CommScope, a global leader in network connectivity, has emerged as the highest and best bidder to acquire Casa Systems, Inc.’s cable business assets. The acquisition agreement, finalized on May 29, 2024, involves a purchase price of $45.1 million and is set to conclude Casa Systems’ ongoing bankruptcy saga. The transaction, executed under section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code, will be …
CommScope joins growing list of companies canceling plans to attend Mobile World Congress 2020
CommScope has announced that the safety and well-being of their employees is a top priority and with the continued global threat of the Coronavirus, the company has made the decision to cancel their appearance at Mobile World Congress 2020 (MWC) scheduled in Barcelona later this month. “This is not a decision our executive team took lightly, and although the likelihood …
CommScope alleges competitor Rosenberger stole trade secrets
Seventy-seven days after CommScope filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against Rosenberger’s worldwide companies, CommScope issued a short press release yesterday announcing the complaint that alleges Rosenberger misappropriated CommScope’s trade secrets related to base station antennas, including trade secrets related to CommScope’s proprietary software programs and CommScope’s base station antenna hardware. In its …
Swarztrauber, FCC Chairman Pai’s new policy advisor, is well-versed on towers and wireless infrastructure
UPDATE: September 30, 2019 – In the FCC’s official statement announcing that FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has appointed Evan Swarztrauber as his policy advisor, Pai said, “I’m pleased to have Evan join our team. Having served in Commissioner Carr’s office, he brings a wealth of experience on telecom issues and is well positioned to advance our policy agenda.” Commissioner Brendan Carr …
CommScope’s stock gets hammered after company issues new guidance
CommScope Holding Company’s shares tanked Tuesday after the communication network infrastructure provider’s first quarter report was released. The stock closed today at $27.59, down $10.63, a 27.81% drop. CommScope bested analysts’ efforts across the board, but it revised its guidance to reflect new challenges caused by price reductions in the US. The $5.35 billion company left its expected revenue range …
CommScope ushers in the new year with a new DAS patent lawsuit
When Cobham Wireless launched it intelligent digital DAS (idDAS) on New Year’s Eve 2015 covering Berlin’s Fan Mile – from the Victory Column to the Brandenburg Gate – over one million revelers enjoyed high-bandwidth 4G (LTE) services on the thoroughfare for the first time. This New Year’s Eve, CommScope’s attorneys and management were reveling in their ability to recently file …
CommScope’s construction group reportedly sold to BlueStream
According to a number of knowledgeable sources, CommScope’s construction group is reportedly being sold to wireless turnkey solutions provider BlueStream, headquartered in Fairbuilt, Minn. The deal is expected to close by the end of the month. A key element of the agreement was reportedly getting a major CommScope client to accept the construction group’s acquisition. It is not known how …
CommScope’s Airvana acquisition will assist with C-RAN deployments
CommScope, a global provider of connectivity and essential infrastructure solutions for communications networks, has agreed to acquire Airvana, a privately-held leader in small cell solutions for wireless networks. Airvana, headquartered in Chelmsford, Mass., provides award-winning 4G LTE and 3G small cell solutions that enable people to access communications, information and entertainment in the most challenging and high-value environments—offices, public venues …
CommScope’s new antenna delivers three beams from a single antenna unit
Wireless network operators have a new, unique antenna option from CommScope to relieve overloaded cell sites and support high concentrations of subscribers in special venues. CommScope expects the Tri-Beam to find major acceptance as a capacity enhancement solution to overloaded macro networks and high-capacity locations.” The innovative Tri-Beam Antenna uses new lens technology to deliver three beams from a single …