The startup develops network towers and cellular telecommunications equipment that utilize an energy-efficient radio design to deliver a sustainable 5G network. This technology significantly increases bandwidth while minimizing operating costs, size, and weight, resulting in more reliable connectivity for users.
Funding
$13.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The increasing demand for data and connectivity is driving the rollout of 5G networks, leading to significantly higher power consumption compared to 4G/LTE networks. This surge in energy usage results in increased operational costs and sustainability challenges for wireless carriers and private network operators.
Solution
TalkingHeads Wireless develops energy-efficient Smart Network Towers, including remote radio heads (RRH), designed to reduce the total cost of ownership for cellular carriers. Their technology utilizes AI to optimize tower energy consumption, reportedly cutting energy use in half. By redesigning hardware, the company aims to significantly lower energy costs and enable carriers to meet their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals related to climate change and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions. The solution includes hardware components like Baseband Units and RadioHeads that operate with OpenRAN, AI-powered Optimized Distribution of Power Variance (ODPV), and monitoring and reporting software.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes cellular carriers and private network operators deploying 5G networks who are seeking to reduce energy consumption, lower operational costs, and meet sustainability targets.
Features
- AI-powered optimization of tower energy consumption
- Hardware redesign for improved energy efficiency
- Remote radio heads (RRH) designed for 5G networks
- Baseband Unit and RadioHead operate with OpenRAN
- Optimized Distribution of Power Variance (ODPV)
- Monitoring and reporting software for energy usage
- Smaller and lighter radios that consume less energy and create less heat