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Nextlink Internet expands Agreement with Aviat Networks to Power BEAD-Funded Rural Broadband Buildout

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Nextlink will deploy Aviat’s BABA-Compliant Microwave, E-Band and Multi-Band Solutions to Connect Thousands of Unserved Locations across the Central United States

AUSTIN, Texas, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), the leading expert in wireless transport solutions, today announced that Nextlink Internet (“Nextlink”), a rural-focused internet service provider serving commercial and residential subscribers across 12 states, has expanded its existing agreement with Aviat Networks for its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program-funded buildout. Nextlink will deploy Aviat’s high-performance microwave, E-Band and multi-band systems to extend connectivity to thousands of unserved and underserved locations across its 12-state footprint.

Nextlink has secured over $180 million in BEAD funding, on top of $429.2 million in Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) previously awarded by the FCC, positioning the company for a significant expansion of its fixed wireless and fiber-supported network infrastructure, and recently activated the first wireless tower to be funded by the BEAD program. As part of this initiative, Nextlink has extended and expanded its existing agreement with Aviat to help lower the total cost of ownership across its network.

“Our focus is on bringing fast, reliable internet to communities across the country,” said Cameron Kilton, Chief Technology Officer of Nextlink. “The BEAD program represents a historic opportunity to accelerate that mission, and we needed a technology partner with the performance and reliability to match. Aviat’s solutions have consistently performed, which means we can move fast and stay on schedule. We’re confident this expanded deployment will deliver the connectivity our customers have been waiting for.”

“Aviat Networks has established itself as a preferred wireless transport partner for wireless internet service providers (WISPs) pursuing federal broadband funding, and we are proud to continue and deepen our partnership with Nextlink as they execute on their BEAD-funded mission to connect rural America,” said Pete Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aviat Networks.

About Nextlink Internet

Nextlink is a rural-focused provider of high-speed internet and phone services, having invested over $1 billion to close the digital divide across 12 states: Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wyoming, Louisiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota. As an active participant in public-private partnerships, Nextlink is working to rapidly connect homes, schools, libraries, and businesses in small communities across the Central United States. Nextlink operates over 2,600 active towers, holds the third-largest portfolio of CBRS Priority Access Licenses in the United States, serves more than 100,000 subscribers, and is the recipient of a $429.2 million Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) award from the FCC. For more information, visit nextlinkinternet.com.

About Aviat Networks

Aviat is the leading expert in wireless transport and access solutions and works to provide dependable products, services and support to its customers. With more than one million systems sold into 170 countries worldwide, communications service providers and private network operators including state/local government, utility, federal government and defense organizations trust Aviat with their critical applications. Coupled with a long history of microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enabling customers to drastically simplify both their networks and their lives. For more than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered high performance products, simplified operations, and the best overall customer experience. Aviat is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Media Contact: Stuart Little, Aviat Networks, stuart.little@aviatnet.com

Investor Relations Contact: Andrew Fredrickson, Aviat Networks, andrew.fredrickson@aviatnet.com

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Celebree School Grand Opening Brings Nurturing Early Education to Cross Creek Ranch

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Local Families Invited to Grand Opening on July 10 to Explore Curriculum-Based Programs for Children Six Weeks- 12 Years

FULSHEAR, Texas, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs, opened its newest school on May 18 in Cross Creek Ranch. Located at 6511 Skyline Dr., the new school will provide a customized program that addresses the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of children while adhering to Texas’s early education standards.

To celebrate the new location, Celebree School of Cross Creek Ranch will host an on-site grand opening and ribbon-cutting event on July 10 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a summer garden party theme. For event details and updates, visit https://www.celebree.com/cross-creek-ranch-tx/ and follow the school on Facebook at and Instagram.

Celebree School of Cross Creek Ranch is owned and operated by local entrepreneurs Krishna and Parth Kikani, who follow a shared interest in building a business rooted in both community and long-term impact. Originally from India, Krishna moved to the U.S. in 2021 with a background in marketing and experience in real estate, later transitioning into early childhood education where she developed a strong interest in child development. Combined with Parth’s operational experience managing family-owned businesses, including entertainment and self-storage concepts, the couple was drawn to pursue a franchise aligned with their values. After being introduced to Celebree’s focus on emotional development and its “conscious discipline” approach, the pair saw an opportunity to bring a different kind of early education model to the growing Fulshear community.

“We wanted to build something meaningful, where children feel understood and supported from the very start,” said Krishna Kikani. “That’s what drew us to Celebree, and what we hope to bring to families here.”

Celebree School lives by its promise to Grow People Big and Small™ and was founded on the belief that success in early childhood development is equal parts curriculum and a connection that extends beyond the classroom to address the needs of the whole child and the whole family. Each Celebree School is a village made up of parents, children, and educators while providing curriculum-based care that prepares your child for kindergarten and beyond.

With a 30-plus-year history of providing superior early childhood education, Celebree School delivers a stable, secure learning environment that helps children develop a lifelong love of learning. Programs are available for children six weeks to 12 years old with unique curriculums designed to develop positive social skills and values while allowing children to learn about their world through age-appropriate play, projects, and activities. Care is available part time or full time and parents are allowed to drop in and visit at any time. 

“We’re proud to welcome Krishna and Parth into our Celebree School family,” said Richard Huffman, Founder and CEO of Celebree School. “They bring a deep commitment to children, families, and the community that perfectly reflects our mission to Grow People Big and Small, and we look forward to seeing Cross Creek Ranch families flourish with the support of our dedicated team and enriching programs.”

Celebree School – Cross Creek Ranch is open Monday – Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information on Celebree School in Cross Creek Ranch, please visit https://www.celebree.com/cross-creek-ranch-tx/ or call (346) 615-0102.

