About FreeWave Technologies
About FreeWave Technologies
FreeWave Technologies was founded in 1993 and is based in Boulder, Colorado, where it became a first mover in the radio frequency space for industrial wireless communications. The company built its reputation designing ISM band and licensed data radios trusted for mission-critical applications across industries that can't tolerate communication failures.
A co-founder who later went on to start XetaWave designed every radio at FreeWave over his 17 years with the company, helping drive its early growth in a niche category. The company's radios became widely used for automation and security applications in municipal and private water systems, among other critical infrastructure uses where reliable long-range wireless links matter.
In 2007, Boston-based TA Associates invested $113 million in FreeWave, one of the largest equity deals in Colorado history at the time, supporting continued growth. FreeWave continues to manufacture its products at its 35,000-square-foot Boulder, Colorado headquarters, maintaining a focused workforce dedicated to industrial wireless radio design.
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Frequently asked questions
What type of radios does FreeWave Technologies manufacture?
FreeWave manufactures ISM band and licensed data radios designed for mission-critical industrial applications where communication reliability is essential. Tell us your required range and frequency band and we'll match the right radio.
What industries rely on FreeWave radios?
FreeWave's radios are trusted for automation and security applications in municipal and private water systems, along with other critical infrastructure uses. Let us know your specific industry and application and we'll help identify the right model.
Where is FreeWave Technologies based?
FreeWave Technologies is headquartered and manufactures its products at a 35,000-square-foot facility in Boulder, Colorado. The company was founded there in 1993 and has remained based in Boulder since.
Has FreeWave received significant outside investment?
Yes, Boston-based TA Associates invested $113 million in FreeWave in 2007, one of the largest equity deals in Colorado history at the time. That investment supported continued growth in the company's industrial wireless radio business.
Are FreeWave radios suited for long-range remote monitoring?
Yes, FreeWave's ISM band and licensed radios are designed for mission-critical long-range data applications, commonly used in remote monitoring and telemetry setups. Tell us your site's terrain and distance requirements and we'll confirm the right configuration.