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Extenet Flags Wireless Infrastructure Growth Trends

Februray 14, 2024

Extenet, based in Frisco, TX, provides infrastructure solutions for mobile network operators, venue owners, government agencies and enterprises. Extenet’s infrastructure comprises over 40,000 small cells on 600 distributed networks deployed and more than 3,700 fiber route miles…

Las Vegas Formula One Powered by Extenet

November 20, 2023

Extenet, a DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) portfolio company, which has been designing wireless networks for Las Vegas since 2008, shifted into high gear last weekend providing connectivity for the Formula 1® Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023…

Dish may have joined the big rush toward 5G small cells

November 13, 2023

According to one top executive in the US wireless industry, Dish Network is looking to densify its 5G network with small cells. However, a Dish official declined to comment on the situation, including whether Dish recently inked an agreement…

COTA Upgrades F1 Fan Experience with New 5G Network at Track

October 20, 2023

Formula 1 race fans expect speed on and off the track at Circuit of the Americas, especially when it comes to cell service. It can be frustrating trying to download digital tickets or text your friends lost in the crowds at COTA and your text never goes through. The data flying around the track …

COTA Leans Into Connectivity to Fuel The Fan Experience

September 21, 2023

I recently had the opportunity to tour Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in my hometown of Austin, Texas. In 2012, COTA opened to the public with tremendous fanfare, heralding the return of a Formula 1 (F1) Grand Prix to the United States with the country’s first purpose-built F1 racetrack. Over the past …

The Future of Sports: Jeff Alexander of Extenet On The New Emerging Technologies That Are Disrupting The World Of Sports

July 30, 2023

In this interview series called, “The Future of Sports; New Emerging Technologies That Are Disrupting The World Of Sports,” we are talking to sports leaders, athletes, sports tech experts, and sports equipment companies who can talk about the new technologies that are reshaping the sports world…

‘They have no choice’—Operators turn to multi-carrier small cell infrastructure

May 10, 2023

At Connect (X) 2023 in New Orleans, panelists offered insight into the small cell market, with an emphasis on whether this infrastructure will emerge as a popular multi-carrier…

First Look: Extenet Opens Its New Frisco HQ for Wireless and Fiber Infrastructure Solutions

April 25, 2023

Last August we told you Extenet was moving its HQ from suburban Chicago to a high-tech future in Frisco. Thursday it cut the ribbon on its new home and here’s what it looks like inside…

Noteworthy Women in Wireless Infrastructure – 2023

March 7, 2023

Each year, it is an honor to learn more about the women of the wireless infrastructure industry as WIA celebrates International Women’s Day March 8 and Women’s History Month throughout March…

Extenet and Athonet Launch 5G in the U.S. Market

March 1, 2023

Extenet and Athonet today announced the extension of their long-standing partnership into the 5G era. Extenet, through its MNET solution powered by Athonet, has been the leader in making LTE technology available to mid-sized mobility and fixed wireless players in the U.S. market…

Q&A with Extenet: What's Ahead in 2023

February 24, 2023

Our friends at Extenet have been busy lately, but they were able to carve out some time to speak with JSA for some exclusive interviews at PTC’23 and MetroConnect USA 2023…

The small cell waiting game starts again

February 8, 2023

As AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile start wrapping up their big 5G midband network buildouts, talk has started again about using small cells to extend 5G coverage and increase capacity…

Digital Infrastructures Firm Extenet Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer

January 24, 2023

Extenet, the Frisco-based privately held provider of network infrastructure solutions, has appointed Scott Pomykalski to the role of chief revenue officer, a position in which he will be responsible for leading Extenet’s customer acquisition, outreach, and relations efforts…

Pomykalski joins Extenet as chief revenue officer

January 24, 2023

Extenet confirms the appointment of Scott Pomykalski as its new chief revenue officer. In the new role, Pomykalski will be responsible for leading Extenet’s customer acquisition, outreach and relations activities…

Ahead of Frisco HQ Move From Illinois, Newly Rebranded Extenet Names SVP, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary

December 16, 2022

Soon-to-be Frisco-based Extenet, a leading privately held provider of digital infrastructure solutions, announced the appointment of Telisa Webb Schelin as its new senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary…

WIA salutes the wireless infrastructure industry’s military veterans

November 4, 2022

As the nation pauses in November to honor our veterans and reflect on the sacrifices each of them have made for our freedom, the Wireless Infrastructure Association also recognizes the many…

ExteNet partners with MGM in US’s largest in-building cellular enhancement project

October 3, 2022

ExteNet Systems has struck a deal with MGM Entertainment to design, build and operate ExteNet’s advanced in-building signal and connectivity solutions across all MGM properties throughout the US….

