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MSV Completes Test for Operating Cellular Handset with Satellite |
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RESTON, Va., Oct. 20, 2005/Satnews Daily/ — Mobile Satellite Ventures (MSV) has announced it had successfully completed the first proof of concept for MSV's next generation hybrid wireless network using its existing satellites.
With minor modifications to a standard CDMA 2000 cellular phone and base station, MSV said it 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 use of handsets similar to the standard cellular units.
“We were able to prove beyond a doubt our technical vision for a 'seamless' satellite-terrestrial communications system is achievable,” said 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,” he said.
Dr. Santanu Dutta, VP, Systems Engineering, said 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.
MSV said 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 said it is planning similar demonstrations based on other technology platforms.
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