CapRock, Tampa Microwave Combine Military Satcom Development Efforts

CapRock Government Solutions has partnered with remote terminal solutions provider Tampa Microwave to deliver end-to-end military-grade satellite communications solutions.

CapRock will integrate CommandAccess network with Tampa Microwave’s TM-X850MP man-pack terminal and market it to civil government and military users deployed in remote areas of operation.
 

Qualcomm Adds LightSquared Capability to Chipsets

Qualcomm is collaborating with integrated wireless broadband and satellite network wholesaler LightSquared to integrating L-band LTE technology in Qualcomm’s chipset roadmap.

The collaboration will build off Qualcomm’s Enhanced Geostationary Air Link (EGAL) satellite air interface technology, which enables the satellite mode of operation in mobile devices. Qualcomm will add L-band LTE and EGAL to standard Qualcomm products, including its MDM9600 multi-mode solution chipset.