SAN MATEO, Calif. — Oct. 29, 2024 — Etheric Networks, a leading Bay Area Internet Service Provider (ISP) specializing in fixed wireless and fiber technologies, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with BroadbandOne (BB1), a pioneer in wireless network innovation. This exciting collaboration will enable Etheric Networks to further enhance internet access across California, with an initial focus on the Salinas market.
This partnership will leverage BB1’s robust 28GHz mmWave spectrum holdings, empowering Etheric Networks to offer a broader customer base lightning-fast and reliable business internet and ethernet connectivity. The partnership is especially significant for serving currently underserved rural and agricultural areas.
Since its founding in 2003, Etheric Networks has consistently strived to bring internet service to hard-to-reach areas. Today, we are proud to be the 4th largest Fixed Wireless ISP in the United States based on coverage area. We are committed to offering our residential and business customers across ten San Francisco Bay Area counties a dedicated, local broadband resource.
This collaboration with BB1 marks a significant step forward in our mission to connect underserved communities with the reliable internet access they deserve. We understand the critical need for fast and stable internet, particularly for rural businesses that traditionally lack robust connectivity. This is especially vital for agricultural communities in regions like Salinas Valley, where modern farming operations increasingly rely on advanced technologies such as IoT-enabled water management systems, drone surveillance, and real-time data analytics. Our comprehensive ag-tech solutions, including meter.me technology for water monitoring and automation, require the robust, reliable connectivity this partnership will deliver.
By combining Etheric Networks’ deep knowledge of the California market with BB1’s cutting-edge mmWave spectrum, this partnership will introduce innovative alternatives to traditional wireline internet providers. This will create more choices for businesses and stimulate technological progress across the region.
Beginning in January 2025, Etheric Networks will deliver BB1’s BusinessConnect Telco as a Service (TaaS) solution in Salinas. This advanced solution will provide high-speed, low-latency connectivity, ideal for high-volume data applications such as SD-WAN. The partnership will expand to other regions of California, including Monterey County and the Central Valley.
“We are two high-integrity organizations with a shared passion for engineering and customer service excellence,” said Alexander Hagen, CEO & CTO of Etheric Networks. “Our knowledge of the California market, combined with BB1’s mmWave spectrum, will bring innovative alternatives to traditional wireline internet providers, offering more choices to businesses and driving technological progress in the region.”
Eric Watko, CEO of BroadbandOne, expressed similar enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to partner with Etheric Networks, a company that shares our vision for innovation and dedication to providing top-tier connectivity solutions,” he said. “Together, we are transforming how businesses in rural and underserved markets experience wireless internet, offering unparalleled speed, resiliency, and efficiency with our licensed spectrum solutions.”
Founded in 2003 by network engineers involved in developing the first gigabit routers in Silicon Valley, as well as working in research and development in the original 3G rollout of NTT Docomo in Japan, etheric Networks has the largest coverage area in the Bay area of any independent internet service provider. Etheric Networks has over 300 miles of dark fiber circling the greater Bay area and reaching from Marin to Monterey County. We have over 40 long-range base stations providing fixed wireless access, licensed coordinated, and microwave and millimeter wave to the greater Bay area.
Etheric is dedicated to delivering local broadband resources for businesses and residential customers, ensuring meaningful choices for clients. The company is deeply committed to environmental sustainability, focusing on minimizing pollution and energy use.
BroadbandOne (BB1) is a leading wireless network operator and value-added partner dedicated to deploying carrier-grade IP connectivity services to enterprises in Tier 2, Tier 3, and rural markets across the U.S. BB1 is one of the nation’s largest holders of 5G spectrum in the millimeter wave bands, with a strong focus on private 5G and fixed wireless solutions. BB1 continues to expand its reach, strategically building and operating mobile networks in key markets throughout the U.S.