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Sequans, Lockheed Martin Partner to Develop New LTE Chips for LTE-to-Satellite Communication

Sequans, Lockheed Martin Partner to Develop New LTE Chips for LTE-to-Satellite Communication Image for Illustration Purpose Only, Image Credit: Sequans

Lockheed Martin, world leader in aerospace, defense, security, and other advanced technologies, is working with Sequans to develop new 4G LTE for satellite technologies for worldwide deployment.

The two companies are enabling LTE end user devices to connect directly to geostationary satellites in a world-first achievement with wide application.

According to industry analysts, satellite is a critical component of communications networks, including IoT and M2M networks, as the industry evolves to 4G, 5G and beyond.  Northern Sky Research predicts that by 2023 there will be 5.8 million machine-to-machine (M2M) and IoT connections via satellite worldwide.

This project with Lockheed Martin is the latest development Sequans has undertaken as part of its “Custom Technology Solutions” initiative where Sequans experts have addressed some of the world’s most difficult and exciting communications challenges.  In addition to satellite, Sequans has adapted its technology for projects in other markets, including aviation, transportation, public safety, and government.

Scott Landis, Director, Lockheed Martin
Sequans engineers modified their existing LTE chips to enable a new LTE-to-satellite communication specification developed by Lockheed Martin. LTE to satellite represents an important breakthrough in mobility and connectivity.

Georges Karam, CEO, Sequans
Enabling the LTE modem to speak to satellite networks as simply and as easily as possible will have a major impact on handling the huge potential volume of broadband and IoT applications that require space-based, ubiquitous communications, such as connected cars, shipping, and navigation.

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