Microwave Networks
Microwave Networks, Inc. is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of mission-critical point-to-point and point-to-multipoint microwave radio systems, serving government, public safety, utilities, oil & gas, and mobile network operators globally with the Proteus radio family, integrated MPLS, FIPS 140-2 encryption, and AI-powered physical-layer cyber security.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1974
- HeadquartersStafford, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Microwave Networks does
Microwave Networks, Inc. is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of mission-critical point-to-point and point-to-multipoint microwave radio systems, headquartered and manufactured in Stafford, Texas. Founded in 1974, the company has spent approximately 50 years designing, building, and servicing licensed and unlicensed microwave radios for government, public safety, utilities, oil & gas, and mobile network operator customers. The product portfolio centers on the Proteus family of radios (MX, MX+, OIP, UMX, E-Band) operating across 4-80 GHz, with integrated Layer 2/3 networking and MPLS, FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validated encryption, and the AI-powered Proteus Cybershield platform for physical-layer industrial cyber security.
The company generates revenue through direct hardware sales of microwave radio systems, complemented by professional services (design, build, deployment) and lifecycle support services including extended warranties up to 20 years and 24/7 technical support. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all sales are conducted via dedicated regional sales teams across six global territories (North America, Central America/Caribbean, South America, Europe, Africa/Middle East, and Asia Pacific) through direct enterprise engagement. The customer base is concentrated in mission-critical verticals where five-nines reliability, compliance with P25/LTE standards, and seamless TDM-to-IP migration capability are mandatory requirements.
Microwave Networks has designed, built, and supported thousands of mission-critical networks over its operating history and emphasizes "Made in the U.S.A." manufacturing. Competitive differentiation is anchored in 50+ years of microwave engineering expertise, proprietary native TDM/Ethernet hybrid radio architecture, FIPS 140-2 validated encryption, AI-powered physical-layer cyber security, and a 99.999% availability design standard. The company operates as a management-owned private corporation with no disclosed funding, M&A, or parent company relationships.
Microwave Networks firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Microwave Networks
- Legal name
- Microwave Networks, Inc.
- Website
- https://microwavenetworks.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1974
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Microwave Networks, Inc. is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of mission-critical point-to-point and point-to-multipoint microwave radio systems, serving government, public safety, utilities, oil & gas, and mobile network operators globally with the Proteus radio family, integrated MPLS, FIPS 140-2 encryption, and AI-powered physical-layer cyber security.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Microwave Networks industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mission-Critical Microwave Radio Communications
- SIC
- Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Microwave & Licensed Point-to-Point Backhaul for Grid Operations (EUADAIAE)
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Where Microwave Networks is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Stafford
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Microwave Networks business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Microwave Radio Hardware Sales: Sale of mission-critical microwave radio systems including Proteus MX, MX+, OIP, UMX, E-Band platforms across licensed (6-80 GHz) and unlicensed (4.9/5.8 GHz) frequency bands. Hardware is sold as a one-time capital purchase with optional configuration packages (indoor, split-mount, outdoor).
- Professional Services (Design, Build, Support): Lifecycle professional services encompassing network design (path surveys, frequency planning, network design, transmission/networking engineering, project management), build services (project management, factory staging/integration, field installation, supervision), and support services (extended warranties up to 20 years, 24/7 technical support, spares, preventive maintenance, SW/HW refresh programs, training). Warranty tiers include 2-year standard, 3-year extended, 5-year super, and custom lifetime options.
- Managed Services / Support Contracts: Custom life cycle support service programs tailored to customer requirements, offering peace of mind through high network reliability and availability. Includes advanced replacement (2-day emergency shipment), RMA repair services (under 30-day turnaround), and 24/7 technical support. Training courses offered at factory or on-site.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | 2-Year Standard Warranty — included with all Microwave Networks equipment purchases |
| Other | Multi-year contract | 3-Year Extended Warranty — hassle-free coverage for one additional year beyond standard |
| Other | Multi-year contract | 5-Year Super Warranty — up to five years of hassle-free repair |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Life-Time Warranty — extends warranty for the life of the equipment |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
Microwave Networks product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Microwave Networks designs, manufactures, and supports the Proteus family of mission-critical point-to-point and point-to-multipoint microwave radio systems spanning 4-80 GHz, simultaneously carrying native TDM and native Ethernet/IP for P25, DMR, and LTE networks. Its portfolio includes Proteus MX/MX+ hybrid radios, the Proteus OIP all-outdoor radio, Proteus UMX lightly licensed MIMO bridges, Proteus E-Band 70-80 GHz short-haul radios, the Proteus Cybershield AI physical-layer cyber security platform, Advanced Networking MPLS, and full lifecycle Design, Build, and Support services for government, public safety, utilities, oil & gas, and carrier customers.
