Federated Wireless
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Jeffrey H. Reed, Charles Clancy, Robert McGwier, Joseph Mitola |
| Headquarters | Arlington County, Virginia , United States |
| Products | Spectrum Access System (SAS), Spectrum Controller, Adaptive Network Planner (ANP) |
Federated Wireless is a U.S.-based SaaS enterprise operating within the telecommunications industry, with its headquarters located in Arlington County, Virginia. The company specializes in commercializing shared spectrum under the CBRS for 4G and 5G wireless technologies, serving as the Spectrum Access System (SAS) provider for a significant portion of the market.
History
Established in 2012 by Jeffrey H. Reed, Charles Clancy, Robert McGwier, and Joseph Mitola, Federated Wireless created technology that facilitates CBRS functionality. Its financial backing includes prominent industry leaders such as Charter Communications, American Tower Corporation, and Arris, along with investments from Allied Minds, Cerberus, GiantLeap Capital, GIC, Fortress Investment Group, Pennant Investors, SBA Communications, and Schroders.
In 2013, Federated Wireless became a member of the Wireless Innovation Forum, joining forces with companies like Google to promote a fully operational Spectrum Access System (SAS) for CBRS spectrum sharing. Iyad Tarazi, previously affiliated with Sprint Corporation, assumed the role of CEO in September 2014. In 2016, Federated Wireless co-established the CBRS Alliance alongside Google, Nokia, Intel, Qualcomm, and Ruckus Wireless to advance the ecosystem for the 3.5 GHz band; Federated holds a board position with Sarosh Vesuna serving as treasurer.
The firm worked closely with broadband communication companies to create standards and hardware tailored for CBRS applications. Its Spectrum Controller product was launched in September 2017. By April 2018, Federated Wireless partnered with Verizon Communications to conduct system trials on the 3.5 GHz spectrum band; subsequently, Verizon commercially deployed CBRS technology in Florida in collaboration with Ericsson and Qualcomm. Up until October 2019, Federated operated as a subsidiary of Allied Minds but has since become an autonomous entity delivering cloud-based wireless infrastructure solutions aimed at expanding carrier network coverage.
In June 2024, Federated Wireless rolled out its Adaptive Network Planner (ANP), designed to assist operators in achieving carrier-grade network rollouts by utilizing real-time data from shared spectrum. Additionally, the company acquired Tarana as a client for FCC-certified Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) services within the 6 GHz band, facilitating the deployment of standard power outdoor access points.
By January 2025, Federated secured a $6 million contract spanning 42 months with the Marine Corps Logistics Command to support its private 5G network technology—the Department of Defense’s inaugural commercial private 5G network—developed in partnership with entities including JMA and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). As of May 2025, Federated expanded its market penetration from 44% to 58%, attributing growth to collaborations with service providers such as NextLink, Rise Broadband, GVEC, and Cox.