About Celebree School
Founded in 1994, Celebree School is a leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs. With a mission to Grow People Big and Small™, Celebree School believes success in early childhood development is equal parts curriculum and connection. Each school employs a customized program that addresses the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of children and follows applicable state guidelines. In 2019, Celebree School launched its franchise offering. In 2024, Celebree School’s founder, Richard Huffman, launched a new parent company called Huffman Family Brands, merging Celebree affiliated concepts under one multi-brand company structure. Learn more about how we grow confident children who are prepared for school and life at Celebree.com. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Media Contact: Allie Shust, Fishman Public Relations, ashust@fishmanpr.com or (773) 849-3506

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ROMCO Continues Sponsorship of Texas A&M Formula SAE Electric Team for 2026 Season

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DALLAS, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ROMCO Equipment Co. proudly announces the continuation of its sponsorship of the Texas A&M Formula SAE Electric Team for the 2026 season, reinforcing its commitment to developing future engineering talent following the team’s recent participation in the Formula SAE Electric competition in Michigan.

This partnership reflects ROMCO’s core values of Caring, Daring, and Sharing, which emphasize community engagement and investment in the next generation of industry leaders.

Empowering the Future of Engineering

Founded in 2021, the Texas A&M Formula SAE Electric Team designs and builds high-performance electric race vehicles while gaining hands-on experience in engineering, manufacturing, and team-based project development. The program brings together students from multiple disciplines, simulating real-world engineering and business environments.

“This team represents the future of engineering and innovation,” said Austin Fitch, ROMCO Vice President of Operations and Texas A&M graduate. “As an Aggie myself, it’s inspiring to see these students push the boundaries of what’s possible. ROMCO is proud to support their work and their drive to lead in this growing field.”

2026 Season and Competition

The team unveiled its AME26 electric racecar in April, marking the beginning of its 2026 competition season. The team then competed at the Formula SAE Electric competition held June 16–20 at Michigan International Speedway, where schools across the nation were evaluated across design, performance, cost analysis, and endurance events.

Updates and additional information are available at Texas A&M Formula Electric Team and competition results can be tracked at FSAE Online.

About ROMCO Equipment Co.

ROMCO Equipment Co., an SMT company, is a leading heavy equipment distributor serving the construction, mining, paving, and aggregate industries across Texas and southeast New Mexico. Founded in 1961, the company has spent more than six decades delivering premium equipment solutions, expert support, and a customer-first service culture.

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SAiMON Vision to Attend the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) 2026 Annual Conference & Expo

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Company will show emergency communications leaders how AI-powered analytics, autonomous systems, and enhanced computer-aided dispatch deliver faster, smarter emergency response

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SAiMON Vision, a leading global provider of intelligent public safety and situational awareness technologies, today announced it will participate in the 2026 Annual National Emergency Number Association (“NENA”) Conference & Expo – the 911 dispatch community’s premier event – taking place June 29-30 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. SAiMON Vision will be located in booth #535.

Inside 911 dispatch centers, staff manage rising call volumes, persistent staffing shortages, and more incoming data than ever. According to a 2023 staffing study conducted by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch, nearly one-third of Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) reported significant vacancy rates, and 36% reporting attrition in positions filled. SAiMON Vision helps PSAPs work through those pressures and shift from reactive response toward more proactive, data-driven operations.

At the conference, SAiMON Vision will demonstrate how its intelligent technologies support the people on the PSAP floor, converting raw input into clear, prioritized intelligence that PSAP staff can act on in real time. AI-powered analytics speed information processing and prioritizing the most urgent events first, helping call-takers and supervisors direct the right resources and make better-informed decisions when seconds count. Underpinning it all is SAiMON’s computer-aided dispatch (CAD), the system at the heart of the most sophisticated PSAPs. Today’s CAD platforms can be leveraged to connect dispatch, field personnel, video intelligence, sensor networks, and real-time data into one operating picture, giving the control room a unified view of an unfolding incident.

Robotics is another fast-growing area that SAiMON Vision intends to display. Autonomous and semi-autonomous systems extend a center’s reach beyond its walls, streaming remote monitoring and on-scene assessment back to the control room so dispatchers get eyes on an incident sooner. That enriched understanding of an emergency also reaches first responders before they arrive, helping them prepare for any crisis and stay out of harm’s way.

These capabilities are most powerful when they work together. SAiMON Vision integrates critical information sources into one platform — combining intelligent automation, real-time monitoring, advanced analytics, and interoperability across the systems agencies already run — so PSAPs can improve coordination, accelerate response times, and strengthen overall mission effectiveness.

“NENA brings together the people who run the 9-1-1 control room — the tele-communicators, supervisors, and directors who make split-second decisions every shift,” said Edgar Ramírez, General Manager of SAiMON Vision. “The convergence of artificial intelligence, robotics, and next-generation CAD technologies is creating unprecedented opportunities for agencies to strengthen situational awareness, improve operational performance, and deliver more effective emergency response services. At NENA 2026, we’re excited to put that technology in front of the people who will actually use it.”

SAiMON Vision is committed to developing innovative solutions that help public safety organizations harness emerging technology to improve decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and support mission-critical communications.

To learn more about the event and to register, please visit https://www.nenaconference.com.

About SAiMON Vision

SAiMON Vision deploys intelligent technologies designed to support public safety operations through advanced situational awareness, data integration, operational intelligence, and real-time decision support. By combining innovation with practical operational applications, the company helps organizations enhance visibility, coordination, and response capabilities across complex environments.

For more information, please visit www.saimonvision.com.

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Phil Denning
Phil.Denning@icrinc.com 

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