Product overview
Microwave Networks offers a portfolio of mission critical microwave radio communications products and services. The product line centers on the Proteus family of radios: Proteus MX (hybrid TDM/Ethernet radio up to 350 Mbps), Proteus MX+ (next-generation gigabit radio exceeding 500 Mbps per channel), Proteus Cybershield (AI-powered cyber security platform), Proteus OIP (all-outdoor licensed radios 6-38 GHz), Proteus UMX (unlicensed/licensed PTP and PTMP bridges), and Proteus E-Band (70-80 GHz high-capacity short haul radios). These are complemented by Advanced Networking MPLS for IP transition and Network Management Systems (SPARCS NMS, Element Manager, Chart Recorder, Network Health Mobile App). Services span the full lifecycle: Design Services (network planning with 99.999% availability targets), Build Services (deployment and factory acceptance), and Life Cycle Support Services (extended warranties up to 20 years, 24/7 support, training, repairs/RMA). The company also offers WIFI6E monitoring and mitigation services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Proteus MX Mission-critical Ethernet/TDM hybrid radio supporting native TDM and native Ethernet/IP transport for public safety, utility, government, and industrial customers. Operates across 6-38 GHz with bandwidth speeds up to 350 Mbps, providing redundancy of all traffic and overhead channels with automatic switchover, integrated Layer 2/3 networking, and FIPS 140-2 validated encryption.
- Proteus MX+ Next-generation Gigabit Ethernet radio with native TDM backhaul for mission-critical applications, delivering data rates above 500 Mbps per RF channel with provisions for two separate RF channels achieving data rates exceeding 1 Gbps, with 100% redundancy of traffic-carrying channels and superior system gain.
- Proteus Cybershield AI-powered cyber security platform that enables industrial, commercial, and critical infrastructure operators to improve reliability, safety, and cyber security of their assets by monitoring electrical signals between assets and PLCs at the physical Level 0 to proactively identify and mitigate cyber attacks using machine learning algorithms.
- Proteus OIP 6-38 GHz licensed all-outdoor radio providing a complete Ethernet transport solution with zero-footprint installation, ring topologies, MPLS support, and P25/LTE interoperability for public safety, utility, railroad, and LTE network operators.
- Proteus UMX 4.9 and 5.8 GHz lightly licensed point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radio with OFDM waveform and 2x2 dual-polarization MIMO architecture, delivering aggregate net throughput up to 310 Mbps for robust operation in congested areas with high RF interference.
- Proteus E-Band 70-80 GHz high-capacity short-haul radio providing 1-5 Gbps FDD for short-haul applications, serving as a primary path between campus buildings where fiber is not available or feasible.
- Advanced Networking MPLS Multi Protocol Label Switching solution enabling transition from legacy to IP networks and transporting voice, data, and video with pre-planned paths, automatic fast reroute, traffic prioritization (Class of Service), VPN encryption, and dynamic bandwidth for mission-critical P25 and LTE networks.
- Network Management Systems Network and element management suite including SPARCS SNMP NMS for unlimited remote access supporting up to 25,000 devices, Element Manager for complete network management, built-in Chart Recorder for diagnostics, and Network Health Mobile Application for mobile network monitoring.
- Design Services Network design services including path surveys, frequency planning and coordination, network design, transmission engineering, networking engineering including MPLS, project and site engineering, and cyber security controls. Designs are engineered to achieve 99.999% availability with link budgeting of >=30 dB margin.
- Build Services Network deployment services including project management, factory staging and integration, factory acceptance testing, build documentation, field installation and supervision, and field acceptance testing for mission-critical microwave radio networks.
- Life Cycle Support Services Lifecycle support services including extended warranties up to 20 years, 24/7 technical support, training (onsite and at factory), spares and safety stocks, advanced replacement (2-day emergency shipment), preventive maintenance, RMA repair (under 30-day turnaround), and SW and HW refresh programs.