MGM Partnership is the Largest In-Building Cellular Enhancement Project in the US

September 30, 2022

A partnership between MGM Resorts International and ExteNet Systems will see guests offered enhanced mobile connectivity through a programme to design, build and operate signal and connectivity solutions for MGM…

WIA salutes the wireless infrastructure industry’s military veterans

November 4, 2022

As the nation pauses in November to honor our veterans and reflect on the sacrifices each of them have made for our freedom, the Wireless Infrastructure Association also recognizes the many…

MGM Resorts International inks nationwide connectivity deal with ExteNet Systems

September 28, 2022

MGM Resorts International has partnered with ExteNet Systems to implement connectivity and signal solutions across its US properties. ExteNet will build, design, and operate a host communications infrastructure…

ExteNet Systems & MGM Resorts Announce Nationwide Connectivity Partnership

September 28, 2022

You rarely compliment good WiFi service but you definitely notice when it’s bad. When you’re on a vacation at a world-class resort, connectivity is not something you want…

Will 5G Change the World? Chris Vassallo, ExteNet Systems (Ep. 49)

September 19, 2022

In this episode of Will 5G Change the World? we hear from Chris Vassallo of ExteNet Systems about how the digital divide is more than a rural problem….

5G Small Cells Face Deployment Dip

September 14, 2022

A sizeable cellular infrastructure and fiber provider in the U.S. is seeing a temporary slowdown in its rollout of 5G small cells because its mobile network operator (MNO)…

ExteNet Scores a Touchdown Moving its Headquarters to Texas

August 30, 2022

ExteNet Systems, the leading privately held owner of LTE/5G wireless and fiber neutral host communications infrastructure solutions, announced on August 30, 2022, that it is moving its headquarters…

ExteNet chases indoor, rural fiber growth opportunities

August 30, 2022

ExteNet Systems has zeroed in on a growth opportunity in the indoor fiber market, aiming to capitalize on rising demand for bandwidth in venues and offices while it…

Illinois-Based ExteNet Systems Is Moving Its HQ to Frisco

August 30, 2022

ExteNet Systems is relocating from the Chicago area to a new 37,000-square-foot space at the Frisco Station development. The company—which specializes in providing secure 5G and fiber-neutral host…

Nation’s Largest Privately Held 5G Provider To Move Illinois Headquarters to Texas

August 30, 2022

The nation’s largest privately held provider of secure 5G and fiber infrastructure plans to move its Chicago-area headquarters to a fast-growing Dallas suburb in a move that will…

Chicago unicorn ExteNet moving HQ to Texas

August 30, 2022

Wireless-network provider ExteNet Systems, one of a dozen or so Chicago tech companies that reached a $1 billion valuation, is moving to Texas. ExteNet—which employs about 315 people,…

ExteNet moves HQ from Illinois to Texas

August 30, 2022

FRISCO, Texas – ExteNet Systems, the leading privately held owner of LTE/5G wireless and fiber-neutral host communications infrastructure solutions, is moving its headquarters from Lisle, Illinois to the…

Illinois-based ExteNet Systems moves headquarters and 150 jobs to Frisco

August 30, 2022

ExteNet Systems’ move comes with a new 37,000-square-foot headquarters in Frisco Station, which the company said puts it closer to its customers. The relocation from Lisle, Ill., is…

Circuit of The Americas Race Contracts With ExteNet for 5G Coverage

August 17, 2022

The Circuit of The Americas (COTA), is hosting a Formula 1 race October 21-23 in Austin, at 1,500-acre world-class motorsport and entertainment venue. To continue speeding ahead with…

WIA salutes the wireless infrastructure industry’s military veterans

November 4, 2022

As the nation pauses in November to honor our veterans and reflect on the sacrifices each of them have made for our freedom, the Wireless Infrastructure Association also recognizes the many…

