Latest news with #Kajeet
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kajeet Urges House to Support Schools and Libraries Counting on E-Rate Funding for Hotspots
Despite Senate vote, Kajeet commits to Honor E-Rate Pricing MCLEAN, Va., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following today's Congressional Review Act (CRA) block of the Federal Communications Commission Wi-Fi hotspots order, which removes E-Rate funding eligibility for these devices, Kajeet®, a leading provider of managed internet solutions for education, expressed confidence the House of Representatives will recognize the profound benefits of hotspots. To continue its mission, Kajeet affirmed its commitment to honoring E-Rate pricing to help schools and libraries secure critical connectivity. While the CRA reversal presents a setback to efforts aimed at funding off-campus student Wi-Fi hotspots through E-Rate, Kajeet encourages the House to carefully consider the compelling data demonstrating the effectiveness and safety of managed hotspots. It is an undeniable reality that over 70% of students rely on out-of-school internet access for homework, underscoring the critical need for reliable home connectivity. The pandemic starkly illuminated the deep disparities that exist, with countless families depending on public Wi-Fi at locations like libraries, hospitals, and even fast-food restaurants to enable their students to complete assignments. 'Every day, teachers across the nation grapple with the challenges faced by students who lack internet access at home, a significant barrier to learning in today's digital world,' said Ben Weintraub, CEO of Kajeet. 'We are resolute in our commitment and want to help these impacted districts and libraries pivot quickly.' Kajeet's solutions prioritize student safety and security with robust content filtering and management tools that comply with educational requirements and the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA). Last year, Kajeet Sentinel blocked billions of student attempts to access TikTok and other non-educational sites. This regulated filtering, with parameters set by school administrators based on grade level, has proven effective. Thousands of schools and libraries across the country applied for hotspot funding this year. It is estimated that this reversal could potentially impact more than 6 million individuals nationwide. As districts and libraries now face the pressing task of identifying alternative funding sources, Kajeet stands firm in its commitment to providing affordable and secure connectivity solutions. 'We fully recognize the significant impact this E-Rate reversal for hotspots will have on districts' carefully laid plans to provide essential off-campus connectivity,' added Weintraub. 'By honoring E-Rate pricing, we aim to provide immediate stability and empower districts to continue their indispensable programs without disruption, ensuring that no student is left behind.' To take advantage of this limited E-Rate offer, please visit our website. About Kajeet: Kajeet provides optimized IoT connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable, and controlled internet connectivity to nearly 3,000 businesses, schools and districts, state, and local governments. Kajeet's award-winning management platform, Sentinel®, includes visibility into real-time data usage, policy control management, custom content filters for added security, and multi-network flexibility. Since 2003, Kajeet has helped thousands of organizations connect over a million devices around the world. To learn more, visit Media Contact: Linda Jennings, Kajeet Corporate Communications 248-521-3606 ljennings@
Associated Press
27-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Kajeet Partners with Cisco to deliver Healthcare 5G Managed Service
MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kajeet®, a leader in IoT and private wireless connectivity solutions, today announced its selection as a Cisco Select Partner, joining forces to deliver a high-performance Private 5G Managed Service with Cisco's Private 5G management platform to efficiently manage the private 5G network and Kajeet's neutral host networks designed to solve in-building connectivity challenges for hospitals and healthcare systems. As a Select Partner in Cisco's channel ecosystem, Kajeet is recognized for its specialized expertise in deploying secure, scalable, and intelligent networking solutions. The collaboration will be highlighted March 3-6 at HIMSS25 in Las Vegas, where Kajeet and Cisco will demonstrate hospital campus use cases and present Kajeet's Healthcare oriented 5G solutions. Addressing the Biggest Connectivity Gaps in Healthcare Hospital CIOs face ongoing challenges with inconsistent cellular coverage, network security, and seamless access to critical applications. Traditional Wi-Fi and public cellular networks often fail to provide reliable, hospital-wide connectivity for medical staff, IoT devices, and guest access. The Kajeet Healthcare 5G solution offered with Cisco's Private 5G solution for management of private networks bridges these gaps with: Seamless, Always-On Connectivity: Secure private 5G delivers hospital-wide coverage, eliminating dead zones and ensuring clinicians, patients, and guests stay connected, by a combination of Cisco Private 5G management platform efficiently managing the hospital private network alongside Kajeet's neutral host network solution efficiently managing the external hospital Private 5G connectivity. Security & Compliance at the Core: Built-in HIPAA, SOC, and HITRUST compliance in Kajeet's Sentinel platform for real-time policy enforcement paired with Cisco's secure Private 5G for private network management. Real-Time Data & Network Intelligence: Dynamic traffic prioritization ensures that EMR systems, telemedicine, and medical IoT devices receive uninterrupted bandwidth. Carrier-Agnostic Flexibility: Unlike traditional telco-driven solutions, this private 5G network allows hospitals to control their connectivity and integrate with multiple carriers for failover support via Kajeet's Sentinel platform and neutral host network solution. 'Kajeet's partnership with Cisco marks a significant step forward in bringing secure, hospital-wide private 5G to the healthcare industry,' said Ben Weintraub, CEO of Kajeet. 'This isn't just about connectivity—it's about ensuring that doctors have instant access to records, patients experience uninterrupted care, and hospital IT leaders gain full control over their networks.' Live Demos at HIMSS25: Healthcare 5G in Action Cisco and Kajeet will demonstrate Healthcare 5G solution various use cases live at Cisco Booth #1227 at The Venetian during HIMSS25, highlighting how hospitals can eliminate coverage gaps, strengthen network security, and enhance the patient experience. The demo will highlight: Seamless clinician access to EMR systems, medical imaging, and telehealth applications utilizing Kajeet's Sentinel platform and neutral host network solution. Secure, priority-based network traffic for medical IoT devices in both an internal private network utilizing Cisco Private 5G, as well as external networks utilizing Kajeet's IoT and private wireless connectivity solutions. Automated security and compliance enforcement via Kajeet Sentinel platform. 'Cisco and Kajeet are leveraging our combined strengths to bring consistent, high-performing mobile connectivity and private network management capabilities to the healthcare market,' said Masum Mir, SVP and General Manager, Provider Mobility, Cisco. 'Our Cisco Mobility Services Platform enables a wide range of enterprise use cases including Private 5G, and together with Kajeet, we can deliver secure and more reliable mobile connectivity, improved experiences, and ultimately provide a better patient outcomes for healthcare providers.' To see a live demonstration at HIMSS, stop by the Cisco-Kajeet booth to speak with Cisco representatives and Kajeet healthcare leaders or book an appointment here- Cisco-and-Kajeet-at-HIMSS25 Kajeet Connected Health Portfolio Healthcare 5G is one of several solutions under the Kajeet Connected Health umbrella, which also includes: Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM): Secure, high-speed connectivity for virtual care and at-home patient monitoring. Life Sciences and Clinical Trials: Reliable private networks for real-time data collection and research collaboration. About Kajeet Kajeet is a leading provider of private wireless solutions, offering secure, flexible, and fully managed private 5G networks for hospitals, schools, municipalities, and enterprises. The company's carrier-agnostic approach, advanced Sentinel® platform, and expert deployment teams help organizations deploy reliable connectivity solutions tailored to their needs. To learn more, visit For media and analyst inquiries, please contact: 248-521-3606
