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MSV Announces Completed Proof Of Concept For Hybrid Sat-Terrestrial Wireless Communications
Reston VA (SPX) Oct 20, 2005 Mobile Satellite Ventures announced Wednesday that, using its existing satellites, it had successfully completed the first proof of concept for MSV's next generation hybrid wireless network. With minor modifications to a standard CDMA 2000 cellular phone and base station, MSV has proven the technical and commercial feasibility of its planned next generation hybrid network. This network will feature a mobile satellite component with an integrated Ancillary Terrestrial Component (ATC), both using a common, mainstream wireless air interface. This architecture allows the deployment of handsets indistinguishable from standard cellular units. "We were able to prove beyond a doubt our technical vision for a 'seamless' satellite-terrestrial communications system is achievable," said Mr. Mark Faris, COO of MSV. "Before this demonstration, there were some who doubted the feasibility of full satellite compatibility with a standard handset. This demonstration proves that MSV's solution is 100% viable and can revolutionize wireless communications." "We are extremely pleased with the results of the demonstration," said Dr. Santanu Dutta, Vice President, Systems Engineering of MSV. "Not only were the modifications minor and with negligible cost impact to standard cellular phones, but the results produced by these trials were nearly perfect with a call completion rate of 99.96%, with exceptional voice quality and with virtually no delay compared to more primitive solutions." A variety of key features demonstrate the value of MSV's next generation the hybrid network and technology. In addition, this technology utilizes small integrated low-cost handsets capable of supporting both satellite and cellular operations. MSV's satellite diversity, featuring two geosynchronous satellites (incorporated in the present demonstration), provides better call completion and transmits both voice and data content over the handsets. MSV is planning similar demonstrations based on other technology platforms. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links MSV SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express VSAT News - Suppliers, Technology And Applications
SkyTerra Announces Plans To Separate Into Two Public Companies
New York (SPX) Sep 23, 2005SkyTerra Communications announced Thursday that it plans to separate into two publicly owned companies: SkyTerra, which would solely hold SkyTerra's current stake in each of Mobile Satellite Ventures and TerreStar Networks; and a newly formed entity that would own all of SkyTerra's other assets including its managing interest in Hughes Network Systems. |
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