Expanded FWA offering combines Cradlepoint 5G networking solutions and T-Mobile 5G Business Internet to offer more choice to more customers
Boise, Idaho — May 30, 2024 — Cradlepoint, part of Ericsson (Nasdaq: ERIC), announced that T-Mobile has enhanced its Connected Workplace offering with a select portfolio of Cradlepoint’s enterprise-grade 5G networking solutions. Now, Connected Workplace solutions include nationwide T-Mobile 5G Business Internet with Cradlepoint routers, adapters and NetCloud management platform to deliver an end-to-end 5G FWA service — with onsite installation included — all managed by T-Mobile.
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) connections worldwide are projected to increase to 330 million by the end of 2029 (up from 130 million at the end of 2023), and approximately 85 percent are expected to be 5G. As more businesses adopt 5G FWA, they will seek solutions that are tailored to meet their unique needs. T-Mobile's expanded Connected Workplace offering not only gives customers access to T-Mobile's award-winning 5G network — it provides more control with Cradlepoint’s cloud-managed network, as well as security capabilities built into each device.
Connected Workplace now offers a variety of Cradlepoint solutions to address specific use cases and includes:
“As the leader in cloud-managed 5G Wireless WAN solutions for businesses, Cradlepoint is uniquely positioned to enable leading Tier-1 wireless providers, like T-Mobile, to continually innovate and deliver on the real benefits of 5G fixed wireless access,” said Justin Blair, Vice President, Carrier Business Development, Americas at Cradlepoint. “With a comprehensive portfolio of 5G routers and adapters combined with our industry recognized cloud management platform, Cradlepoint is providing the tools that enable T-Mobile to deliver higher levels of network reliability, visibility, and overall quality of experience for businesses."
“The addition of Cradlepoint means our customers have more choice and it expands the reach of our Connected Workplace offering from large enterprises to very small businesses,” said Chris Melus, VP of Product Management, T-Mobile for Business. “This collaboration significantly strengthens our ability to help businesses optimize their network infrastructure, reduce IT workload and enhance operational efficiency.”
T-Mobile Connected Workplace, featuring Cradlepoint, is available for businesses and organizations nationwide starting today.
For more information about Connected Workplace, visit: www.t-mobile.com/business/solutions/business-internet-services/connected-workplace.
To learn more about Cradlepoint 5G business solutions, visit: www.cradlepoint.com.
Cradlepoint enables the freedom to connect people, places, and things that drive more experiences, more ways to work, and better business results — anywhere. The company is a pioneer in Wireless WAN, offering advanced 4G and 5G routers and adapters — controlled through Cradlepoint NetCloudTM. Enterprise businesses and public sector agencies rely on Cradlepoint and its Cellular Intelligence to build a reliable, secure network wherever they need it, connecting fixed and temporary sites, vehicles, IoT devices, and remote employees. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Cradlepoint is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and part of their Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions. It has international offices in Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, India, and Latin America. www.cradlepoint.com
