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How Inseego and Qualcomm Helped UScellular Launch 5G

New UScellular Brand and Logo Unveiled - Telecompetitor

As the fourth largest cellular in the United States, UScellular doesn’t make the headlines much. Now, with the collaboration of companies Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Inseego, they have launched its 5G mmWave high-speed internet service. This launch, which is happening in 10 cities, follows a friendly user trial that began in Janesville, WI. in 2021. It builds upon field testing that demonstrates the speed and range that 5G mmWave technology is capable of providing customers.

To compete with carriers T-Mobile and Verizon, UScellular has their own Home Internet+ solution, which comes with the launch of their 5G service. The service delivers speeds of up to 300 Mbps, an increase of 10-15 times compared to its 4G LTE home internet offering, and is a significant milestone in its multi-technology approach to providing High-Speed Internet solutions.

UScellular’s Home Internet+ uses the Inseego Wavemaker™ FW2010 outdoor 5G CPE, powered by the Qualcomm® 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform Gen 1 featuring Snapdragon® X55 5G Modem-RF System. It’s a great solution for users that require high-speed internet access in their homes or businesses. 

For this Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service, you’ll need to be located in parts of East Moline and Rock Island, IL.; Bettendorf, Cedar Falls, Davenport, Dubuque and Waterloo, Iowa; Yakima, WA.; and Beloit and Janesville, WI.

Future plans for 2022 include increasing the Home Internet+ service within the aforementioned cities and expanding to dozens more in both urban and rural areas. This will include Springfield and Tipton, MO., Knoxville, TN., and Kenosha and Milwaukee, WI. 

“At UScellular, we are passionate and motivated to deliver on our mission of connecting people and communities to what matters most to them,” said Mike Irizarry, executive vice president and chief technology officer for UScellular. “This FWA solution is key to providing customers affordable and reliable in-home connectivity no matter where they live, and we look forward to expanding it to more areas in 2022 and beyond.”

In comparison to other wireline options, 5G mmWave is an affordable and accessible solution that is quick and easy to set up. To harness the powerful benefits of 5G mmWave for UScellular’s next-generation internet service, Inseego leveraged the Qualcomm 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform Gen 1. This product provides a comprehensive, fully integrated modem-to-antenna 5G solution, which is engineered to streamline product development for multiple mobile broadband product categories, including sub-6 GHz, mmWave and extended-range mmWave CPE devices. 

The Qualcomm 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform Gen 1 is also designed to provide operators and OEMs, like Inseego, with the technology capabilities they need to tackle wireless complexity while enabling them to offer a diverse product portfolio to their customers.

“This expansion of delivering high-speed internet to untapped cities is a testament to Qualcomm Technologies efforts to bridge the digital divide,” said Gautam Sheoran, vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “By equipping operators and OEMs with cost-effective, last-mile technologies, we are able to empower end users and enterprises with best-in-class 5G connectivity for homes and businesses, including those in previously underserved areas.”

The Inseego Wavemaker FW2010 outdoor CPE delivers multi-gigabit download speeds for data-hungry applications. It connects to a Wi-Fi router to provide secure and reliable internet access for numerous devices throughout a home, business, or office. With exceptional 5G cellular antenna performance, the FW2010 can extend mmWave coverage many miles away from a cell tower. It also supports 5G sub-6 GHz and Cat 22 LTE, making it great for a wide range of locations and applications.

“UScellular is committed to delivering first-class broadband experiences for their customers and to support the growth of connected communities. We congratulate them on this milestone launch,” said Inseego CEO Ashish Sharma. “The record-breaking performance of our Inseego Wavemaker FW2010 enables UScellular to unlock the vast potential of its 5G mmWave network and extends the reach of high-speed, high-capacity FWA broadband services to residential and business customers.”

Learn more about UScellular’s approach to FWA service here. Also, if you’re interested in determining your eligibility for the 5G service, and sign up for future updates, go to https://www.uscellular.com/home-internet-5G

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Black Box and Inseego Partner to Deliver Complete 5G Solutions

Black Box, a leading global solutions integrator, has announced a newly formed, strategic partnership with device-to-cloud industry innovator, Inseego. Their joint efforts will be to provide the most complete, advanced 5G and OnGo private LTE wireless network available. With this partnership in place, Black Box will drive innovation in connectivity, which will give superior wireless networking options to every market.

