Wireless Telecommunication Services (51712)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Small Business/SoHo Routers & Gateways (HDAFAIAH)

Keywords

• RV antennas
• Satellite TV systems
• Cellular signal boosters
• Mobile connectivity routers
• RV smart monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products: Winegard generates primary revenue from selling hardware products including antennas, satellite systems, routers, cellular boosters, WiFi extenders, and smart sensors. Products range from $14.99 accessories to $2,249 complete satellite TV systems.
2. Data Plans (FreedomGO): Recurring cellular data plans offering connectivity through Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T networks. Plans range from $20/month for 1GB to $139/month for unlimited high-speed data. No-contract 30-day plans available.
3. Satellite TV Service Plans: Partnership with DIRECTV, DISH, Sling TV, DIRECTV STREAM for satellite and streaming TV services. Multiple provider options including Bell and Shaw for Canadian customers.
4. RV Halo Pro Membership: Subscription service required for remote features and expanded in-app functionality for the RV Halo smart ecosystem. Provides exclusive data plan discounts and enhanced monitoring capabilities.
5. Starlink Business Internet: Managed Starlink services for businesses with consolidated monthly billing covering data usage, management, and technical support.
6. Contract Manufacturing: Winegard Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Division offers contract manufacturing capabilities to other businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Winegard designs, manufactures, and sells antennas, satellite TV systems, cellular boosters, multi-source routers, and smart IoT monitoring products primarily for RV owners, mobile professionals, and homeowners. The company also offers subscription-based mobile data plans (FreedomGO), managed Starlink business internet services, and contract manufacturing capabilities through its Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Division. Its integrated ecosystem combines over-the-air and satellite TV reception, multi-source internet routing with automatic failover, and the RV Halo smart monitoring platform.

Product overview

Winegard offers a comprehensive ecosystem of connectivity, smart RV monitoring, and TV/entertainment products designed primarily for the RV and mobile lifestyle market. The product portfolio is organized into three interconnected categories: Connectivity (routers, cellular boosters, WiFi extenders, and Starlink solutions), Smart (RV Halo ecosystem including monitoring hubs and various sensors, plus Pilot IQ vehicle monitoring), and TV (antennas, satellite dishes, and streaming solutions). The connectivity lineup centers on multi-source routers (Gateway 4G/5G, Basestation 5G, ConnecT 5G) that automatically failover between 5G/LTE cellular, campground WiFi, and Starlink/satellite internet. The Smart ecosystem is anchored by the RV Halo app and Smart Hub, supporting water leak, temperature/humidity, contact, and motion sensors for comprehensive RV monitoring. TV products include Air 360+ antennas (combining OTA HDTV with 5G connectivity), Trav'ler Pro and RoadTrip satellite systems, and portable Carryout antennas. The company also provides FreedomGO mobile data plans and Starlink managed services. Products are available for both consumer RVs and business/commercial applications, with factory installation and dealer networks supporting the product ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pilot IQ (VMS500) Advanced digital vehicle monitoring system for diesel motorhomes and heavy-duty chassis. Connects to SAE J1939 and J1708 data networks to display real-time engine performance data, fault diagnostics, and trip/fuel tracking on a customizable dashboard.
• RV Halo Smart Hub Indoor hub for RV monitoring and smart sensor management. Enables remote monitoring of RV location, power, and systems via the RV Halo app with GPS tracking and geofencing capabilities.
• RV Halo Sensor Pack Bundle of five RV Halo smart sensors including water leak, temperature/humidity, contact, and motion sensors with Bluetooth dongle for legacy router compatibility.
• RangePro Cellular Booster RV 4G LTE and 5G cellular booster enhancing voice, text, and data signals for all North American carriers. Multi-device support with improved connectivity and extended battery life; includes 3-year warranty and lifetime tech support.
• Extreme 2.0 WiFi Extender Outdoor WiFi extender providing up to 1000 feet of boosted wireless range. Supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands with multiple wireless standards and U.S.-based servers for enhanced security.
• Gateway 4G (GW-1000) Ceiling-mount RV 4G LTE WiFi router designed to pair with Air 360+ antenna. Creates a central hub for all RV devices and internet sources.
• Gateway 5G (GW-5G01) Ceiling RV 5G router for Air 360+ 5G antenna enabling multi-source connectivity. Supports 5G/LTE, WiFi-as-WAN, and Starlink/Ethernet with automatic failover.
• Basestation 5G Indoor 5G router with smart sensor compatibility. All-in-one connectivity solution combining 5G/LTE, campground WiFi, and Ethernet sources with automatic failover. Supports 50+ connected devices.
• ConnecT 5G Outdoor rooftop 5G router with integrated HDTV antenna. Provides extended WiFi range, GPS tracking, and Starlink-ready Ethernet in a low-profile dome design.
• Air 360+ 5G (AR2-5G1) First OTA antenna system with integrated WiFi and 5G connectivity. Omnidirectional antenna with 4G filter receiving FM, VHF, UHF signals up to 55 miles. ATSC 3.0 ready for 4K Ultra HD.
• Air 360+ 4G (AR2-V2S) Outdoor RV HDTV, WiFi, and 4G antenna with amplified omnidirectional reception. Compatible with Gateway 4G router for enhanced connectivity.
• DIRECTV Trav'ler Pro Roof-mount automatic satellite TV antenna for DIRECTV with multi-TV support. Enables separate satellite programming on multiple TVs simultaneously with all-automatic operation.
• DISH Trav'ler Pro Roof-mount automatic satellite TV antenna for DISH with multi-TV support. Uses approved home satellite programming for consistent RV viewing experience.
• RoadTrip T4 Roof-mount in-motion satellite TV antenna with provider flexibility supporting DISH, DIRECTV, or Bell TV. Compact design for smallest footprint in its class.
• Carryout G3 Portable Satellite Antenna Portable satellite TV antenna with provider flexibility for high-performance reception wherever needed.
• Elite 7550 Outdoor HDTV Antenna Outdoor directional HDTV antenna with amplified reception. NextGen TV compatible with superior signal quality for home applications.
• FlatWave Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna Indoor multidirectional amplified HDTV antenna with 55-mile max range. NextGen TV compatible for local channel reception.
• Classic Series Yagi YA7000C HDTV Antenna Outdoor directional Yagi HDTV antenna with low VHF and 70-mile max range. NextGen TV compatible for extended reception.
• FreedomGO Mobile Data Plans No-contract mobile data plans for RVs with flexible packages from major carriers including Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T. Plans range from 1GB to unlimited 5G options with 30-day validity.
• Starlink Business Internet (Managed Services) Starlink Managed Services for businesses providing consolidated monthly billing covering data usage, management, and support with streamlined connectivity.
• Contract Manufacturing Services Winegard Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Division offering contract manufacturing capabilities for custom technology products to other businesses.
• RV Halo Water Sensor RV Halo smart sensor for water leak detection in vulnerable areas with Bluetooth connectivity.
• RV Halo Temperature and Humidity Sensor RV Halo smart sensor for continuous climate monitoring inside RV or fridge with customizable threshold alerts.
• RV Halo Contact Sensor RV Halo smart sensor for monitoring door and window closures with instant smartphone notifications.
• RV Halo Motion Sensor RV Halo smart sensor for motion detection with 110-degree horizontal and 50-degree vertical field of view and instant alerts.
• Cargo Trays Storage organization solutions for RVs enabling convenient access to cargo and gear with sliding tray mechanisms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30x faster connectivity compared to 4G LTE with Gateway 5G
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Go Power!coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership integration with Go Power! solar controllers enabling RV Halo app access to system voltage, charge current, charge history, and device temperature monitoring. Compatible models include GP-SB-PWM-30-BT and GP-PWM-30-UL solar controllers.
• Bauer ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership integration with Bauer Products for Bluetooth RV locks, providing secure and convenient access management for Winegard RV Halo customers through the mobile app.
• T-MobilecoreTechnology or IntegrationT-Mobile is a carrier partner providing cellular data connectivity through Winegard FreedomGO plans. T-Mobile 5G unlimited plans available at $99/30 days with Winegard 5G routers.
• VerizoncoreTechnology or IntegrationVerizon is a carrier partner providing cellular data connectivity through Winegard Connected by Verizon FreedomGO plans. Plans range from $109/month for unlimited 25Mbps to $139/month for unlimited 50Mbps.
• AT&TcoreTechnology or IntegrationAT&T is a carrier partner providing cellular data connectivity through Winegard FreedomGO plans with both US-only and US & Canada coverage options.
• DIRECTVcoreTechnology or IntegrationDIRECTV is a satellite TV provider partner. Winegard offers roof-mount automatic satellite TV systems (Trav'ler Pro) and portable options compatible with DIRECTV programming.
• DISHcoreTechnology or IntegrationDISH is a satellite TV provider partner. Winegard offers DISH Trav'ler Pro roof-mount systems and DISH Playmaker portable satellite systems.
• Starlink (SpaceX)coreTechnology or IntegrationWinegard offers Starlink-compatible routers and provides Starlink Managed Services for businesses. Winegard routers feature interchangeable LAN/WAN connection for Starlink as alternate backhaul. Starlink Business Internet offered with consolidated monthly billing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TP-Link: TP-Link is a global networking equipment incumbent with consumer routers, mesh systems, and 5G gateways, supplying price-competitive alternatives to Winegard's connectivity products.
• NETGEAR: NETGEAR is a broad networking incumbent offering consumer and SMB routers, mesh WiFi, and mobile hotspots, providing alternative connectivity hardware to Winegard's WiFi extender and multi-source router categories.

