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Semtech (formerly Sierra Wireless)

Semtech's AirLink router line (formerly Sierra Wireless) includes models the company lists for private LTE and private 5G use, with CBRS and, on some models, Anterix band support.

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Overview

Semtech, a Camarillo, California, semiconductor company, acquired Sierra Wireless in January 2023 and now sells Sierra Wireless's AirLink cellular routers under the Semtech name.[1][2][3] For private LTE and 5G networks, Semtech markets AirLink vehicle, industrial and compact routers that it says support CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) LTE and, on 5G models, private 5G standalone bands including n48, managed through the AirLink Lifecycle Management System (ALMS).[3] In August 2026 Semtech agreed to sell its cellular module business to Compal Electronics; the announcement does not say whether the AirLink router line is part of that sale.[4]

At a glance

Headquarters
Camarillo, California (200 Flynn Road).[1]
Founded
Semtech was incorporated in Delaware in 1960.[1] Sierra Wireless had nearly 30 years in cellular IoT when Semtech bought it, according to Semtech.[2]
Ownership
Semtech is publicly traded. Sierra Wireless became a wholly owned Semtech subsidiary on January 12, 2023, in an all-cash deal valued at about US$1.2 billion.[2]
Private network offering
AirLink routers for private LTE and private 5G networks, with ALMS for remote monitoring and configuration; Semtech's private networking page shows Airspan, Baicells, Athonet, Celona, Highway 9, Amdocs and Fortress Solutions as ecosystem partners.[3]
CBRS / band 48 products
Semtech says the XR90, XR80 and XR60 support full-spectrum CBRS LTE and private 5G standalone bands including n48; the MP70 supports CBRS LTE band 48; the RX55 supports CBRS and LTE private bands (B48, B42, B43); and the 5G RedCap RX400 and EX400 support Anterix band 106, CBRS and private 5G standalone bands.[3]
Sales channel
Semtech reports that 74% of its net sales in fiscal 2026 went through independent distributors, alongside direct sales staff and independent representatives.[1]
Certifications
Not publicly stated at the company level; the XR60 page lists CBRS among its wireless certifications.[5]
Notable U.S. customers
Not publicly stated for private networks.

Product lines

  • AirLink XR series (XR90, XR80, XR60)gateway

    5G routers for vehicles and harsh sites, including the XR90, XR80 and XR60, which Semtech lists with CBRS LTE and private 5G standalone band support.[3][5]

  • AirLink MP70gateway

    The MP70 is an LTE-Advanced mobile router that Semtech lists with CBRS LTE band 48 support.[3]

  • AirLink RX series (RX400, RX55)gateway

    Compact routers: the 5G RedCap RX400, which Semtech lists with Anterix band 106, CBRS and private 5G standalone bands, and the LTE RX55, listed with CBRS and LTE private bands.[3]

  • AirLink Lifecycle Management System (ALMS)software

    Cloud platform for remote monitoring, configuration and fleet management of AirLink routers.[3]

Company updates

  1. Semtech agrees to sell its cellular module business to Compal Electronics for $62 million in cash, with closing expected in the fourth quarter of Semtech's fiscal 2027. The release covers the module business and does not mention AirLink routers.[4]

  2. Semtech completes its acquisition of Sierra Wireless for about US$1.2 billion in enterprise value (US$31.00 per share in cash).[2]

On Private5G.com

Sources

Researched Oct 1, 2026. Manufacturer and vendor statements are their claims, not independent tests.

  1. Semtech Corporation Form 10-K for fiscal year ended January 25, 2026 — U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR). Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  2. Semtech Corporation Completes Acquisition of Sierra Wireless — Semtech, Jan 12, 2023. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  3. Private Networking | LTE-Advanced Routers & Gateways — Semtech (formerly Sierra Wireless). Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  4. Semtech press release on the sale of its cellular module business to Compal (Form 8-K, Exhibit 99.1) — U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR), Aug 13, 2026. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  5. AirLink XR60 | World's Smallest Rugged 5G Router — Semtech (formerly Sierra Wireless). Accessed Oct 1, 2026.

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Gateway and router maker

Semtech (formerly Sierra Wireless) ↗Manufacturer informationLocation in source: AirLink® Private 5G and Private LTE Network Solutions > AirLink Pro – Ultimate RoutersChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated