Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Third quarter revenue was $14 million, up 3% sequentially from the second quarter, and at the midpoint of guidance [17] - Non-GAAP gross margin for Q3 was 44.4%, an increase from 43.8% in Q2, and up 160 basis points year-over-year [18] - Adjusted EBITDA improved to a gain of $0.3 million compared to a loss of $0.4 million in Q2, with non-GAAP net income of $0.1 million or 1 cent per share [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consumer revenue was $6.7 million, up $1 million sequentially, driven by higher Wi-Fi 7 antenna shipments [17] - Enterprise revenue was $6.9 million, down $0.3 million sequentially due to lower antenna sales, while embedded modems recorded a third consecutive quarter of growth [17] - Automotive revenue was $0.5 million, down $0.3 million sequentially, attributed to lower aftermarket antenna sales [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales to cable operators grew by over 50% year-to-date, driven by the Wi-Fi 7 technology refresh [17] - The consumer market is expected to grow at a double-digit rate for the second consecutive year, supported by the Wi-Fi 7 transition [4] - Embedded modem sales now represent more than half of enterprise market revenue, with expectations for continued double-digit growth [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to transition from a component supplier to a scalable wireless systems solutions company, focusing on financial discipline and customer engagement [16] - Airgain Connect and Lighthouse are identified as growth platforms, with Airgain Connect expected to drive immediate growth and Lighthouse focusing on network infrastructure optimization [11][12] - The company is expanding into emerging markets and applications, including unmanned flight systems and industrial IoT, to create new revenue streams [6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in sustainable growth for 2026, supported by key certifications and customer engagement [21] - The company anticipates modest revenue contributions from Lighthouse in the first half of 2026, with stronger growth expected in the second half [16] - Management remains cautiously optimistic about the impact of government funding climate on sales and project deployments [10] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $7.1 million in cash and equivalents, down $0.6 million sequentially [19] - Non-GAAP operating expenses for Q3 were $6.1 million, reflecting a decrease due to expense realignment and lower G&A expenses [18] - The company expects Q4 revenue in the range of $12 million to $14 million, representing a sequential decline of approximately 7% [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inquiry about the recent Wi-Fi 7 design with a Tier 1 carrier - Management confirmed that the customer is an existing Tier 1 operator and this is their flagship gateway for the next generation [22] Question: Revenue impact for 2026 from the new design - Management indicated that visibility for revenue impact in 2026 would improve in the first half of the year as deployment is planned for the second half [23] Question: OPEX fluctuation next year - Management emphasized tight management of OPEX while deliberately investing in growth platforms, aiming for EBITDA break-even or positive [24] Question: Performance of core markets - Management noted that consumer and embedded product lines have been bright spots, with ongoing focus on engineering and sales efforts [25]