Flat panel satellite antennas for the O3b network could open a wide range of new markets worldwide.
The different actors involved in this project have henceforth found an
agreement: O3b Networks , which is
launching its next-generation satellite constellation for satellite services
with fiber-like speeds , and Kymeta Corporation , the
company commercializing innovative software-enabled metamaterials-based
electronic beamforming antennas for satellite communications .
This means, the two companies will jointly develop the satellite tracking
antennas and
terminals to be optimized for the fast and affordable satellite
services that O3b will be offering.
Connectikpeople has observed that, the agreement will result in a prototype
by the end of 2014, at which point a range of antenna and terminal products
with various form factors will be announced by the two companies.
“O3b’s
network with fiber-like speeds is a natural fit for Kymeta antennas that
electronically acquire and track non-geostationary satellites. The O3b network
architecture is a perfect fit for Kymeta’s unique technology and capabilities.”
said Bob McCambridge, President and COO of Kymeta.
About O3b Networks Limited
O3b Networks Limited is a global satellite service provider building a
next-generation satellite network for telecommunications operators, Internet
service providers, enterprise and government customers in emerging markets. The
O3b system will combine the global reach of satellite with the speed of a fiber‐optic
network providing billions of consumers and businesses in nearly 180 countries
with low‐cost, high‐speed, low
latency Internet and mobile connectivity. O3b Networks’ investors include SES,
Google, Liberty Global, HSBC Principal Investments, Northbridge Venture
Partners, Allen & Company, Development Bank of Southern Africa, Sofina,
Satya Capital and Luxempart. O3b Networks is headquartered in St. Helier,
Jersey, Channel Islands.
