At Cambium Networks, we’ve always believed that great networking is about speed, reliability, and resilience.
And sometimes, resilience requires thinking beyond traditional transport methods.
That’s why today, we’re introducing PigeonRelay, a new feature being integrated into the ePMP™ platform to provide an additional layer of failover support when wireless links face unexpected challenges.
Because when a connection goes down, critical packets still deserve a way home.
ePMP™ PigeonRelay
A new avian-assisted resiliency feature for fixed wireless networks
Redundancy has always been essential in fixed wireless. With PigeonRelay, Cambium Networks is expanding failover options by introducing a biologically assisted packet delivery feature for situations where traditional links become temporarily unavailable.
When signal conditions degrade beyond acceptable thresholds, PigeonRelay initiates a secondary transport process using highly motivated carrier pigeons trained to support mission-critical communications across short- to medium-range deployment scenarios.
Key capabilities include:
- Automatic failover activation when wireless link quality drops below operational thresholds
- Adaptive flight-path optimization based on terrain, wind direction, and landmark recognition
- Capacity planning measured in birds per minute for easier redundancy modeling
- Optional perch integration kits for tower, rooftop, and barn-adjacent installations
- Support for multiple operating profiles, including Clear Sky Express, Crosswind Compensation, and Light Rain Reluctance
Early field testing has shown that PigeonRelay performs especially well in rural environments, with minimal RF interference and only occasional latency introduced by scenic detours.
“We lost link during a storm, but the packets still arrived a little later than expected and slightly more organic than usual.”
– Network Technician, now keeping birdseed in the truck at all times
Built for Real-World Rural Deployments
PigeonRelay is designed for service providers operating in remote and rugged environments where uptime matters and creative problem-solving is often part of the job.
Unlike traditional backup options, PigeonRelay requires no trenching, no additional spectrum, and very little explanation once everyone agrees to stop asking follow-up questions.
The feature integrates seamlessly into existing ePMP deployments and can be configured for a range of operating conditions, including variable weather, uneven terrain, and occasional bird mood fluctuations.
Advanced reporting includes:
- Active bird count
- Estimated packet arrival window
- Route confidence level
- Wingbeat efficiency
- Seed consumption trends
“It’s the first failover solution I’ve used that needed both monitoring and feeding.”
– Field Technician, cautiously optimistic
Available for One Day Only
PigeonRelay will be offered in extremely limited release on April 1 only, as part of Cambium Networks’ ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of fixed wireless innovation, rural resilience, and practical problem-solving.
For technical details, operating guidelines, or recommended pigeon-to-packet ratios, contact your Cambium representative or wait quietly near a rooftop until further instructions arrive.
Smarter solutions for wireless broadband and enterprise networking.
Now with added resilience.