What We Do
How Most Private Networks Work Today
Many private wireless networks today are built using the same type of equipment that large mobile carriers use. These systems follow the standard cellular model. They rely on central control units, licensed frequencies and commercial radio hardware. Even though the network is owned by the enterprise, it still works like a smaller copy of a carrier network.
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This kind of setup is real private 5G, but it is not private in the deeper sense. It cannot run fully off-grid, and it usually needs wired backhaul to stay online. It is not peer-to-peer, and it does not allow devices to talk directly without going through central equipment. The radios, antennas and software often come from mainstream mobile vendors, and many security features are built into the equipment itself rather than controlled by the user. Encryption and authentication follow the vendor’s design, not security that the customer manages.
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These systems work well for large organizations that want carrier-style service on their own site. They provide strong coverage and predictable performance, but they depend on outside infrastructure and vendor-controlled security. They are private in ownership, but not private in the sense of user-controlled communication.
What We Do
We build private wireless networks that give users complete control over how their communication works. Our systems do not rely on traditional cellular equipment. They use a mesh design that lets devices and nodes connect with each other directly. This allows the network to operate on its own, even without internet access or outside systems.
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Our networks can run fully off-grid. They continue working during outages, in remote areas or anywhere that normal mobile service cannot reach. Each node can pass messages to others, so the network stays connected even if one part fails. This makes the system strong, flexible and easy to expand.
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You can run the network through the internet connection you already have, or you can keep everything local. A simple high-speed link from a normal provider is enough to connect separate areas if you want wider coverage. If you prefer privacy and independence, the network can stay completely isolated and still operate normally.
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Security is controlled by the user, not by an outside vendor. The system uses modern key exchange methods such as Diffie-Hellman, and you manage your own keys. This means only the people you approve can join the network, and all data is protected by encryption that you control. Your calls, messages and information stay inside your network and are not shared with any outside provider.
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Our system is modular and can be shaped for many different needs. It can support neighborhoods, small businesses, field teams, industrial sites or full community networks. You can start small and grow the network whenever you need more coverage or more devices. The system adapts to you, not the other way around.
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In simple terms, we provide a private network that is truly private. You own it, you manage it and you control how it works. It offers reliable communication, strong security and the freedom to stay connected the way you choose.
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Research & Development
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In addition to its commercial communications, James E. Smith LLC conducts domestic research in autonomous control, guidance algorithms, and experimental flight dynamics for academic and technical evaluation.
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All research is conducted using non-lethal, inert test articles solely to support modeling, simulation, and controlled experimentation. It is not intended for operational, weaponized, or military use.
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Research and development activities are carried out within the United States in compliance with applicable laws and export control regulations. Technical designs, implementation details, and test methodologies are not publicly disclosed.
Further details are intentionally not publicly disclosed.
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