Garrett Wiseman, Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Mercury Broadband announced a new strategic partnership with Connectronics and CITEL, INC., to deploy 48V tower mounted surge protection (CRDIN48-01) for safeguarding critical tower installations from the damaging effects of lightning and power surges across the Mercury Broadband fixed wireless network, while providing for ease of installation and serviceability. This kind of protection is critical for broadband services to assure maximum uptime and reliability, especially in high lightning exposure regions of the Midwest and upper Midwest.
“We are very excited to enter this new strategic partnership with Connectronics and CITEL, INC., to limit the risk and exposure strong storms can have on our wireless broadband network”, said Mr. Wiseman. “Our company is passionate about bringing high-quality, reliable broadband services to communities that have been traditionally ignored or under-served. This new strategic partnership enhances our commitment to quality and reliability for our customers and we are excited to work with both companies going forward”.
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In 2021, Vaisala sensors detected more than 194 million lightning strikes in the lower 48 state with most of these lightning events happening in the central and southeast parts of the United States. Remote radio head systems and active antenna systems (5G) must be protected against lightning induced surges and specifically on the DC power ports entering antennas. This new partnership will support robust, tower mounted protection that is easy to install and service for Mercury Broadband technicians and provide maximum reliability to Mercury Broadband customers.
The new CRDIN48-01 will be installed as part of Mercury Broadband’s hybrid fixed-wireless and fiber-optic network that provides broadband services to underserved communities across parts of Kansas, Indiana, Missouri, and Michigan. Future deployments are planned for additional areas across Ohio and Illinois.
Mercury Broadband services are available continuously expanding across the aforementioned states.