LEESBURG, Va., Dec. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MTN Government
(MTNGOV) today announces it has extended its military satellite
communications (MILSATCOM) capability using a 12-meter X-band
antenna capable of supporting remote, small-aperture users
throughout Europe and Southwest Asia. The new antenna complements an
existing five-meter antenna currently supporting XTAR LANT and XTAR
EUR services.
The commercial X-band antenna, the largest of its kind in
Europe supporting full X-band
communications, is located at the company's teleport in Santander,
Spain. The Santander Teleport is a
joint venture between MTN Communications (MTN) and ERZIA
Technologies. MTNGOV, a subsidiary of MTN, is a respected provider
of secure communications, cybersecurity, physical security and
integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR)
solutions serving defense and civilian agencies
worldwide.
"MTNGOV has been working to bring this capability to our U.S.
Department of Defense customers since 2012 when the two X-band
antennas were first installed at our teleport in Santander," said
Scott Davis, senior director of
engineering at MTVGOV. "The Santander Teleport is now
licensed to offer X-band services for mobile, aviation and remote
operations using terminals less than a meter in diameter."
For decades, X-band has been designated specifically for
government communications and has outperformed other frequencies in
the most demanding scenarios. There are several technical and
operational advantages to X-band communications, including:
- Freedom from the clutter of commercial users and possible
interference.
- Rain-fade resistance.
- Maximized throughput, matching or exceeding other
frequencies.
- Higher power for mobility applications.
- High data rates with existing DoD X-band terminals.
MTNGOV's X-band antennas are configured to operate within both a
global beam that is cross-strapped to a steerable spot beam and
spot to spot beams. These configurations are key to supporting
small remote aperture antennas in the field providing higher
throughput than normally expected.
"MTNGOV's extended antenna capabilities at Santander will
certainly be a welcome resource to users of XTAR satellites," said
Andrew Ruszkowski, chief commercial
officer at XTAR, which owns and operates XTAR LANT and XTAR EUR.
"X-band's tremendous advantages to users and its government-only
designation means that XTAR continues to see increased demand for
access to its service."
The X-band service is currently in use by a Spanish
oceanographic ship, a customer of JV partner Erzia, for research,
transport and logistical missions. The ship is presently sailing to
Antarctica to support the
operations of the Antarctica Base Juan Carlos I.
MTNGOV established the X-band service at its Santander Teleport
with the awarding of an earlier contract. The service is fully
operational and available to other governmental agencies, Spanish
and foreign, at the Santander Teleport.
About MTN Government
MTN Government (MTNGOV) provides
more than secure communications – it vigilantly protects
mission-critical communications through the convergence of network,
physical and cybersecurity. Through its global network
infrastructure, managed services, professional expertise and
commitment to innovation, MTNGOV safeguards the integrity of
mission-critical information from interference, malicious actors
and targeted attacks. MTNGOV owns and operates a global network
infrastructure with C-, Ku- and X-band satellite access, IA MAC
Level 1 compliant teleports, a global multi-protocol label
switching (MPLS) network and redundant network operations
centers. Furthering its 33-year history and commitment toward
innovation, MTNGOV continues to advance technology for government
and commercial applications in land, maritime, aeronautical and
cyber environments. For more information, visit www.mtngov.com.
About MTN
MTN is the leading provider of
communications and content services for remote locations around the
world. The company serves the following segments -- Cruise,
Ferries, Yachts, Oil and Gas, Commercial Shipping and Government.
MTN brings a proven, time-tested ability to drive change that
catapults customers to lead their markets through innovation,
delivery of quality services, revenue maximization and operational
efficiencies. A commitment to ongoing investment in
technology infrastructure forges MTN ahead of growing market
demands. Since launching the first stabilized satellite for
broadband service to ships in the 1980s, MTN has pioneered reliable
remote connectivity technologies that become long-standing
solutions. For more information, visit www.mtnsat.com.
Press Contacts:
Hannah
Dolby
Sage Communications (for MTN Government)
hdolby@aboutsage.com
(703) 584-5651
Catherine Melquist
MTN Government
Catherine.Melquist@mtngov.com
(703) 857-7515
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