OnGo technology is described as an even-licensed, low-band wireless spectrum that gives clients access to private wireless connectivity at a fraction of the cost associated with LTE. Black Box says that private networks using this technology helps to maintain the simplicity of Wi-Fi. At the same time, it provides superior outcomes in secure and cost-effective wireless coverage for high-volume wireless traffic and IoT applications.

“We’re tremendously excited to work closely with Inseego. They have set themselves apart from their competitors through delivery—plain and simple,” said Bill Holman, vice president and general manager of 5G technologies for Black Box. “They are able to promise and deliver superior processing power and memory, delivering and exceeding the speed and throughput others only talk about. With premium products, they ensure true reliability and are a giant among their peers.”

“5G network technology is quickly jumping to the forefront as enterprises build out their next-generation private network strategies,” Steve Brown, senior vice president of enterprise sales at Inseego, added. Black Box will be a key strategic partner for Inseego due to their deep expertise in this space and trusted relationships with Fortune 1000 enterprise companies.”

ABOUT THE COMPANIES

Since 1976, Black Box has been helping their customers accelerate their businesses by bringing people, ideas, and technology together. Their team designs, builds, and manages a full range of wireless technologies to support connected enterprise, delivering superior digital workplace connectivity across multiple industries. 

Inseego has been an industry leader in smart device-to-cloud solutions for 25 years. Their solutions extend the 5G network edge, enabling broader 5G coverage, multi-gigabit data speeds, low latency and strong security to deliver highly reliable internet access via mobile broadband, fixed-wireless access solutions, and software platforms.

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Logistics Network Updates

5Gstore has been actively working to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to the ongoing supply chain issues due to numerous factors including the Sierra Chip Shortage.

We want to say THANK YOU to our customers for working with us during these challenging times and that we look forward to continuing to exceed each need in every way possible!

In the last 12+ months we have continued to see the impacts and have made the necessary pivotal changes to continue being able to keep business as usual for our continued and new customers.

Pivotal Changes For Staying Ahead:

  • Elevated Stock Levels:
    • Increased stocking levels to support all consumer and business needs.
  • Proactive Planning:
    • Strategically working with our vendors/customers to plan for their current and future needs.
  • Communication:
    • Keeping everyone informed on where things stand and advising appropriately so everyone can effectively plan and prepare.
  • Decreased Lead Times:
    • Due to the stock increases AND close planning with our customers – we have been able to decrease lead times on key products.

The day to day operations for all continue to sort through the challenges faced even beyond the supply shortages – like Staffing Shortages. Both Manufacturers and Carriers are dealing with the impacts from this and working to manage the impacts this has had on the lead times for fulfilling orders.

A key component for staying ahead is being informed and we would like to share with you some of the latest feedback and insight we have. 

Important Insight:

Sierra Wireless

We are starting to slowly see  stock availability for the Sierra products and backorders being fulfilled from the previous year. As they continue to push forward to get ahead, it will be important to stay on top of what is available now. 

Cradlepoint

Lead times are consistently fluctuating week to week – it is important you know how to plan accordingly for the more popular items as well as for the items that might be as common – replacement power supplies, spare antennas etc. 

Peplink

Lead times vary across the products due to component shortages – all stock is reviewed constantly for those that are facing these impacts, and those that might face the impacts in the near future. Although the lead times are extended on some of the popular products – we would like to highlight products that are readily available! 

Inseego

Inseego has been leading the way for 25 years by creating entirely new types of devices, including the world’s first mobile hotspots for leading wireless operators, technology titans, business users, government agencies, and consumers. 

Digi 

Since 1985, Digi International Inc. (Digi) has been a pioneer in wireless communication, forging the future for connected devices and responding to the needs of the people and enterprises that use them.  

Panorama

Panorama has had some extended lead times due to key changes being made internally to better serve the demand. In addition to this, there are some new 5G capable products out now to help you future proof! We are happy to start seeing the positive impacts from these changes.

Mobile Mark

Mobile Mark has done an exceptional job to keep their lead times without impact until more recently. The lead times have been extended by around 1 week on average, depending on the product and quantity needed, but with proper planning we have been able to avoid that impacting 5Gstore and our customers!

Poynting

Poynting has done a great job and planning for their stock accordingly to avoid delays when possible – Lead Times have stayed pretty consistent over the last 12+ months due to the combined efforts between Poynting and 5Gstore.

What Role Do YOU Play in YOUR SUCCESS?

Here are some key tips in staying ahead of the curve with 5Gstore! 

