Terawave Communications

About Terawave Communications

Terawave, LLC is a telecommunications firm established from a 2017 amateur radio project by co-founders Torsten Schultze and Uli Altvater. Their experimentation led to the discovery of a new modulation technique that appeared to challenge conventional physics principles. This discovery prompted the founders to seek funding for further research and development. Uli Altvater brings over four decades of experience in the telecommunications and IT industry, with a history of founding three technology businesses in Germany and inventing the wireless mesh network in 1996. Torsten Schultze is the inventor behind several of the company's patents related to high spectral efficiency data communications.

The company's core offering is a proprietary modulation technology that aims to significantly enhance spectral efficiency. This technology is designed to expand the use of existing spectrum for a wide array of applications, including rural and mobile broadband, satellite, cable, and fixed-line communications, as well as for automotive, maritime, rail, and government use cases. The business model centers on leveraging this technology to provide more efficient spectrum usage for its clients. By 2022, the company had successfully developed a demonstration system capable of transmitting video and audio over a five-kilometer distance. Current development efforts are focused on multi-carrier implementations and AI-based radios. The firm has attracted a board with deep industry experience, including executives with backgrounds at companies like Qualcomm, Cisco, and leaders with extensive experience in patent law and telecommunications infrastructure.

Terawave operates in the telecommunications service provider market, targeting clients that require more efficient data transmission over crowded spectrums. Its technology, described as a near-zero bandwidth modulation, has been independently tested and verified. The company has secured funding through several rounds, indicating investor confidence in its technological approach and market potential. The leadership team includes experienced executives such as Interim CEO Bob Chastain, with a long history in the cable and satellite industry, and CTO Rob Gilmore, a 30-year veteran in engineering and communication systems design with experience at Qualcomm and Bell Labs.