Calix (NYSE: CALX) announced it has extended its Revenue EDGE platform with the launch of the GigaSpire BLAST u6me, a carrier-class Wi-Fi 6E system.
The manufacturer says the addition to the GigaSpire BLAST series gives broadband service providers (BSPs) "an immediate and seamless way to put cutting-edge technology into the homes of their most valuable subscribers—those who are eagerly adopting the latest 6E-enabled devices."
Because it snaps right into the Revenue EDGE platform, Calix contends "the BLAST u6me is both fast and simple to adopt and manage. This means BSPs of even the smallest size can operate with the agility of the best consumer brands and deploy this breakthrough technology in days or weeks rather than months or years," added a press release.
"Ultimately, BSPs can quickly deliver the latest technology that subscribers are happy to pay a premium for, while leveraging premium managed Wi-Fi offerings to drive continuous upsell opportunities," added the company.
The manufacturer notes that many BSPs are already leveraging its Revenue EDGE platform "to lock in a monetization strategy that ensures profitable growth for decades." With the launch of the GigaSpire BLAST u6me, BSPs can now e seen by subscribers as the “go to” brand for cutting-edge technology.
“Wi-Fi 6E is a game-changer for us and for our members,” asserted Derick Mottern, CEO of Scio Mutual Telephone Association (SMTA) in Oregon. “Thanks to the seamless integration with the Revenue EDGE platform, we can quickly offer the latest and greatest technology with more dedicated bandwidth, less interference and better performance to our members, while increasing revenue and providing a great member experience.”
Calix notes the GigaSpire BLAST u6me is optimized for backhaul interoperability—either wirelessly using the 5 GHz (802.11ax) radio or via an Ethernet cable—with any existing GigaSpire BLAST system. When combined with Calix Support Cloud and the CommandIQ mobile app, which includes a mesh satellite placement guide, the BLAST u6me can be installed directly by a residential subscriber—with no field tech required.
“We designed the powerful Revenue EDGE platform specifically to help even the smallest BSP compete and win against the consumer giants,” concluded Matt Collins, executive vice president of commercial operations and chief marketing officer for Calix. “As a core component of Revenue EDGE, BSPs can deploy new GigaSpire BLAST systems without any rip-and-replace hassles, while shrinking integration time to weeks instead of months or years. We’re pleased that customers like Jade Communications and Pineland have been leveraging this transformational model to simplify their business, quickly and seamlessly introduce revenue-generating services, and help their communities thrive. It’s even more exciting to see the momentum grow, with customers like SMTA signing on to innovate at the pace of even the best consumer brands. With the introduction of the GigaSpire BLAST u6me, we are now giving our customers incredible agility to put the latest 6E technology into subscribers’ homes and keep them out of big box stores for good. This is yet another example of the way Calix is continuously helping BSPs monetize the networks they’ve invested millions to build.”
To learn more, download the Calix white paper, “Expanding Wi-Fi into the 6 GHz Spectrum”.