- WIFI6E Monitoring and Mitigation Services for monitoring and mitigating WIFI6E interference issues affecting the performance of mission-critical microwave radio networks.
Quantifiable outcome
- 99.999% availability (five-nines reliability) or better per design criteria
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Microwave Networks
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Microwave Networks technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature6 records
Microwave Networks partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Microwave Networks competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Aviat Networks: Direct competitor in mission-critical point-to-point microwave radio systems for public safety, utilities, and federal/government customers. Closest pure-play comparable in product, customer base, and end markets.
- Cambium Networks: Specializes in point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless backhaul, particularly in unlicensed/licensed-light bands. Overlaps with Microwave Networks' UMX and OIP product lines.
- Ceragon Networks: Wireless backhaul specialist offering point-to-point microwave systems for mobile operators, utilities, and public safety — overlapping heavily with Microwave Networks' mission-critical and carrier backhaul portfolio.
- DragonWave-X (now part of REMEC Broadband Wireless Networks): Packet microwave radio specialist serving mobile backhaul and enterprise applications, historically a direct peer in the carrier microwave backhaul category.
- Siklu (a Mersen company): Provider of millimeter-wave (E-band and V-band) wireless backhaul systems. Directly competes in the high-capacity short-haul microwave segment where Microwave Networks' Proteus E-Band product competes.
Broad incumbents
- Huawei: Global incumbent offering comprehensive microwave backhaul solutions. While largely excluded from U.S. federal procurement today, it remains a major competitor in international carrier and utility markets adjacent to Microwave Networks' footprint.
- Nokia: Global incumbent offering microwave and packet backhaul as part of its broader mobile networks portfolio. Competes in 4G/5G backhaul and Anyhaul transport, including with utility and public-safety customers.
- Ericsson: Global telecom equipment incumbent with a significant microwave backhaul portfolio (MINI-LINK). Competes in carrier backhaul with far broader scale and R&D resources than Microwave Networks.
- NEC Corporation (iPasolink): Large incumbent with iPasolink microwave backhaul solutions targeting mobile operators. Competes in carrier and utility backhaul but as part of a broader telecom and IT portfolio.
Emerging players
- Intracom Telecom: Provides point-to-point and point-to-multipoint microwave radio systems with focus on EMEA and emerging markets. Overlaps with Microwave Networks in mission-critical and utility backhaul use cases, particularly outside North America.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Microwave Networks social profiles
Digital presenceMicrowave Networks compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Microwave Networks financial estimates
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Microwave Networks leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Microwave Networks funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Microwave Networks M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Microwave Networks
What does Microwave Networks do?
Microwave Networks designs, manufactures, and supports the Proteus family of mission-critical point-to-point and point-to-multipoint microwave radio systems spanning 4-80 GHz, simultaneously carrying native TDM and native Ethernet/IP for P25, DMR, and LTE networks. Its portfolio includes Proteus MX/MX+ hybrid radios, the Proteus OIP all-outdoor radio, Proteus UMX lightly licensed MIMO bridges, Proteus E-Band 70-80 GHz short-haul radios, the Proteus Cybershield AI physical-layer cyber security platform, Advanced Networking MPLS, and full lifecycle Design, Build, and Support services for government, public safety, utilities, oil & gas, and carrier customers.
Is Microwave Networks a public or private company?
Microwave Networks is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Microwave Networks founded?
Microwave Networks was founded in 1974. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Microwave Networks based?
Microwave Networks is headquartered in Stafford, United States, in the North America region.
How does Microwave Networks make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Microwave Radio Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are professional Services (Design, Build, Support) and managed Services / Support Contracts.
Who are Microwave Networks's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Aviat Networks, Cambium Networks, Ceragon Networks, DragonWave-X (now part of REMEC Broadband Wireless Networks) and Siklu (a Mersen company). Broad incumbents are Huawei, Nokia, Ericsson and NEC Corporation (iPasolink). Intracom Telecom is listed as an emerging player.
Does Microwave Networks have an API?
No public API is recorded for Microwave Networks.
What industry is Microwave Networks in?
Microwave Networks's product category is Mission-Critical Microwave Radio Communications. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUADAIAE, Microwave & Licensed Point-to-Point Backhaul for Grid Operations. Its SIC code is 3669.