What Castle Rock Microwave does

Castle Rock Microwave is a turnkey wireless system integrator headquartered in Castle Rock, Colorado, founded in 2014 and serving customers across the Rocky Mountain Region. The company specializes in microwave backhaul, fixed wireless broadband, mesh networks, and private LTE/CBRS deployments, with an expanded portfolio that now includes supercapacitor energy storage, video surveillance, DAS/BDA/ECCRS public safety systems, and enterprise security/IT networking. It operates a vendor-agnostic integration model delivering end-to-end services via its proprietary 3DS process (Discover, Design, Deploy, Support), spanning site surveys, RF planning, FCC coordination, tower construction, hardware installation, configuration, optimization, testing, and ongoing maintenance under SLA-backed support tiers.

The company holds Elite Partner status with Cambium Networks and Exclusive Channel Partner status with Aviat Networks, supplemented by partnerships with Juniper, Fortinet, Axis Communications, Rajant, Cradlepoint, Comba, SuperCap Energy, SpotterRF, Zetron, and Radisys. Its primary customer segments are utilities (electric cooperatives, water utilities), state and local government and public safety agencies, with secondary segments in railroads, broadband providers, education, and Native Nations leveraging FCC 2.5 GHz spectrum. Documented engagements include a microwave upgrade for Aurora Water (155 Mbps to 1.2 Gbps), an 11-tower broadband buildout for Rio Blanco County achieving 92% take rate, microwave deployments for the Town of Castle Rock, radio systems support for Douglas County Sheriff's Office, and complex tower relocation for CORE Electric Cooperative.

Revenue is generated through two streams: professional services (system design, deployment, integration, and ongoing support on multi-year contracts) and hardware resale (microwave radios and related infrastructure from vendor partners). Pricing is proposal-based, tied to Scope of Work documents with 30-day expiration, supported by a first-year performance guarantee that drives customer retention. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting utilities, government agencies, railroads, and tribal organizations, augmented by a Trusted Partner Network referral ecosystem, an active newsletter, LinkedIn/Facebook presence, and industry events such as the PSCS Radio Summit. The company maintains 11-50 employees and operates as an independent, privately held entity with no disclosed external funding or ownership changes since founding.

Name

Castle Rock Microwave

Legal name

Castle Rock Microwave

Website

https://castlerockmicrowave.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Castle Rock Microwave is a turnkey wireless system integrator in Castle Rock, Colorado, designing and deploying microwave backhaul, fixed wireless, private LTE/CBRS, and public safety radio systems for utilities, state and local governments, railroads, and Native Nations across the Rocky Mountain Region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wireless System Integration Services

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Telecom Tower & Mast Construction (Greenfield Builds, Foundations, Erection) (IMAFAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Network & Infrastructure for Security Systems (Cabling, PoE, Wireless, Edge Compute) (BPAKAGAI)

Keywords

• Wireless system integration
• Microwave backhaul solutions
• Fixed wireless broadband
• Public safety communications
• Private LTE networks

Headquarters

HQ city

Castle Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. System Integration Services: End-to-end wireless system design, deployment, and support services including site surveys, RF planning, tower construction, FCC coordination, hardware installation, configuration, optimization, testing, and ongoing maintenance
2. Wireless Equipment Sales: Sales of microwave radios, wireless broadband equipment, antennas, and related infrastructure hardware from vendor partners including Cambium Networks and Aviat Networks

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Castle Rock Microwave is a turnkey wireless system integrator that designs, deploys, and supports microwave backhaul, fixed wireless broadband, mesh networks, and private LTE/CBRS solutions for utilities, government/public safety agencies, railroads, Native Nations, and broadband providers. The company operates as a vendor-agnostic integrator representing equipment from Cambium Networks, Aviat Networks, Juniper, Fortinet, and other partners, and delivers projects through its proprietary 3DS (Discovery, Design, Deployment, Support) process covering site surveys, RF planning, network design, installation, configuration, testing, and ongoing maintenance.

