Broadband International is a U.S. manufacturer of outside plant network amplifiers and accessories for cable operators worldwide.
Amplifiers are available in various configurations for specific system requirements, with both full-station and drop-in solutions, which means the ultimate flexibility and interchangeability for new construction, rebuilds, and maintenance of existing legacy plant.
Custom solutions can be designed to accommodate future needs for 1.2 and 1.8 GHz, as well as Mid-Split, High-Split, and Ultra-High-Split.
Products are designed and manufactured in our state-of-the-art global headquarters in Medley, Florida. Our “Strength Behind the Signal” lies with our elite team of engineers, global-reaching sales experts, and customer service professionals.
Manufacturing Experts
Our staff of over 180 engineers, sales experts, assembly technicians, quality-control specialists, inventory management and shipping professionals guide the process from concept through field deployment. From the smallest accessory to a full-scale field upgrade, we’ll deliver on time.
Personalized Services
Our team of Sales Executives has over 75 years of combined broadband and complex sales experience. They will work with you to determine specific solutions for your network. Our customized approach helps determine your needs for maintaining existing plant as well as future technologies and flexibility for expansion. Personal service and follow up ensure complete satisfaction and performance.
State-of-the-art Technology
BBI’s team of design and production engineers custom build and design cutting-edge modules and accessories for the industry’s leading broadband MSOs. With over 250 years of broadband design expertise and millions of modules deployed worldwide, you’ll have complete confidence in our products for performance, reliability, and impeccable service and track record.
BroadBand International Through the Years
October 1997
Founded
BroadBand International founded and opens its first manufacturing facility.
October 1998
Plug-in Products Developed
First line of all OEM plug in equalizers released.
February 1999
First Amplifier Replacement Board
The first designed and manufactured amplifier replacement board is released
April 2000
Move to new facility
Moved to expanded operations facility.
June 2004
First Drop-In Amplifier
The 6PAC-S is released.
September 2008
Research and Development Facility
New engineering lab opened in Atlanta, GA
January 2009
Wholly Owned Facility
Moved to a wholly owned, new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
May 2009
Go Green™
Introduced and released the Go Green™ jumper selectable forward equalizer
December 2011
Introduced 4PAC
Released the 4PAC drop-in amplifier
July 2012
New 1 GHz line of amplifiers
Completed new 1 GHz line of amplifiers
July 2015
Housings developed
Housing development completed, offering full station solutions as well as drop-ins
April 2016
Land Acquisition
Acquired adjacent land properties for continued expansion
January 2017
Ongoing Facility Expansion
Facility expansion to widen additional manufacturing and warehouse space
November 2017
20th Anniversary
Broadband International’s 20th anniversary is celebrated.
September 2021
1.2 GHz Amplifiers
Next-generation 1.2 GHz amplifiers are released
August 2022
Additional Expansion
Additional expansion to increase manufacturing capacity.
November 2022
25th Anniversary
Broadband International’s 25th anniversary is celebrated
October 2023
1.8 GHz Amplifiers Released
New 1.8 GHz next-generation electronic amplifiers released.
Mike has an extensive sales background with major vendors in broadband, as well as an 11-year stint in the US Air Force. With extensive knowledge of broadband and telephony technology, including: HFC Architecture, DOCSIS, Optical Fiber, DWDM, Ethernet, IP
Mike also is extremely well-regarded and lauded for his attention to detail and high customer-service values. He has extensive experience in servicing both MSO and smaller cable operators and finds the best way to truly gauge a customers’ needs is by hearing the details of the entire plant, in order to help them determine the best solutions for their specific network, because each plant is different and evolving.
Mike lives in beautiful Upstate South Carolina and enjoys patriotism and remodeling his home when he’s not on the road.
Jennifer Tyrrel is the Corporate Account Executive for BBI. She started her journey to Broadband International in 2014. Prior to BBI, she worked at the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) for 9 years, growing into the role of Technology Solutions Supervisor, primarily managing the Inside Sales Team, plus personally handling key accounts such as Cable One, Mediacom, and Wave Broadband.
Jennifer received her Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Cum Laude, from Baker University. She also received certifications in other areas of the business field including: Powerful Communications, Project Management, Creative Leadership, and Purchasing Skills. She has over 26 years of outstanding customer service skills and experience. Jennifer is well-known and highly regarded for her innate ability to build genuine relationship with our customers that is rooted on having a strong work ethic.
Jennifer is a native of the Philippines and lives in the suburb of Denver, CO. When she’s not traveling meeting customers and sharing with them why BBI is the “strength behind the signal”, Jennifer is actively involved in her church community, enjoys playing volleyball and golf, and spending time with her husband and two children rooting for the Nuggets.
Michele Slack is the Eastern Region Account Executive and Marketing and Product Manager for BBI. In sales for broadband industry products since 2007, expertise includes amplifiers, drop materials, and other products.
Prior to the broadband industry, Michele spent 11 years in the Packaging Automation industry, where she co-owned an independent rep agency. Sales centered around complex, custom engineered solutions. She was also Sales and Marketing Manager for an international manufacturer of packaging equipment. With over 25 years of sales experience, Michele is very attuned to working with customers to achieve technical solutions tailored for specific objectives.
She is an avid golfer, enjoys reading, and loves all types of music and live music events.
Nicholas Ferolito is the National Sales Manager for BBI and manages all sales activities both domestically and globally. With BBI since 2009, Nicholas came to the company from ComTech Services where he started as a Repair Route Driver and rapidly grew to Sales Manager, handling key MSO accounts. Nicholas also personally handles the Midwest territory sales for BBI.
At BBI, Nicholas started as an Account Executive and grew quickly to National Sales Manager. Over and above managing the sales team, Nicholas works with key accounts including Comcast, Charter, Time Warner, Mediacom, Suddenlink and CableOne. Nicholas has over two decades of experience handling the diverse needs of cable systems, and also has 12 years of hands-on experience in the brokering/surplus industry. Nicholas also plays a role in strategic development regarding the needs of the customer.
Nicholas is a proud father and muscle-car enthusiast.
David Moreno, Regional Sales Executive for Latin America, is an Electronics Engineer with strong technical background and over 15 years’ experience working within the Telecommunications Industry. David has a wide knowledge of Latin American markets and expertise in international sales, account management, business development and product management. David has skills in leadership and management of sales teams, training and coaching of teams, distribution channels implementation and development. He is fluent in Spanish and English. At Broadband International he is responsible of International sales and he is able to give to BBI clients the advice and support they need for their projects.
David Moreno es un Ingeniero electrónico con sólida formación técnica y más de 15 años de experiencia trabajando en la Industria de las Telecomunicaciones. David tiene un amplio conocimiento de los mercados en Latino América y experiencia en ventas internacionales, gerencia de cuentas, desarrollo de negocios y gerencia de productos. David tiene habilidades en liderazgo y gerencia de equipos de ventas, entrenamiento y coaching de equipos, implementación y desarrollo de canales de distribución. Domina con fluidez el Español y el Inglés. En Broadband International es el responsable de las ventas Internacionales y está capacitado para brindar a los clientes de BBI la asesoría y soporte que ellos necesitan para sus proyectos.