ExteNet Systems to Build New 5G Private Wireless Infra at COTA

August 1, 2022

ExteNet Systems, the leading privately held owner of LTE/5G and fiber-neutral host communications infrastructure solutions, announced it would provide new 5G cellular and Private Wireless Network infrastructure to dramatically…

ExteNet Systems deploys 5G network for Circuit of The Americas

July 28, 2022

Infrastructure company ExteNet Systems announced it would provide new 5G cellular and private wireless network infrastructure to improve coverage and capacity at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA),…

ExteNet Systems Fuels New 5G Network for Circuit of The Americas

July 27, 2022

ExteNet is installing and operating the necessary wireless infrastructure for the Circuit of the Americas. COTA is a racetrack venue down in Austin TX, with 1,500 acres to keep…

ExteNet Systems Fuels New 5G Network for Circuit of The Americas

July 27, 2022

ExteNet Systems, one of JSA’s newest clients, and the leading privately held owner of LTE/5G and converged communications infrastructure solutions announced that they will provide Circuit of The…

ExteNet Partners with Spurs to Provide Wireless Network at AT&T Center

July 14, 2022

ExteNet Systems LLC. made a deal with Spurs Sports & Entertainment to be the AT&T Center’s private wireless network provider and help facilitate mobile access for fans. The…

ExteNet Emerges as Private Wireless Competitor with Spurs Arena Deal

July 13, 2022

Private wireless is seen as an excellent opportunity by major U.S. carriers, but as news from ExteNet Systems, today illustrates, the carriers won’t be alone in offering private…

ExteNet Systems Energizes Home of the San Antonio Spurs with First Private Wireless Network for Fans

July 13, 2022

There’s no question that the competition to provide the ultimate sports fan experience is fierce. Today’s top wireless companies are going head-to-head in the race to be faster, better, and deliver more…

20 Minutes with Iain Gillott & Rich Coyle

July 11, 2022

In this 20 Minutes with Iain Gillott interview with Rich Coyle, we discuss 5G/Private Network opportunities, small cell opportunities, the impact of supply chain issues/inflation, as well as the outlook…

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Noteworthy Women in Wireless Infrastructure – 2023

Extenet and Athonet Launch 5G in the U.S. Market

Q&A with Extenet: What's Ahead in 2023

The small cell waiting game starts again

Digital Infrastructures Firm Extenet Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer

Pomykalski joins Extenet as chief revenue officer

Ahead of Frisco HQ Move From Illinois, Newly Rebranded Extenet Names SVP, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary

WIA salutes the wireless infrastructure industry’s military veterans

ExteNet partners with MGM in US’s largest in-building cellular enhancement project

MGM Partnership is the Largest In-Building Cellular Enhancement Project in the US

WIA salutes the wireless infrastructure industry’s military veterans

MGM Resorts International inks nationwide connectivity deal with ExteNet Systems

ExteNet Systems & MGM Resorts Announce Nationwide Connectivity Partnership

Will 5G Change the World? Chris Vassallo, ExteNet Systems (Ep. 49)

5G Small Cells Face Deployment Dip

ExteNet Scores a Touchdown Moving its Headquarters to Texas

ExteNet chases indoor, rural fiber growth opportunities

Illinois-Based ExteNet Systems Is Moving Its HQ to Frisco

Nation’s Largest Privately Held 5G Provider To Move Illinois Headquarters to Texas

Chicago unicorn ExteNet moving HQ to Texas

ExteNet moves HQ from Illinois to Texas

Illinois-based ExteNet Systems moves headquarters and 150 jobs to Frisco

Circuit of The Americas Race Contracts With ExteNet for 5G Coverage

WIA salutes the wireless infrastructure industry’s military veterans

ExteNet Systems to Build New 5G Private Wireless Infra at COTA

ExteNet Systems deploys 5G network for Circuit of The Americas

ExteNet Systems Fuels New 5G Network for Circuit of The Americas

ExteNet Systems Fuels New 5G Network for Circuit of The Americas

ExteNet Partners with Spurs to Provide Wireless Network at AT&T Center

ExteNet Emerges as Private Wireless Competitor with Spurs Arena Deal

ExteNet Systems Energizes Home of the San Antonio Spurs with First Private Wireless Network for Fans

20 Minutes with Iain Gillott & Rich Coyle

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