PureWave Networks
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications equipment |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Santa Clara , United States |
| Products | 4G LTE and WiMAX base stations |
PureWave Networks was a company specializing in the development of cutting-edge 4G LTE and WiMAX base stations. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the firm was established in 2003 and received investment from prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firms such as Allegis Capital, Benahmou Global Ventures, ATA Ventures, Core Capital, and Leapfrog Ventures. PureWave's range of Mobile WiMAX 802.16e base stations supported multiple licensed frequency bands. In 2014, Mercury Networks, a client of PureWave, acquired its Quantum WiMAX product line, while the remaining assets were purchased by Redline Communications for US$2 million.
History
PureWave Networks was founded in 2003 with a focus on delivering high-performance, compact outdoor base stations tailored for 4G wireless networks. The company introduced its PureWave Quantum series starting with the Quantum 1000 in 2009, followed by the Quantum 6600 in 2010 and the Quantum 2200 in 2011. Its open architecture allowed network operators to integrate equipment from various vendors and utilize any end-user devices compatible with the 802.16e standard. Additionally, PureWave developed a line of 4G LTE small cell base stations supporting both TD-LTE and FDD-LTE technologies. In 2012, PureWave shifted its corporate headquarters from Mountain View, CA to Santa Clara, CA.
PureWave Quantum Base Stations
The Quantum product lineup from PureWave includes the Quantum 2200 and Quantum 6600 models. Both units are engineered for outdoor installation and share identical enclosure designs, software platforms, and operational features.
LTE Base Stations
PureWave has been advancing a collection of small cell 4G LTE base stations.
Current Deployments
Notable publicly disclosed clients and deployments encompass:
- Mercury Wireless, providing coverage over 4,000 square miles in rural Kansas
- AireArk, catering to approximately 15,000 residential and business customers in Arkansas
- EMAXX Telecom, targeting service for 150,000 users throughout Cambodia
- Scarlet, supporting 8,000 subscribers across Aruba, St. Maarten, and Curaçao
- City of Chanute, Kansas, implementing a Smart Grid solution serving 5,400 electric and 4,400 gas and water customers via municipally owned utilities
- Cal-Ore, delivering coverage spanning 200 square miles across rural regions of California and Oregon
Awards
- WISPA Product of the Year Award (2011) awarded to PureWave Quantum 6600
- 4GWE Product of the Year Award (2009) granted to PureWave Quantum