Kurt Schaubach Named Chief Technology Officer for Federated Wireless

On Tuesday, Federated Wireless announced that, Kurt Schaubach join the company as the new of Chief Technology Officer. Schaubach comes to Federated from National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative where he served as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.

Federated Wireless develops technologies to maximize the utilization of spectrum resources. the company feels that Schaubach, “will play a key role in developing technologies and new business strategies for Federated Wireless as the company works to create the next-generation architecture of broadband wireless.”



Schaubach was a strong choice for the company based on his 20+ years of experience in spectrum development, management and policy.


“The addition of Kurt to Federated Wireless’ world-class technology team reinforces our belief that the company is poised to be a leader in the growth of mobile broadband and the development of 5G cellular communications,” said Iyad Tarazi, Chief Executive Officer of Federated Wireless. “His breadth and depth of experience will strengthen our team and the overall company.”

According to the press release issued today, in his earlier positions, Schaubach was responsible for technology strategy and product development in wholesale mobile wireless, rural broadband wireless access, satellite broadband, microwave backhaul, land mobile radio, and SCADA.

“The wireless industry is in a period of explosive growth, and the ability to unlock spectrum bands and increase spectrum sharing is critical,” said Schaubach. “Federated Wireless is developing a truly disruptive technology. I’m excited to join the company at a pivotal stage in its development – and at an exciting period of transformation for the industry as a whole.”