What Nextmove Technologies does

Nextmove Technologies is a US-based, privately-held manufacturer of automated antenna alignment positioners headquartered in Hollis, New Hampshire. Founded in 2008, the company designs and produces the LinkAlign series of motorized positioners — including the 360RPT, 360FER, 360VPR, 360MPT, 360EER, 60EBP, xxLPT, 360AZR, and 360MPS product lines — which automatically point, track, and peak directional antennas using closed-loop RSSI monitoring, built-in GPS, digital compass, and embedded web-based controllers. All units operate on Power over Ethernet (PoE) and expose a JSON API for integration with commercial radios and satellite modems from manufacturers including Cambium, Ceragon, Cisco, Siklu, Radwin, Ubiquiti, iDirect, and Hughes. Adjacent product families include the LinkaSat tactical satellite systems, ALTE LTE range extenders, Ship-to-Shore maritime solutions, and Starlink adapter and tripod systems.

The company serves five primary use-case segments: cellular network operators and service providers (its largest segment, including a named T-Mobile COLT deployment), maritime operators, satellite communications (including LEO/MEO constellation tracking), E-band/millimeter wave operators, and government and defense customers. Named enterprise and government customers include T-Mobile, CenterPoint Energy, Cubic, the City of Palo Alto Office of Emergency Services, and a Sheriff Department. The company sells primarily through direct sales with phone/email contact and via the Streakwave Wireless distribution channel.

Nextmove's revenue model is hardware-centric, with MSRP pricing ranging from approximately $5,995 (ALTE LTE extender) to $50,000+ for high-capacity FER-55 systems, plus accessories priced $125-$13,500. The company operates a 20,000 sq ft Made-in-USA manufacturing facility and has no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or parent company relationships, consistent with a founder-led or closely-held independent business.

Name

Nextmove Technologies

Legal name

Nextmove Technologies

Website

https://nextmovetech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nextmove Technologies is a US-based manufacturer of automated antenna alignment positioners (LinkAlign series) used in microwave backhaul, satellite tracking, maritime, E-band, and government communications applications. The company sells motorized positioners with embedded GPS, compass, and JSON API to telecom operators, defense integrators, and government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RF Communications Equipment

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Antenna positioner systems
• Automatic antenna alignment
• Satellite tracking positioners
• Microwave backhaul alignment
• RF communications equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Hollis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Antenna Positioner Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from sale of LinkAlign antenna positioner systems including various series (360RPT, 360FER, 360VPR, 360MPT, 60EBP, 360EER, xxLPT, 360AZR, 360MPS). Products are sold with MSRP pricing ranging from approximately $10,000 to $50,000+ for complete systems. One-time hardware purchase model.
2. Integrated Antenna Solutions: Complete solutions including LinkaSat satellite antenna systems, ALTE cellular range extenders, and Ship to Shore maritime communications. Bundled offerings with antennas, feeds, RF chains, and positioners for complete communications solutions.
3. Accessories and Peripheral Devices: Sale of complementary products including tripods, transit cases, antenna adapter brackets, radio adapter brackets, GPS heading units, touchscreen handheld controllers, polarization rotators, and mast adapters. Accessories priced from $125 to $13,500.
4. Custom System Integration Services: Custom configurations and system integration services where Nextmove works with customers to specify and provide complete antenna alignment systems including antennas, transit cases, antenna masts, and radios for complete communications solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nextmove Technologies designs and manufactures a broad range of automatic antenna positioner products (LinkAlign and LinkaSat series) used in the communications market. Its systems provide motorized pan/tilt and full azimuth/elevation positioning with built-in GPS, digital compass, web-based controls, Power over Ethernet, and closed-loop RSSI auto-peak alignment for point-to-point microwave, millimeter wave, satellite, and LTE applications. The company also offers accessories such as tripods, adapter brackets, transit cases, polarization rotators, and handheld controllers, alongside custom system integration services.

Product overview

Nextmove Technologies offers the LinkAlign and LinkaSat series of antenna positioners - a comprehensive portfolio of automated antenna alignment solutions. The product line includes multiple positioner series (360RPT, 360FER, 360VPR, 360MPT, 360EER, 360AZR, 60EBP, xxLPT, 360MPS, 20EBI) that differ in range of motion capabilities (full azimuth/elevation, limited azimuth/elevation, or azimuth-only) and payload capacities. Supporting products include the ALTE 3G/4G LTE range extender, LinkaSat tactical satellite solutions, and Ship to Shore maritime communications systems. Accessories include 360POL polarization rotators, Touchscreen Handheld Controllers, GPS Heading Units, transit cases, adapter brackets for major radio manufacturers (Radiowaves, Commscope, Cambium, Ceragon, Cisco, Siklu, Radwin, Ubiquiti), and tripods/quadpods. All positioners feature built-in embedded controllers with web-based user interfaces and JSON API for remote control and integration. The company also offers Starlink Starshield adapter brackets and tripods for satellite internet applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LinkAlign: Main product brand for antenna positioner systems including RPT, FER, MPT, VPR, EER, EBP, AZR, LPT, MPS series. Features Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology with built-in GPS and compass, web-based user interface for antenna alignment.
• LinkaSat
• ALTE

