What Enterprise Wireless Alliance does

Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) is a Virginia-based, FCC-certified frequency advisory committee and private trade association founded in 1953 (as SIRSA), serving business enterprise wireless users, wireless sales and service providers, private carrier operators, vendors and manufacturers, and public safety entities across the United States. The organization is headquartered in Herndon, VA, operates with 11-50 employees, and is governed as a non-stock nonprofit with a wholly-owned spectrum subsidiary, EWA Equity, Inc. (EEI), which acts as an FCC-recognized band manager for 220/221 MHz spectrum.

EWA's technology stack is anchored by a proprietary digital platform for FCC frequency coordination: Cevo is an online portal that lets users select frequencies and submit FCC applications, Cevo Go is a mobile/desktop app that delivers certified frequencies in minutes, License Bank provides read-only FCC license data access for dispersed workforces, License Management monitors compliance deadlines, and Spectrum Intel transforms FCC Universal Licensing System data into weekly market-area sales prospect reports. Supporting services include filing assistance, mapping and propagation research (Longley-Rice, terrain contour plots), interference resolution under an FCC MOU, engineering studies, leasing and acquisition support, an MBAN registration capability at 2.3 GHz, the EWA Connect member community, the Enterprise Wireless Solutions Center vendor marketplace, and a regulatory advocacy program. The organization processes more than 15,000 FCC applications annually and manages nearly 100,000 licenses — approximately twice the volume of any other certified frequency coordinator.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring membership dues (four categories with tiered pricing linked to vendor revenue or FCC license count), subscription services (License Bank at $2-$4 per call sign, Spectrum Intel at $1,200/year for one market area plus $600 per additional area, License Management at $5/call sign/year for members), and unit-priced professional services (FCC Form 601 preparation, license renewals, construction notices, coordination fees, engineering analyses). Distribution is primarily digital and self-serve through the Cevo platform and member portal, complemented by direct sales, an annual Wireless Leadership Summit, bi-weekly Regulatory Calls, and an Enterprise Wireless Insider newsletter. EWA goes to market via a sales-led, member-focused motion anchored by regulatory expertise and personalized spectrum consulting.

Name

Enterprise Wireless Alliance

Legal name

Enterprise Wireless Alliance

Website

https://enterprisewireless.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Enterprise Wireless Alliance is an FCC-certified frequency advisory committee and private trade association that provides spectrum coordination, FCC license preparation, license administration, and sales intelligence to business enterprise wireless users, carriers, manufacturers, and public safety entities in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Herndon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from four categories: Wireless Sales and Service Provider, Private Carrier Operator, Business/Enterprise, and Vendors. Fees vary by company type and revenue tier (e.g., Vendor revenue-based pricing from $795 to $10,000 annually).
2. License Services: Revenue from license preparation, filing assistance, frequency coordination, and license management services. Includes FCC Form preparation, construction notifications, license renewals, and license reviews.
3. License Administration: License Bank and License Management services with per-call-sign annual fees. License Management: $5/call sign/year for members (min $250) or $10/call sign/year for non-members (min $500).
4. Spectrum Intel Subscription: Annual subscription service providing FCC licensing data for sales prospecting. Priced at $1,200/year for one market area plus $600/year for each additional area.
5. Spectrum Research and Analysis: Spectrum availability analyses, terrain contour plots, terrain path studies, interference resolution services, and frequency coordination fees across various frequency bands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) is an FCC-certified frequency advisory committee that delivers spectrum management, FCC frequency coordination, license preparation and filing, and license administration services for business enterprise wireless users, wireless sales and service providers, manufacturers, private carriers, and public safety entities. Core revenue-generating offerings include proprietary software platforms (Cevo, Cevo Go, Spectrum Intel, License Bank, License Management), FCC filing services, engineering and interference resolution services, and a multi-tiered membership program supported by regulatory advocacy before the FCC and U.S. Congress.

Product overview

Enterprise Wireless Alliance offers a portfolio of spectrum management products and services for business enterprises, wireless sales/service providers, public safety entities, and private carrier operators. The core platform consists of Cevo® (online frequency coordination portal) and Cevo Go® (mobile app for certified frequencies), complemented by Spectrum Intel™ for sales prospecting and License Bank™/License Management for license administration. The ecosystem includes Filing Assistance for FCC applications, Mapping & Research services, Interference Resolution support, and Engineering Services. Additional offerings include EWA Connect (member community), the Enterprise Wireless Solutions Center® (vendor marketplace), and MBAN Registration. All services are oriented around FCC-certified frequency coordination and spectrum licensing for the private land mobile radio industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cevo: Online frequency coordination portal that simplifies applying for a new FCC license or modifying existing authorizations
• Cevo Go
• Spectrum Intel
• License Bank
• EWA Connect
• Enterprise Wireless Solutions Center
• Enterprise Wireless Insider
• License Management

