December 19, 2024

Cumucore Restores Critical Connectivity for Western North Carolina

Cumcore award

Cumcore award

Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Public Safety

Winner: Cumucore

Partner: RiPSIM, Mosolabs, Starlink

When Hurricane Helene struck Western North Carolina, it left behind severe physical destruction and a critical communication crisis, isolating communities from essential resources and emergency services. In response, Cumucore, in collaboration with RiPSIM, Mosolabs, and Starlink, deployed a resilient and scalable private mobile network that rapidly restored essential connectivity where it was needed most. This innovative deployment earned Cumucore the 2024 TeckNexus “Private Network Excellence in Public Safety” award, recognizing their transformative use of private network technology to enhance disaster response and ensure reliable communication for affected areas during emergencies.

Chris Jahr
CSO, Co-founder

Chris brings more than 30 years of telecom and SIM sales, marketing, and business development experience to his leadership role at RiPSIM. His “customer first” mindset has led him to create and develop strong and lasting relationships—and has established him as a trusted voice—in the wireless industry.

Prior to joining RiPSIM, he spent 20+ years as a senior executive with global SIM vendor Giesecke+Devrient, where he was responsible for new business development throughout the Americas. Over his career, Chris has provided product management and business development expertise to companies such as AT&T, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile USA, Charter Communications, Tracfone, TELUS, DISH Network, Nextel International, Cable & Wireless, and Digicel Group, as well as many other small carriers and MVNOs.

He received his bachelor’s degree in economics from George Mason University, and he holds a number of patents in the wireless, SIM, and data management arenas.