DLI was formed in 1996 with the goal to develop Wireless Light Communications technology that outperformed existing and competitive broadband products and technologies.  After 4 years of research and development, DLI made a fundamental breakthrough in optical propagation that enabled the company's small aperture, low cost antenna to extend its reach from 350 meters to over 2 kilometers using a single light source, while competitive systems relied on 2 and 4 light sources with large or multiple receive apertures. DLI also has a significant patent portfolio for its Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) technology and continues to lead the industry in innovation.