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Hughes and Thales Test LTE Mobile Network via Satellite [Travel & Leisure Close - Up](Travel & Leisure Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Hughes Network Systems and Thales Defense & Security reported they have successfully tested a rapidly deployable Long-Term Evolution (LTE) mobile networking solution via satellite. According to a release from the companies, the solution leverages the combination of Hughes Spaceway 3 and Jupiter high-throughput technologies, connecting with the Thales B-14 system-on-wheels. The companies said this and private network solution can be deployed virtually anywhere, making it ideal for emergency response networks such as FirstNet, the nationwide, interoperable public safety broadband network. "The key to emergency preparedness and response is ensuring first responders can communicate with each other and with Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) to share information about the disaster and coordinate the response to it-no matter where they are located," said Tony Bardo, Assistant Vice President for Government Solutions at Hughes. "Cellular and broadband networks see the most congestion right after a catastrophe," said Lewis Johnston, Vice President of Advanced Programs at Thales. "As people scramble to reach loved ones, first responders spring into action, facing the same communication challenges as the general public at a time when the need to communicate between each other and with EOCs is the most critical. Our deployable 4G/LTE secured communications solution enables the security, availability and resilience of mission- critical applications to solve this problem, which is vital to the public safety mission." Thales designs, develops and deploys equipment, systems and services that meet complex security requirements. Hughes Network Systems is a provider of satellite broadband for home and office. Thales Defense & Security serves military and civilian customers worldwide with its product portfolio. More information: www.thalesgroup.com www.thalesdsi.com www.hughes.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |