This agreement broadens TerreStar’s existing development opportunities for advanced technologies and protocols that combine the ubiquity of a North American satellite footprint with the connectivity of terrestrial wireless networks across an all-IP broadband communications platform. Under the agreement, Qualcomm will integrate satellite and cellular communications technology by developing a satellite protocol and including it in the firmware of select upcoming Qualcomm multi-mode baseband chips. Qualcomm also will support the S-band frequencies — where TerreStar will operate — in select RF processors. As a result, satellite connectivity can be enabled in conventional-sized, mass-market wireless handsets and devices. The same mobile chipsets forming the heart of handsets and other devices will enable handset vendors to produce satellite-capable devices at comparable scale and cost. The agreement follows Qualcomm’s previous agreements with other MSS providers, including SkyTerra (formerly MSV) and ICO Global Communications.
Satnews Daily
December 12th, 2008
Integrated SatCelCom Deal 'Tween TerreStar + Qualcomm
TerreStar Networks Inc. has entered into an agreement with Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) to develop integrated satellite-cellular communications technologies for conventional-sized mobile devices designed for government, public safety, enterprise and consumer users.
This agreement broadens TerreStar’s existing development opportunities for advanced technologies and protocols that combine the ubiquity of a North American satellite footprint with the connectivity of terrestrial wireless networks across an all-IP broadband communications platform. Under the agreement, Qualcomm will integrate satellite and cellular communications technology by developing a satellite protocol and including it in the firmware of select upcoming Qualcomm multi-mode baseband chips. Qualcomm also will support the S-band frequencies — where TerreStar will operate — in select RF processors. As a result, satellite connectivity can be enabled in conventional-sized, mass-market wireless handsets and devices. The same mobile chipsets forming the heart of handsets and other devices will enable handset vendors to produce satellite-capable devices at comparable scale and cost. The agreement follows Qualcomm’s previous agreements with other MSS providers, including SkyTerra (formerly MSV) and ICO Global Communications.
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This agreement broadens TerreStar’s existing development opportunities for advanced technologies and protocols that combine the ubiquity of a North American satellite footprint with the connectivity of terrestrial wireless networks across an all-IP broadband communications platform. Under the agreement, Qualcomm will integrate satellite and cellular communications technology by developing a satellite protocol and including it in the firmware of select upcoming Qualcomm multi-mode baseband chips. Qualcomm also will support the S-band frequencies — where TerreStar will operate — in select RF processors. As a result, satellite connectivity can be enabled in conventional-sized, mass-market wireless handsets and devices. The same mobile chipsets forming the heart of handsets and other devices will enable handset vendors to produce satellite-capable devices at comparable scale and cost. The agreement follows Qualcomm’s previous agreements with other MSS providers, including SkyTerra (formerly MSV) and ICO Global Communications.