Satellite Communications 101
Key benefits of satellite
communications
(SATCOM):
• Assured access to voice and
data satellite network in areas
where other coverage may be
difficult or non-existent
• Portable equipment that is
easy-to-set up and use
• Seamless, ubiquitous, rapidly
scalable coverage for all U.S.
states and territories
• Reliable solutions that augment
and integrate with existing
networks
• 24/7/365 monitoring & support
Inmarsat Government is the official
satellite solutions provider for FirstNet
®
.
For almost 40 years, Inmarsat has
provided safety services, and delivers the
highest network availability required by
first responders and government users.
SATCOM solutions
SATCOM supplement LTE networks
with reliable voice and data connectivity
and augment coverage when existing
networks are down, out of range, or
overwhelmed;
Users only need a standard subscription
to set up their SATCOM terminals and
have assured connectivity in minutes;
FirstNet users have access to an
extensive portfolio of certified satellite
phones and terminals supporting voice,
IP hotspots and broadband solutions –
on-the-move, transportable and fixed;
Vehicular Network System (VNS)
combines the best of LTE and SATCOM
for true “go anywhere” connectivity and
enables in-vehicle communications and/
or extended Wi-Fi to a small number of
users outside of the vehicle.
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and FirstNet logo are registered trademarks and service marks of FirstNet, an independent authority
within the U.S. Department of Commerce. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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