Skyriver

Skyriver
Company typePrivate
IndustryInternet service provider (ISP), Telecommunications
Founded2000
Headquarters7310 Miramar Rd. Ste. 600 San Diego, CA 92126
Area served
California, USA
Productsbroadband Internet, VPN, termporary/event bandwidth
Number of employees
50
Websitewww.skyriver.net

Skyriver was a business broadband Internet provider headquartered in San Diego, California. It was acquired by One Ring Networks in July, 2018.[1] Skyriver delivered broadband Internet connectivity for enterprise and small-medium businesses, utilizing its proprietary millimeter wave technology. Skyriver offered commercial grade services including dedicated Internet access, Virtual Private Network (VPN), redundancy, and temporary Internet/event bandwidth in California.

History

Skyriver was founded in September 2000.[2] In March 2003 Skyriver formed the SkyWeb Alliance with two other regional providers in California.[3][4] Skyriver acquired California-based Internet service provider Terracom Network Services (TNS), closing the deal in March 2004.[5] In 2005 Skyriver acquired San Diego–based IT outsourcing provider Integrate IT, Inc. In 2007 Skyriver completed its backhaul upgrade in anticipation of its planned WiMAX rollout.[6] In 2007 Skyriver added Orange County, California to its fixed wireless service area. Wireless broadband rates of 3 Mbit/s to 200 Mbit/s were marketed in Anaheim, La Habra, Garden Grove, Fullerton, Brea and Orange. In 2008 Skyriver acquired the assets of Nethere, Inc.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ "One Ring Networks Acquires Skyriver Communications".
  2. ^ "Skyriver Communications". Company web site. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
  3. ^ Gerry Blackwell (March 25, 2003). "The SkyWeb Alliance". Wi-Fi Planet. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
  4. ^ "SkyWeb Alliance". web site. Archived from the original on March 20, 2003. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
  5. ^ "Web Hosting Company Skyriver Communications Completes Acquisition of TNS". The Hosting News. March 31, 2004. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
  6. ^ "Skyriver Communications Completes Major Upgrade of Backbone Network Infrastructure". News release. June 6, 2007. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
  7. ^ "Skyriver Communications Completes Acquisition of Fixed Wireless Assets of Nethere, Inc". News release. April 21, 2008. Retrieved August 18, 2011.