[Via Satellite 03-10-2016] Ligado Networks introduced Explorer MSAT-G3, a next-generation satellite Push-to-talk (PTT) platform, in partnership with Cobham Satcom and ViaSat. The new Explorer MSAT-G3 platform is powered by Ligado Networks’ SkyTerra 1 L-band satellite, which provides ubiquitous coverage throughout North America using a 22-meter reflector-based antenna — the largest reflector to be put into service on a commercial satellite.

The expansive communications services and data applications Explorer MSAT-G3 offers will operate over ViaSat’s low-latency, IP-based L-band Mobile Satellite Services network with PTT functionality enabled by Cobham’s IP-based Explorer PTT user equipment and server infrastructure.