Calix Broadband Platform enables service providers to seamlessly deploy Wi-Fi 7 for even more powerful experiences at home, work and in the community Page 1

Today, Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) unveiled its first Wi-Fi 7 systems. Like all Calix GigaSpire and GigaPro systems, the new Wi-Fi 7 systems are seamlessly integrated with the Calix Broadband Platform, making them simple and easy to deploy. The GigaSpire 7 XGS and 10GE tri-band Wi-Fi systems can be deployed at the lowest operational cost and give broadband service providers (BSPs) even more value from their multi-gig XGS-PON investment. Calix Cloud, an integral part of the Calix Platform, streamlines the deployment and management of Wi-Fi 7 systems and optimizes delivery for Calix SmartLife managed services. These GigaSpire 7 systems further extend the power of the Calix Platform, which is used by more than 1,000 BSPs to deliver exceptional subscriber experiences while also helping to increase average revenue per user (ARPU), Net Promoter Scores^SM (NPS) and Customer Lifetime Value for BSPs of all sizes in every market.

Wi-Fi 7 can deliver significant increases in throughput due to higher transmission efficiency and wider channels available in the 6 GHz spectrum band. Wi-Fi 7 can deliver peak physical speeds of 46 Gbps, a 4X increase over Wi-Fi 6E. BSPs deploying GigaSpire 7 systems can continue to develop differentiated, secure experiences for residential, business, and community markets, now with the increased speed, reduced latency, and greater capacity that Wi-Fi 7 delivers.

With the Calix platform and the latest Wi-Fi innovations for Unlimited Subscriber systems, BSPs can deliver transformative experiences globally across multiple markets, including:

• Unmatched Wi-Fi network for single-family homes. Many BSPs are already using Calix SmartHome to deliver secure and reliable value-based offerings to homes. With Wi-Fi 7 systems now available, BSPs can further enhance these indoor experiences, delivering seamless wireless gaming, uninterrupted video conferencing, and buffer-free 8K streaming.
• Increased productivity for small businesses. For BSPs offering Calix SmartBiz, Wi-Fi 7 will enable even greater security and performance for business owners, thanks to wired speeds over wireless connections. The innovations deliver even faster transaction times for digital payments and seamless operations.
• Less disruption in multi-dwelling units (MDUs) and high-density neighborhoods. Wi-Fi 7 systems significantly reduce interference by utilizing 6 GHz spectrum, improving SmartHome performance in Wi-Fi congested environments such as multi-family homes. In addition, the multifunctional form factor and dual-purpose mode of GigaSpire 7 systems simplify and accelerate deployment, paving the way for even more successful implementation of Calix SmartMDU.

Calix will continue to expand its Wi-Fi 7 system portfolio in 2025, giving BSPs more options to easily deliver excellent subscription experiences with managed SmartLife services.