Lockheed Martin, Sequans develop LTE-over-satellite solution

The aerospace giant Lockheed Martin is working with Sequans Communications to develop new LTE for satellite technologies. The two companies are enabling LTE end user devices to connect directly to geostationary satellites in what they’re describing as a world-first achievement with wide application.
“Sequans has expertise adapting LTE technology for special purposes such as this one,” said Scott Landis, a director at Lockheed Martin, in a press release. “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.” The project with Lockheed Martin is the most recent one Sequans has undertaken as part of its Custom Technology Solutions initiative. In addition to satellite, Sequans has adapted its technology for projects in other markets, including aviation, transportation, public safety, and government.