Attobahn

About Attobahn

Attobahn, Inc. positions itself as a telecommunications company architecting a new global network ecosystem to address the bandwidth limitations and security flaws of the current internet. Incorporated in Delaware on May 16, 2013, with headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia, the company was established to create a faster, more secure, and affordable alternative to contemporary internet services. The firm has been a minority-owned American business focused on resolving issues with high-frequency millimeter-wave transmission since its inception.

The company was co-founded by Darryl Gray, who serves as Chairman and CEO, and Richard Forde, the Chief Architect. Gray brings over two decades of experience in systems engineering and executive management, previously serving as Chairman and CEO of SMART Technology, Inc., an internet and cross-platform integration service provider. Forde's background includes a significant tenure at Citigroup, where he chaired the Data Strategy Committee and was responsible for engineering a global transport infrastructure connecting operations across 96 countries. His experience extends to developing Merrill Lynch's Direct Broadcast Satellite System. The management team also includes Edward Howlette as COO, who previously led NEXGEN Solutions, a strategic partner of IBM.

Attobahn is developing a wireless and fiber-less mobile broadband network that aims to deliver speeds of 20 Gigabits per second (Gbps) or more to each user. This is achieved through patent-pending technology that reportedly integrates the physics of particle acceleration with radio frequency transmission, overcoming traditional line-of-sight limitations. The core of their offering is a system described as a Viral Molecular Network (VMN), which uses proprietary hardware, including a "data center on a chip," and customer-premise devices called V-Rovers. This architecture intends to provide authentication, non-repudiation, and encryption as built-in features, enhancing security. The business model appears to involve licensing its advanced technologies and providing network services directly to consumers and corporate users, aiming to bypass traditional cable and cellular providers. The target market includes content owners like Netflix and Disney for over-the-top (OTT) delivery, as well as individual consumers through new handheld devices. The company has raised approximately $25.2 million to $36.5 million in funding across several rounds to support the development and prototyping of its technology.