Products and services

• Cevo® Online frequency coordination portal that simplifies applying for a new FCC license or modifying existing authorizations. Provides tools for frequency selection, common licensing tasks, and FCC application submission via PC or mobile device. Used by wireless sales/service providers, private carriers, and enterprise licensees.
• Cevo Go® Mobile app and desktop application that identifies and applies for EWA-certified frequencies within minutes. Supports immediate application for certified channels, channel monitoring, and search. All-inclusive pricing with no costs unless EWA receives permission to file an application. Available for Apple, Android, and web browsers.
• Spectrum Intel™ Sales lead generation tool that transforms FCC Universal Licensing System data into actionable information. Provides weekly reports on public safety and business/industrial license activity, including new/modified licenses, expirations, and buildout deadlines, plus online ULS query tools for custom searches nationwide. Priced at $1,200/year for one market area plus $600/year per additional area; eligible for manufacturer co-op programs up to 100%.
• License Bank™ Secure platform providing read-only access to FCC license data for dispersed workforces. Employees can view license information and produce official license copies without making changes. Tiered annual subscription with one-time implementation fees (0-499 call signs: $4/call sign/year + $2,500 setup; 500-999: $3/call sign/year + $3,500 setup; 1,000+: $2/call sign/year + $5,000 setup).
• License Management Service that monitors critical deadlines for FCC licenses with monthly alerts for construction notifications and renewals. Includes Basic License Review and Detailed License Analysis services to ensure compliance. Priced at $5/call sign/year for members (minimum $250) and $10/call sign/year for non-members (minimum $500), with $500 onboarding for 50 call signs.
• Filing Assistance FCC license application preparation, verification, and filing services. Includes FRN filing, FCC Form 601/603 preparation, construction notices, license renewals, and updates. FCC Form 601 Preparation: $205 member / $275 non-member; License Renewal: $125 member / $175 non-member per call sign; Construction Notice: $125 member / $175 non-member.
• Mapping & Research Spectrum research services including contour maps, terrain models, terrain contour plots (R6602), terrain path studies (Longley-Rice), and intermodulation studies to support spectrum availability and deployment planning.
• Interference Resolution Preliminary investigation of radio signal interference reports under Memorandum of Understanding with FCC. Includes Co-Channel User Report ($100) and Interference Mediation ($495) services for licensees in the Industrial/Business radio bands.
• Engineering Services Technical engineering services including terrain path studies (Longley/Rice TN101), terrain contour plots (R6602), intermodulation studies, terrain blockage showings, and contour analysis to support spectrum deployment and coordination.
• Leasing & Acquisition Spectrum leasing and acquisition guidance with access to nationwide 900 MHz exclusive spectrum (via EWA Equity, Inc.) and 450-470/800 MHz spectrum through professional partners, supporting business enterprises and municipalities.
• MBAN Registration Medical Body Area Network deployment registration capability at 2.3 GHz under agreement with the FCC, supporting healthcare technology deployments.
• EWA Connect Members-only online community for sharing information, educating one another, asking questions, and staying abreast of industry news and events. Powered by Sengii platform.
• Enterprise Wireless Solutions Center® Online resource for discovering wireless technologies, solutions, and vendors. Enables businesses and government organizations to find suitable vendors matching their requirements through an online marketplace model.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 15,000 FCC applications processed annually, twice that of any other certified frequency coordinator
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Televate, LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 21 January 2021EWA and Televate executed a formal agreement creating a strategic business alliance providing technical consulting services to EWA members with emphasis on broadband and related services.
• EWA Equity, Inc. (EEI)coreOthers · 1 January 2000EEI (formerly Spectrum Equity, Inc.) is a non-stock, wholly owned subsidiary of EWA organized to pursue strategic spectrum ventures. EEI holds 220/221 MHz licenses and, as FCC-recognized band manager, makes spectrum available to business enterprises and municipalities through lease agreements.
• National Wireless Communications Council (NWCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEWA is a voting member of NWCC and provides administrative and meeting management services. EWA Chief Strategy Officer Mark Crosby serves as Secretary/Treasurer. NWCC is a nonprofit association representing wireless communications interests of public safety, critical infrastructure, business, industrial, and manufacturers.
• Public Safety Coordination Associates (PSCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSCA represents a partnership between Forestry Conservation Communications Association (FCCA) and International Municipal Signal Association/International Association of Fire Chiefs (IMSA/IAFC). Under formal agreement, EWA submits nearly 100% of its public safety license applications through PSCA.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• ATDI: ATDI provides spectrum management and radio network planning software tools used by regulators and operators, offering an alternative technological path for spectrum coordination and planning work that overlaps with EWA's Cevo/engineering services.
• LS telcom: LS telcom is a global provider of spectrum management software, consulting, and regulatory solutions that competes with EWA's spectrum analysis and frequency coordination services in adjacent markets.
• Anterix: Anterix holds the largest 900 MHz spectrum portfolio for private LTE and is a direct counterparty in EWA-administered transition services, making it both a partner and a competitive alternative for enterprise private wireless customers.

Direct peers

• Comsearch (a CommScope company): Comsearch is one of the other FCC-certified frequency advisory committees and provides spectrum management, coordination, and consulting services to the wireless industry, directly competing with EWA for private wireless frequency coordination business.
• Public Safety Coordination Associates (PSCA): PSCA is the formal public-safety frequency coordination partner through which EWA files nearly 100% of public safety license applications, functioning as both a channel partner and an adjacent coordination body.
• Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA): TIA is a trade association serving the broader ICT and wireless manufacturing ecosystem, performing standards development and industry advocacy that overlaps with EWA's regulatory and membership functions.
• Televate, LLC: Televate is EWA's formal strategic alliance partner for broadband technical consulting, offering adjacent spectrum strategy and engineering services to the same enterprise and public safety customer base.

Others

• National Wireless Communications Council (NWCC): NWCC is the multi-stakeholder industry association of which EWA is a voting member; it overlaps on FCC advocacy for private wireless spectrum access and shares administrative functions with EWA.

Broad incumbents

• Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA / formerly PCIA): WIA represents the wireless infrastructure and tower industry with overlapping advocacy and member-service functions, though it focuses on siting and infrastructure rather than spectrum coordination specifically.
• CTIA: CTIA is the dominant U.S. wireless industry trade association representing mobile carriers; it overlaps with EWA on FCC advocacy and spectrum policy but focuses on commercial mobile rather than private land mobile radio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/EWA4Spectrum
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDmy7nWigGq_0uLIkt_56Pg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/enterprise-wireless-alliance

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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