  • Knowing Stock Availability:
    • Items on our site that are readily available will have that easily displayed – Look for the “In Stock” Green Check Mark that indicates this!
  • Secure your place with stock:
  • Bring in your orders early:
    • Plan for orders now that would normally be reviewed in a 30-60-90 day manner.
  • Future Proof:
    • Work with us to be aware of the latest options and alternatives that are readily available!
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Inseego 4G/5G Routers Now Available at 5Gstore

Think back to the first time you saw or used a mobile WiFi hotspot. That’s where our new partner, Inseego got its start. For the past 25 years, they’ve been leading the way by creating entirely new types of devices that allow users to connect wherever they are. 

By staying at the front of innovation, Inseego has earned the trust of leading wireless operators, technology titans, business users, government agencies and consumers.

From 2G to 5G, they’ve been through it all. In the 1990s, they started with Industry’s First Modems for Mobile Broadband.

In the 2000s,  they invented MiFi® hotspots, enabled the First Cellular Amazon® Kindle®, and the First USB Memory Stick Modem Combos for nationwide and global use. 

In the 2010s, they came out with the First Touchscreen Mobile Hotspot, with Advanced Enterprise Features and were known to have the “Highest Performance in the Market.”

Now, Inseego has released its First Commercial Mobile Hotspots and its First Complete 5G Portfolio. This includes the S2000e Enterprise 5G, FX2000e Enterprise 5G, FW2000e Enterprise 5G (Outdoor), and the FG2000e Enterprise 5G.

Inseego also invents new technologies, which make their products work more efficiently. The company holds key patents for antenna designs, thermal performance, quick response algorithms and other know-how that sets them apart from the rest of the industry. They also work with industry leaders to design, develop, test and deploy successful, end-to-end solutions.

Something else we really favor Inseego for is the simple fact that they are designed and developed in the USA. Per Inseego, “That translates into the highest quality, security, performance and reliability that service providers, enterprises and government users demand.”

We’re happy to announce that we will be carrying these new 5G products along with a LTE solution, at 5Gstore – most of which we have available today! So let us not delay our introduction any longer. 

First, for 4G LTE support only, look at the compact Skyus 160. With a small, rugged design and multi-carrier support, it keeps you connected almost anywhere for both primary and failover communications. Its Cat 6 LTE modem supports speeds up to 300 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload. It also comes with a built-in battery for backup, so the Skyus 160 can support your most important workloads. 

Popular use case applications include mobile applications like creating a vehicle hotspot, setting up a temporary job site, or working from home. It’s also ideal for fixed environments such as SD-WAN installations for retail locations or branch offices.

Next, we have the S2000e Enterprise 5G. The Inseego Wavemaker™ 5G industrial gateway S2000e brings the best of 5G to a wide range of enterprise environments, from factories and warehouses to ports, fleets and smart city networks. This powerful, high-performance gateway can deliver multi-gigabit speeds, low latency and secure, reliable connections for facilities and distributed operations in virtually any location, from urban centers to rural areas. Use the S2000e to bring 5G to an existing router, or to connect remote surveillance cameras, kiosks, digital displays and other IoT endpoints.

Combining six antenna ports and 4×4 MU-MIMO with Inseego’s proprietary thermal mitigation technology, it delivers sustained high throughput even at the edge of the network. The S2000e provides ethernet, USB and I/O ports along with multiple power options and mounting options, offering the flexibility for almost any deployment scenario. 

Pair your S2000e with the Inseego mobile app and simplify self-installation. Inseego Connect™ cloud management makes it easy to configure, monitor and maintain the S2000e remotely. With unsurpassed RF performance and device-to-cloud intelligence, the S2000e industrial gateway opens the door to many new business solutions.

Whether you’re an operator providing high-performance fixed wireless access to your small business and residential customers, or an enterprise organization with distributed offices and remote employees, the FX2000 series is a great solution. It works well in homes, retail stores, restaurants, branch offices, medical clinics, dormitories, apartments and more.

In particular, check out the FX2000e Enterprise 5G. This is a compact indoor router that delivers fast, reliable 5G/LTE broadband to homes and businesses. It offers support for private networks, including CBRS, and boasts Wi-Fi 6 technology and ethernet with secure connections for up to 30 devices. A host of smart security and management features let users connect with confidence in their data privacy and protection.

