SatNews
March 25, 2021
The communications industry is at an inflection point where satellite, wired and wireless networks are converging into a ubiquitous capability that will be available to consumers anywhere in the world, writes Nate White, Vice President and General Manager of Peraton’s Communications division. The military has expressed a desire that satellite communications (MILSATCOM) be as easy to use as a smart phone and be able to roam just as freely. The push toward common satellite standards and the advent of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations with consumer-friendly terminals has driven MILSATCOM toward a commodity service.