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SmartSky LTE

SmartSky completes nationwide network

2 August 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The SmartSky antennae installed on the company's Citation jet

The SmartSky nation-wide network is now complete. The new air-to-ground in-flight internet solution can deliver connectivity across the continental United States via hundreds of towers.

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG-NG, BizAv, business aviation, gogo, Gogo 5G, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, SmartSky, SmartSky LTE Filed Under: IFEC

SmartSky adds Western Jet Aviation to sell, support Gulfstream installs

18 February 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Looking to add the newest air-to-ground connectivity solution to our Gulfstream jet? SmartSky’s new partnership with Western Jet Aviation can help you out.

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG-NG, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, SmartSky, SmartSky LTE, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

SmartSky announces ATG availability for regional airlines

30 November 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A SmartSky ground component deployment with the company's antennae lower on the tower.

Building on its announcement last month at NBAA, SmartSky took advantage of the APEX EXPO event in Long Beach, CA this week to formally launch business operations for commercial regional airlines across the Continental United States (CONUS). The company’s high speed air-to-ground network provides a new alternative for airline looking to bring high performing in-flight connectivity to the smaller aircraft in their fleet.

This story is about: air-to-ground, APEXEXPO, APEXEXPO21, ATG-NG, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, JSX, regional jet, SmartSky, SmartSky LTE Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Gogo boasts 25 Mbps per plane (or more!) for new 5G network

27 October 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

How fast will connections on the upcoming Gogo 5G network be? The company anticipates delivering 25 megabits per second (Mbps) on average to any connected aircraft. Peak speeds are expected in the 75-80 megabits per second range.

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG-NG, BizAv, business aviation, gogo, Gogo 5G, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, SmartSky, SmartSky LTE Filed Under: IFEC

IFC Trash Talking

19 October 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

NBAA has come and gone. Both Gogo and SmartSky made major announcements about their upcoming next-gen air-to-ground connectivity solutions. Both obliquely attacked the other in those releases, hinting at why they would be the better choice for a business jet fleet.

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, BizAv, business aviation, gogo, Gogo 5G, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, NBAA, NBAA21, Oakleigh Thorne, SmartSky, SmartSky LTE Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

SmartSky goes live!

11 October 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

The SmartSky air-to-ground networks is – finally – live. The company officially launched commercial operations at the NBAA conference in Las Vegas this afternoon, allowing its OEM and MRO to begin installations and complete additional STCs and Value Added Resellers to activate, connect, and serve customers.

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, AVANCE, BizAv, business aviation, gogo, Gogo 5G, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, NBAA, NBAA21, Orchestra, Satellite, SmartSky, SmartSky LTE, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Gogo’s Value Pitch

30 September 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Installation of the first antenna panels for the Gogo 5G network upgrade

Riding the wave of business aviation recovery, in-flight connectivity provider Gogo is on a mission to make sure the world knows it is a successful business. And one that believes its stock should be trading at a higher price.

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, AVANCE, AVANCE L3, AVANCE L5, BizAv, business aviation, gogo, Gogo 5G, IFC, IFEC, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Oakleigh Thorne, SmartSky, SmartSky LTE, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

SmartSky wins millions from, injunction against WSS

28 September 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The legal battle between SmartSky and supplier WSS reached its conclusion, with SmartSky scoring a massive win. Following their initial lawsuits filed in September, and a WSS counterclaim in December, a binding arbitration ruling announced this week delivered victory to SmartSky on 14 distinct claims.

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, lawsuit, SmartSky, SmartSky LTE, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Gogo sees strong growth, 5G network remains on track

5 August 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Installation of the first antenna panels for the Gogo 5G network upgrade

As with most earnings calls Gogo’s latest ran through myriad statistics and reporting metrics. But, unlike most service providers, CEO Oakleigh Thorne chose to celebrate a massive drop in network consumption over the past 4 years. And for good reason.

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG-NG, BizAv, business aviation, earnings call, gogo, Gogo 5G, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Oakleigh Thorne, SmartSky, SmartSky LTE Filed Under: IFEC

SmartSky secures FCC certification

9 July 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The next certification in SmartSky’s path to operations is secured. The company announced that the ground-based remote radiohead for its next-generation air-to-ground network has received Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval.

This story is about: 5G, air-to-ground, ATG-NG, certification, FCC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, SmartSky, SmartSky LTE, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

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