The Inseego Mobile app makes it easy to find the best location to set up and remotely manage settings like network name and password. Users can also use the Inseego Connect™ platform to monitor, configure and troubleshoot a single FX2000 or an entire deployment of FX2000 series devices from one user-friendly platform. You can set alarm rules, schedule and run reports for data usage, signal quality, and alarm history, and group devices together to push widespread configurations.

The FX2000e offers dual SIM support and allows for auto-switching between SIMs based on signal strength, data usage, service availability, and quality. Multi-carrier firmware allows the FX2000e to be used on most major global carriers.

Look at the FW2000e Enterprise 5G (Outdoor) for more rural and suburban customers who might be at the edge of network coverage. Or, use this to provide 5G connectivity for private enterprise networks. In either case, the FW2000 series outdoor Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) uses high-gain directional antennas to extend the reach of carrier networks, providing 5G fixed wireless access (along with 4G LTE fallback at LTE CAT 22 speeds) to serve customers in more places.

The intuitive Inseego Mobile app makes it easy to find the strongest network signal and best mounting location for the FW2000 series outdoor CPEs. Once up and running the, IP67-rated FW2000 series is designed to stand up to harsh weather conditions and temperature extremes while protecting your network with enterprise-grade security.

Lastly, we have the FG2000e Enterprise 5G. The Inseego Wavemaker™ indoor router FG2000 series delivers blazing-fast internet access to homes and businesses worldwide with breakthrough 5G and 4G LTE speeds. From fast streaming to lag-free video conferencing, the FG2000 series delivers a superb 5G user experience with best-of-network performance anywhere.

The FG2000 series offers support for private networks, including CBRS, and boasts Wi-Fi 6 technology with gigabit-class data speeds with secure connections for up to 128 Wi-Fi devices. An optional RJ11 port provides VoLTE-enabled high-definition voice service. A host of smart security and management features let users connect with confidence in their data privacy and protection.

The FG2000e offers dual SIM support and allows for auto-switching between SIMs based on signal strength, data usage, service availability, and quality. Multi-carrier firmware allows the FG2000e to be used on most major global carriers. The Inseego Mobile app and Inseego Connect™ platform is also available with this device. 

If you have any interest in mobile broadband, fixed wireless access, IIoT (Industrial IoT), Enterprise SaaS, or Edge Computing, look no further than to the specialty products from Inseego.  

Contact our sales team today if you have any questions!

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Log4j Vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) – Does it Affect My Device?

The “Log4j” vulnerability was reported late last week. It is a Java-based software that many large organizations use to configure their applications. According to cybersecurity experts, Log4j is one of the most popular logging libraries used online. It gives software developers a way to build a record of activity to be used for a variety of purposes (e.g. troubleshooting, auditing, data tracking). Since it is both open-source and free, the library essentially touches every part of the internet.

Many of you have been asking if this affects your 5Gstore hardware. Here’s an outline of what we found:

  • 5Gstore.com – Not affected.
    •  “We do not use Java and thus our services are unaffected.” 
  • Peplink – Not affected. 
    • “Peplink has verified and confirmed that none of our products, including InControl 2 and InControl Appliance, are using the Log4j software. Peplink is therefore not affected by this vulnerability.”
  • Cradlepoint – Products Affected: NCM (patched 12/11/2021), NCP (patch in progress). 
    • Cradlepoint identified one vulnerability within NetCloud Perimeter (NCP). They are in the process of upgrading Log4j within NCP, and NCM (as a precaution) to the latest version. 
  • Sierra Wireless – AM/ AMM Servers affected
    • Patches have been made available.
  • Digi – Not affected.
    • “Our products and not affected by this vulnerability.” 
  • Inseego – Not affected.
    • “At Inseego, the security of our products and services is a top priority. Inseego is taking appropriate measures to address the vulnerability reported in the Apache Log4j 2 Java library (also known as Log4Shell). At this time, there have been no successful exploits observed in Inseego products, solutions or in the Inseego environment. We are continually monitoring our products and systems and taking steps to continue to protect our critical applications. Inseego will continue to assess and remediate threats posed by the Log4j vulnerability. Please contact customer support if you have any specific questions or concerns.”
  • NetComm – Not affected. 
    • “We aren’t using any java applications on any of the modems, so they are not affected by this vulnerability.”
  • Switch Always On – Not affected. 
    • “Fortunately, none of our services has the log4j package installed. Some of the external services linked to our system announce it, but those services didn’t cause functional issues.”
  • Remote Power IP Switch – Not affected.
    • “Thankfully, we don’t use Apache Log4j on any of our products.”
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