[Via Satellite 09-11-13] Governments and militaries in more than a dozen countries around the world have successfully trialed or are currently evaluating Inmarsat’s recently launched L-TAC service for communications-on-the-move. Militaries that have trialed the service have praised its voice quality, ease of use and speed of set-up. Inmarsat also announced that two of the world’s largest armed forces have already acquired the company’s latest satellite communications solution to enhance their communications capabilities in the field.

Launched officially in July 2013, L-TAC uses Inmarsat’s global L-Band satellites to extend the reach of the Ultra-high frequency (UHF) radios used by the world’s militaries. By attaching a small antenna and sub-system to either a vehicle or a soldier’s backpack, military and other personnel can use their existing UHF radios to give them L-Band global satellite communications. L-TAC has been tested successfully at speeds of up to 70 mph, according to Inmarsat.