The partners said the joint testing team obtained sustained data upload and download speeds of 2 megabits-per-second and that streaming video was uninterrupted, confirming that Arinc has optimized satellite connection speeds to mitigate transmission delays.

   “The ability to deploy LTE systems using a satellite backbone enables important applications for mobile broadband in tactical communications for the military and public safety markets,” the companies said in a joint statement. “Users are now able to establish stand-alone 4G LTE cellular networks that can be customized to meet unique situational requirements. Ground users in battlefield situations will have the most advanced mobile communications available with rapid deployment capabilities. First responders will have advanced communications in the critical minutes after a disaster. Public safety personnel will have guaranteed connections to access emergency services and relay life-saving information.”