Direct peers

• Antennas Direct: Antennas Direct manufactures consumer and professional-grade HDTV antennas with extended-range reception, competing directly with Winegard's outdoor directional and Yagi home antenna portfolio.
• weBoost (Wilson Electronics): weBoost is the leading brand of cellular signal boosters for vehicles, homes, and commercial applications, directly competing with Winegard's RangePro 4G LTE/5G cellular booster line.
• Cradlepoint (Ericsson): Cradlepoint produces mobile and IoT networking routers with multi-WAN and cellular failover capabilities for vehicles and enterprise fleets, competing directly with Winegard's multi-source Gateway, Basestation, and ConnecT router families.
• Peplink / Pepwave: Peplink builds multi-WAN routers with SpeedFusion bonding and cellular/satellite failover, targeting the same mobile connectivity and RV/marine use cases as Winegard's multi-source router ecosystem.
• Mohu: Mohu designs and sells indoor and outdoor HDTV antennas for cord-cutting consumers, competing with Winegard's FlatWave Amplified and other consumer home antenna products.
• Channel Master: Channel Master is a long-established OTA HDTV antenna manufacturer for residential and professional installation, directly competing with Winegard's Elite, FlatWave, and Yagi home antenna lineup.
• King Controls: King Controls designs and manufactures satellite TV antennas and connectivity solutions specifically for the RV market, directly competing with Winegard's Trav'ler Pro, RoadTrip, and Carryout product lines for DIRECTV and DISH subscribers.

Emerging players

• Mobi Technologies: Mobi (formerly MobiTV) is an emerging player in connected-vehicle and mobile entertainment software, representing a partial-overlap competitor to Winegard's streaming and connectivity service offerings for the RV and trucking segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/winegard
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/WinegardCompany
• Facebookfacebook.com/winegardco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/winegard-company
• Instagraminstagram.com/winegard.co

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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