Telecom & ISP Software and Network Consulting

We did not just build software for operators. We became one. We invested our own capital and launched Alabama Lightwave, a rural ISP delivering LTE and 5G services across Bibb, Chilton, and Choctaw County, Alabama. We know what it feels like to climb towers, negotiate backhaul, register with the SAS, handle support tickets at midnight, and protect cash flow in a competitive market.

That lived experience shapes how we serve telecom providers, private network operators, municipalities, and enterprise network teams.

If you are building, scaling, or stabilizing a telecom network, we would welcome a conversation.

We Understand Telecom Because We Operate Telecom

Centreville Tech is not a generic development shop. Our founder built and operates production networks. We have deployed fixed wireless, LTE, and 5G infrastructure. We have managed spectrum. We have dealt with interconnection, routing, and peering. We have handled customer growth and the financial pressure that comes with it.

We are members of WISPA, and we actively support the independent ISP community. We helped revitalize MGMIX to strengthen regional peering and improve network performance in Alabama. We understand BGP, IPv6 deployment, CGNAT strategy, EPC architecture, and what it takes to keep latency low and uptime high. Our founder has joined Spencer Pous and Liz Creekmore on Beyond the Bandwidth, the podcast for the broadband industry, to share perspective from running an ISP and building core network technology.

When we give advice, it comes from experience, not slides.

Private LTE and 5G Core Development

We developed Rapid5GS, an open source LTE and 5G packet core. It was not built as a side project. It was built to power real networks.

Rapid5GS has been presented publicly at ALANOG-06 for technical review. It is deployed in ISPs, government environments, and private enterprise networks across the United States and internationally. Operators use it for:

• Rural broadband delivery
• CBRS Band 48 deployments
• Private LTE for industry and logistics
• Municipal broadband initiatives
• Enterprise private 5G networks

We design, configure, and support EPC and 5GC environments with practical, production-ready architecture. That includes subscriber provisioning systems, SIM lifecycle management, policy control, monitoring, and integration with billing platforms.

If you would like to see the technology in action, you can watch our founder demonstrate Rapid5GS on YouTube.

ISP Consulting That Goes Beyond Theory

We work with:

• Rural ISPs
• Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs)
• Municipal broadband initiatives
• Tribal and government networks
• Enterprise private LTE and 5G operators
• Startups entering the telecom space

Our consulting spans the full lifecycle of a network.

Network Design and Architecture — We help you design scalable LTE and 5G infrastructure, from radio access networks to packet core and interconnect. We focus on practical design decisions that protect your margins and simplify operations.

Core Network Deployment — EPC and 5GC configuration, policy rules, IP planning, IPv6 strategy, CGNAT design, and high-availability planning. We treat the core like critical infrastructure because it is.

Integration and Automation — Provisioning systems, billing integration, API development, EDI automation, subscriber portals, and operational dashboards. The difference between a struggling ISP and a scalable ISP is often automation.

Performance and Optimization — Latency analysis, routing optimization, peering strategy, traffic engineering, and troubleshooting attach failures or subscriber performance issues. We look at the full stack, not just one component.

Equipment Strategy and Procurement Guidance

We founded TheEdgeMile.com to help operators, governments, and businesses find practical, affordable private LTE and 5G equipment. Many network teams are overwhelmed by vendor options and conflicting claims.

We help clients evaluate:

• CBRS radio equipment
• EPC and 5GC infrastructure
• Backhaul and transport solutions
• Fiber plant planning
• Tower and site design
• Power and rectifier systems

We give clear guidance based on deployment goals, budget realities, and long-term operational sustainability.

Software Development for Telecom Operators

Telecom businesses are increasingly software businesses. If your provisioning is manual, your growth is limited.

We build:

• Custom OSS/BSS integrations
• Subscriber management platforms
• Internal operations dashboards
• API integrations with radio vendors and billing systems
• Reporting and compliance tools
• Customer portals and mobile apps

We have built production systems in freight, logistics, manufacturing, and enterprise environments. We bring that same operational discipline to telecom software. One example is the Lightwave LINK mobile app we built for Alabama Lightwave, which gives subscribers access to streaming content, outage updates, and account management from their phones.

Our work is focused on measurable outcomes: fewer manual errors, faster installs, improved uptime, cleaner reporting, and stronger margins.

Rural Broadband and Municipal Expertise

Rural broadband is not a marketing campaign. It is a responsibility.

Through Alabama Lightwave, we serve communities that larger carriers overlooked. We understand the realities of:

• Sparse population density
• Limited backhaul options
• Capital constraints
• Grant and non-grant funding models
• Customer trust in small communities

If you are a county, municipality, utility, or cooperative exploring LTE, 5G, or hybrid fiber-wireless deployments, we can help you assess feasibility, design responsibly, and avoid costly missteps.

Why This Matters

Telecom infrastructure is long-term infrastructure. Decisions made early in architecture, core design, and integration can affect your network for years.

A misconfigured core can limit growth. A poor IP strategy can complicate expansion. Manual processes can quietly drain profit.

We approach every engagement as partners. We ask hard questions. We help you make decisions that protect both performance and financial sustainability.

Centreville Tech provides consulting and development services for private LTE deployment, private 5G network consulting, rural ISP consulting, WISP software development, CBRS network architecture, EPC and 5GC deployment, Rapid5GS implementation, OSS/BSS integration, ISP automation systems, municipal broadband consulting, LTE core configuration and optimization, and IPv6 and CGNAT strategy for ISPs. If you are searching for practical guidance on building or scaling an LTE or 5G network, we are ready to help.

A Partner Who Has Skin in the Game

We built a rural ISP. We built an open source packet core. We stood in front of technical peers at ALANOG and opened our work for review. We helped strengthen regional peering infrastructure. We have spoken on Beyond the Bandwidth with Spencer Pous and Liz Creekmore to share what we have learned with the ISP community. We continue to invest in tools and platforms that make telecom more accessible.

This work is personal to us because we live it.

If you are building, scaling, or stabilizing a telecom network, let’s have a serious conversation about what you are trying to accomplish. We will meet you where you are, understand your constraints, and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Related Services

• Private Network Deployment — end-to-end private LTE and 5G for operators and enterprise
• Custom Software Development — OSS/BSS platforms and subscriber management systems
• API & EDI Integration — billing, provisioning, and operational data automation
• Mobile App Development — subscriber-facing apps for ISPs and operators

Further Reading

• Private LTE Networks for Rural Businesses — A Plain-English Guide
• The Wireless Industry’s Boat Anchor Problem
• The Great American Backhoe Bonanza