Products and services

• LinkAlign-360RPT Series Line of sight auto-alignment positioners that remotely control or auto-point directional antennas for azimuth (pan) and a limited range of elevation (tilt), with built-in embedded controller, GPS, digital compass, and web-based user interface for terrestrial point-to-point links.
• LinkAlign-360FER Series Full azimuth and full elevation satellite and terrestrial antenna positioner series for GEO satellite tracking, ground-to-air tracking, terrestrial line of sight, and backhaul; includes built-in GPS, compass, web-based UI, and customizable continuous azimuth options.
• LinkAlign-360VPR Series High-precision antenna positioner with optional on-axis encoders providing 0.01 degree position resolution on both azimuth and elevation axes, Power over Ethernet, and web-based user interface.
• LinkAlign-360MPT Series Pan and tilt positioner for LEO/MEO satellite tracking, air-to-ground links, and maritime links, with optional IMU for pitch/roll/yaw stabilization and continuous azimuth option via slip ring and RF rotary joint.
• LinkAlign-360EER Series Auto antenna alignment positioners with full azimuth and +/-20 degree elevation control range, built-in embedded controller, GPS, and compass for terrestrial line-of-sight links.
• LinkAlign-360AZR Series Azimuth-only antenna positioner for pan or azimuth correction applications, with built-in embedded controller, GPS, compass, and web-based user interface.
• LinkAlign-60EBP Series E-Band antenna positioner for millimeter wave point-to-point radio links using larger antenna sizes (1-4 feet) that corrects for thermal expansion misalignment by monitoring link signal strength and actively re-peaking; supports 11-29 GHz microwave and 30-90 GHz E-Band.
• LinkAlign-xxLPT Series Antenna tower positioner with limited azimuth (pan) and elevation (tilt) range, built-in GPS and compass, and web-based user interface for terrestrial line of sight.
• LinkAlign-360MPS Series Radome-enclosed positioning systems providing full protection from wind and salt water for maritime applications, with a wide range of azimuth and elevation drive rates and optional pitch/roll/yaw stabilization.
• LinkAlign-20EBI Series Transportable Power over Ethernet antenna alignment installation tool that automatically acquires and peaks directional side arm mount antennas for rapid installation.
• LinkAlign-ALTE Series 3G/4G LTE range extender with six directional high gain antennas covering 360 degrees that automatically switches between antennas to select the best direction for cellular connection; works with Cradlepoint and Sierra Wireless LTE routers.
• LinkaSat Series Tactical satellite link solutions providing software tools to auto-acquire satellites, track medium and low earth orbit satellites, and provide one-touch buttons for pre-programmed satellites of interest; complete bundled offerings include antenna, feed, and RF chain.
• Ship to Shore Maritime Communications Ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship microwave radio line of sight communications solutions using LinkAlign series antenna positioners, designed for autonomous operation for ferry operators, offshore oil and gas, coastal patrol, cruise lines, cargo ships, and maritime vessels.
• Starlink Tripod Systems Adapter brackets and tripod systems for Starlink Starshield Gen 2 and Gen 3 antennas, including tactical lightweight folding tripods, standard tripods, and camera tripods with tool-less integration.
• LinkAlign Web-Based User Interface Web-based user interface hosted on each positioner's embedded controller, providing manual controls, stored locations, GPS targeting, auto peak, map visualization, RF mapping with heat maps, system settings, and NORAD TLE program tracking.
• LinkAlign JSON API Documented JSON API providing telemetry endpoints for position status, GPS/autopeak status, settings, stored locations, satellite data, and autoPeakSettings, plus command control for basic movements, track and ephemeris, sensor calibration, autopeak, and user management; uses Digest Authentication.

Quantifiable outcome

• Less than 90 seconds to acquire and less than 30 seconds to peak microwave line of sight link
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Streakwave WirelesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 January 2016Streakwave Wireless distributes the LinkAlign series antenna alignment positioners. The LinkAlign series automates setup and optimization of microwave point-to-point links for client bridges and backhaul applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Kymeta Corporation: Kymeta offers flat-panel electronically steered satellite terminals for mobile and fixed comms, intersecting with Nextmove's LinkaSat/Starshield tripod business as an alternative auto-acquisition satcom terminal architecture.

Others

• iDirect (ST Engineering iDirect): iDirect is a leading satellite modem vendor whose products are integrated with Nextmove positioners via the Auto Peak/SNMP interface, making it a tightly coupled ecosystem partner across Nextmove's satcom deployments.
• Cambium Networks: Cambium is a major microwave backhaul radio manufacturer whose PTP radios are supported by Nextmove adapter brackets; it represents the radio ecosystem Nextmove's LinkAlign attaches to, while also being a potential integrated-competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Comtech Telecommunications: Comtech provides satellite ground equipment, modems, and integrated managed satcom services; its RF/satellite ground segment is co-deployed alongside positioners like Nextmove's LinkaSat in defense and government networks.
• Gilat Satellite Networks: Gilat is a VSAT terminal and hub manufacturer with mobility/stabilization capabilities for in-motion satellite communications, a comparable end-customer universe to Nextmove's maritime and LEO/MEO tracking applications.
• Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: Kratos supplies antenna systems and ground station solutions to defense and satcom operators, directly comparable to Nextmove's E-band, GEO/LEO tracking, and maritime stabilized positioner lines for government programs.
• Hughes Network Systems: Hughes manufactures satellite modems, gateways, and managed satcom systems that interoperate with Nextmove positioners via the documented Auto Peak/SNMP integration, addressing overlapping enterprise and government end markets.
• Moog Inc. Moog's broad precision motion control portfolio includes antenna positioning subsystems for defense, space, and communications, overlapping with Nextmove's high-torque LinkAlign series (1–750+ ft/lb).

Direct peers

• Orbit Communications Systems: Orbit specializes in marine and terrestrial stabilized antenna positioners and tracking systems, directly comparable to Nextmove's MPS radome-enclosed maritime and MPT LEO/MEO tracking lines.
• Teledyne FLIR (FLIR Systems): Teledyne FLIR's PTU (Pan-Tilt Unit) product line offers precision motorized positioners used for surveillance antennas and RF payloads, directly competing with Nextmove's LinkAlign series in defense and security applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NextmoveTech
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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