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MSV and Hughes Sign Supply Deal for Core Element of Satellite Base Station |
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RESTON, Va., Nov. 9, 2006/Satnews Daily/ ― Mobile Satellite Ventures, LP (MSV) and Hughes Network Systems, LLC have signed an agreement under which Hughes will develop and supply MSV's Satellite Base Transceiver Sub-System (S-BTS) for $43 million. The S-BTS is the central element of the base station, which will facilitate communication between MSV's satellites and its terrestrial communications network.
Hughes said it has committed to deliver the S-BTS in 2009, concurrent with the availability of MSV's next-generation satellite platform. It will be located in MSV's North American satellite gateways, and together with the spacecraft currently under construction by Boeing, will represent the key components of MSV's next-generation satellite network.
MSV's advanced, hybrid satellite/terrestrial network will provide high-performance, IP-based connectivity and services to consumers throughout North America.
“Hughes is uniquely qualified to meet MSV's stringent requirements for the highest level of satellite IP performance and multi-technology integration,” said Alex Good, MSV's vice chairman, CEO, and president. He added the agreement brings together the largest and most powerful commercial mobile satellites ever built with a high performing ground segment that will ensure MSV's satellite network provides an unparalleled user experience, comprising direct satellite links from compact, commercially competitive cell phones.
“Developing MSV's next-generation S-BTS builds on Hughes' unrivalled record of systems design and integration in the mobile satellite business,” added Pradman Kaul, chairman and chief executive officer of Hughes. “MSV's combined satellite and terrestrial network holds the promise to deliver the most powerful suite of satellite-delivered mobile services available anywhere.”
The MSV satellite network component will be fully integrated with MSV's terrestrial nationwide wireless network, enabling broadband services with a wide range of portable devices, from voice and data handhelds to notebook and media PCs.
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