cloudburst9

Name

cloudburst9

Legal name

Cloudburst9 LLC

Website

https://cloudburst9.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Internet Services

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHDAIABAJ

Rural & Universal Service Fixed Broadband Providers

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Telecommunications & Network Services/Fixed-Line Telecommunications (Voice & Broadband)

Keywords

• Rural wireless internet
• Fiber internet service
• Streaming TV service
• Landline phone service
• Equipment protection plans

Headquarters

HQ city

West Liberty

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Internet Subscription Services: Monthly recurring subscription fees for fixed wireless and fiber internet services at various speed tiers. Customers pay a base monthly rate with optional add-ons such as Managed Wi-Fi service and equipment protection plans.
2. Streaming TV Service: Monthly subscription fees for Epic streaming TV service with six channel packages ranging from 35+ to 235+ channels, plus optional Remote DVR add-on for cloud-based recording.
3. Landline Phone Service: Monthly subscription fees for residential (unlimited) and business phone service delivered via fiber infrastructure.
4. Equipment Protection Plans: Monthly protection plan fees ($8.95/month) plus one-time activation fee ($25) covering UPS device, radio, and router replacement due to storm/lightning damage with $50 deductible per incident. Requires 24-month initial commitment.
5. Installation Services: One-time installation fees ranging from $99.95 (with 2-year agreement) to $399 (standard), plus additional fees for custom installations requiring extended cable runs. Managed Wi-Fi service starting at $10.95/month for mesh network setup.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cloudburst9 provides fixed wireless and fiber-to-the-premise high-speed internet, OTT streaming TV, and landline phone services to residential and business customers in rural Eastern Iowa communities. The company also offers add-on services including equipment protection plans, managed Wi-Fi with mesh equipment, professional installation, and a SmartHub account management application for billing and support.

Product overview

Cloudburst9 is a rural telecommunications provider offering wireless internet, fiber internet, streaming TV, and landline phone services. The core offering is wireless internet (CB9 Wireless) serving rural Eastern Iowa areas, with newer fiber services (fiber internet, Epic Streaming TV, and Fiber Phone) being expanded to select areas like Keota. Additional services include equipment protection plans, managed Wi-Fi, and the SmartHub app for account management. The company operates primarily in Iowa communities including Keota, Washington, Sigourney, Kalona, Atalissa, Brighton, Riverside, Lone Tree, Crawfordsville, and surrounding rural areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmartHub: Mobile app for managing Cloudburst9 accounts, viewing and paying bills, reporting service issues, and communicating with customer service.

Products and services

• CB9 Wireless Internet Fixed wireless high-speed internet service offered in three speed tiers (6/10 Mbps, 25 Mbps, 50 Mbps) for residential customers in rural Eastern Iowa where wired broadband is unavailable.
• Fiber Internet High-speed fiber-to-the-premise internet service available in Keota, IA with residential plans from 50/50 Mbps up to 1 Gbps and business plans from 80/80 Mbps up to GIG/500 Mbps, featuring no data caps.
• Epic Streaming TV Over-the-top streaming TV service delivered via fiber internet with six channel packages ranging from 35+ to 235+ channels, viewable on FireTV stick, Apple TV, or Roku devices with optional cloud DVR.
• Fiber Phone Landline telephone service delivered over fiber with a residential unlimited plan at $32.99/month and a business phone plan at $49.99/month.
• Equipment Protection Plan Monthly subscription plan providing UPS battery backup, radio, and router replacement coverage for storm or lightning damage with a $50 per-incident deductible, requiring a 24-month initial agreement.
• Managed Wi-Fi Service Managed Wi-Fi service including commercial-grade mesh units, premium routers, security and software updates, and after-hours support starting at $10.95/month.
• SmartHub Account App Mobile (iOS/Android) and web application for managing Cloudburst9 accounts, viewing and paying bills, making account changes, reporting service issues, and contacting customer service.
• Installation Services Professional installation including equipment mounting and wiring, with standard installation at $399 or $99.95 with a 2-year service agreement, plus custom installation options for extended cable runs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides internet access where dialup was the only previous option

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KCTC Technology ServicesminorOthersRecommended third-party provider for general computer troubleshooting and virus repair services. Not a formal partnership but a customer referral recommendation from Cloudburst9 to complement their internet service with local tech support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NextLink Internet: NextLink is a rural-focused WISP expanding fiber-to-the-home across the Midwest and Texas, including Iowa. Comparable to Cloudburst9 in its mix of fixed wireless and fiber, its targeted federal funding (RDOF/CARES), and rural ISP go-to-market.
• Rise Broadband: Rise Broadband is one of the largest US fixed wireless internet providers, serving rural and small-town markets across 16+ states. Directly comparable to Cloudburst9 in WISP-to-fiber migration strategy, multi-product bundles, and rural customer base.
• Wisper Internet: Wisper is a Midwest-based WISP providing fixed wireless and fiber to rural communities in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Comparable fixed wireless + fiber model with strong rural focus, similar customer base and product tiers.
• LTD Broadband: LTD Broadband is a Minnesota-based rural ISP providing fiber and fixed wireless across the Upper Midwest, including Iowa. Closely comparable in geographic footprint, multi-community rural service model, and ongoing fiber overbuild strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Viasat: Viasat is an established satellite broadband provider serving rural US households. While delivering slower speeds than fixed wireless or fiber, Viasat has historically competed head-to-head for dialup-replacement customers in rural Iowa.
• Sparklight (Cable One): Sparklight is a cable broadband provider serving smaller US markets, including parts of the Midwest. Comparable as a rural/small-town broadband incumbent competing for the same residential and small-business customers Cloudburst9 targets.
• HughesNet: HughesNet is a long-established satellite internet provider serving rural America. Comparable to Cloudburst9 in targeting rural households without terrestrial broadband, though via satellite rather than fixed wireless.

Emerging players

• T-Mobile Home Internet: T-Mobile's 5G fixed wireless access service targets exactly the rural/suburban markets Cloudburst9 serves, using mobile network infrastructure rather than dedicated WISP towers. Represents the most direct emerging threat to rural WISP economics.
• Starlink (SpaceX): Starlink's satellite broadband service is rapidly penetrating rural US households with no terrestrial broadband alternative — historically Cloudburst9's strongest geographic moat. Directly competitive for speed and pricing in the same customer segment.

Regional players

• Mediacom: Mediacom is a regional cable broadband provider serving portions of Iowa, including areas near Cloudburst9's footprint. Represents potential cable overbuild risk where Mediacom extends into adjacent rural towns.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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