Product overview

Castle Rock Microwave is a turnkey wireless system integrator offering a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for microwave backhaul, fixed wireless broadband, mesh networks, private LTE/CBRS, video surveillance, and enterprise networking. The company operates as a vendor-agnostic integrator representing multiple technology partners including Cambium Networks (PTP, PMP 450, ePMP, cnMatrix, cnPilot, cnRanger, cnReach, cnVision), Aviat Networks (WTM4000), and security solutions from Juniper Networks and Fortinet. The core offering is delivered through the 3DS process (Discovery, Design, Deployment, Support) framework. Solutions span point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless technologies, supercapacitor energy storage, DAS/BDA/ECCRS for public safety, and mobility solutions for in-vehicle connectivity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Microwave Backhaul (Point-to-Point)

Quantifiable outcome

• Upgraded network capacity from 155 Mbps to 519 Mbps - 1.2 Gbps for Aurora Water
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cambium NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationElite Partner status. Cambium Networks provides point-to-point (PTP) and point-to-multipoint (PMP) wireless solutions including PTP 550/550E, PTP 670, PTP 820 series, PMP 450 platform, ePMP, cnRanger LTE, and Wi-Fi/enterprise solutions. Castle Rock Microwave designs and deploys systems using Cambium equipment.
• Aviat NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive Channel Partner. Aviat Networks WTM4000 Series all-outdoor radio solution provides ultra-high capacity microwave backhaul with SDN capabilities. Castle Rock Microwave deploys Aviat equipment for customer networks.
• Trusted Partner Network MembersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity of industry partners collaborating on microwave and wireless projects with referral, execution support, and reselling opportunities. Targets public safety, utilities, railroads, city/county, Native Nations, and education sectors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Communication Technology Services (CTS): CTS is a national integrator of wireless and DAS infrastructure serving enterprise, public safety, and carrier customers. Like Castle Rock Microwave, CTS designs and deploys in-building wireless, public safety radio coverage, and small cell solutions on a turnkey basis.
• Mobile Communications America (MCA): MCA is a wireless systems integrator providing two-way radio, microwave backhaul, and wireless network deployment to public safety, utilities, and enterprise customers. Comparable business model selling vendor equipment bundled with integration services.
• BearCom: BearCom is a national integrator of two-way radios, wireless broadband, and video surveillance solutions for public safety, government, and commercial customers. Direct overlap with Castle Rock Microwave's public safety radio coverage and wireless deployment offerings.
• Tessco Technologies (now part of STAR Wireless): Tessco is a value-added distributor and solutions provider for wireless infrastructure, serving carriers, integrators, and government with products and integration support. Overlaps with Castle Rock Microwave in the vendor equipment and system integration value chain.

Emerging players

• Cambium Networks: Cambium is Castle Rock Microwave's primary vendor partner and an emerging equipment manufacturer in fixed wireless and microwave backhaul. While primarily a vendor, Cambium also sells direct and through other channel partners, making it a partial competitor at the solution layer.
• Aviat Networks: Aviat Networks is Castle Rock Microwave's exclusive channel partner for high-capacity microwave backhaul radios. Aviat sells direct to large carriers but relies on partners like Castle Rock for utility, public safety, and tribal segments where it is a partial competitor.
• Cradlepoint (Ericsson): Cradlepoint, an Ericsson subsidiary, provides 4G/5G wireless edge and private LTE solutions for public safety, enterprise, and mobility use cases. Overlaps with Castle Rock Microwave's private LTE/CBRS and in-vehicle connectivity offerings as both a vendor partner and emerging competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Motorola Solutions: Motorola Solutions is a large incumbent in mission-critical communications, including LMR, public safety radio systems, and command center software. Its solutions overlap with Castle Rock Microwave's public safety, ERCES, and Zetron-related dispatch offerings but at much greater scale and breadth.
• MasTec (Infrastructure): MasTec is a large infrastructure construction firm with telecom, utility, and pipeline capabilities including tower and wireless network construction. It competes for the same enterprise telecom infrastructure RFPs but operates nationally with substantially more resources.
• Vertiv Holdings: Vertiv is a broad infrastructure provider for data centers and communication networks, with overlapping power, cooling, and network infrastructure expertise. While focused on data centers, its telecom power and infrastructure solutions compete for adjacent budgets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/castlerockmicrowave
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/castle-rock-microwave

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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