CellGate

About CellGate

CellGate offers cellular and internet-based access control and security monitoring solutions, positioning itself as a specialist in wireless technology since its inception. The company was founded in 2006 by Noel Gouldin, who currently serves as President. Gouldin's background as VP of Marketing for Weblink Wireless spurred his research into leveraging cellular technology to advance the access control market, which was heavily dependent on traditional landline systems.

The firm's business model centers on the sale of hardware combined with recurring monthly service fees for its cloud-based platform. CellGate also provides a shared revenue program for its dealers and installers to incentivize sales. The company targets a diverse client base, including single-family homes, multi-family residential communities, commercial businesses, farms, ranches, and self-storage facilities. Operations are managed from its headquarters in Carrollton, Texas.

CellGate's core offering is a suite of products that integrate hardware with a cloud management platform, TrueCloud, accessible via a web portal or a dedicated smartphone app. This platform enables users to manage access credentials, monitor activity with detailed logs, and receive real-time alerts. The product lineup includes the Watchman series for video telephone entry, the OmniPoint system for multi-point wireless access control over long ranges, and the Unify line for access control without video or voice. Key features across these products include live video streaming of visitors, two-way voice communication, and the ability to grant access remotely. The systems can operate via cellular LTE or a hard-wired internet connection and can be powered by AC or solar energy, making them suitable for remote locations.

A distinguishing feature of CellGate's technology is the TrueCloud portal, which manages all data streams, including video, within a single cloud environment, a capability it claims is unique among competitors. In late 2022, the company launched OmniPoint, a long-range, multi-point wireless system capable of controlling up to 50 entry points within a one-mile radius from a single gateway, designed for large properties like schools, warehouses, and apartment complexes where extensive wiring would be impractical or cost-prohibitive.