Sequans’ LTE Technology Selected by Thales for In-Flight Connectivity Solution for the European Aviation Network
May 04 2016 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) announced that Thales,
a global leader in aerospace equipment and systems, has selected
Sequans’ LTE chipset technology to power LTE access devices for
airplanes as part of the European Aviation Network (EAN) high-speed
in-flight broadband access solution. The LTE access devices, called
complementary ground component (CGC) terminals, will be fitted onto
aircraft flying over Europe and will connect to the ground-based
3GPP LTE Network.
“We selected Sequans’ LTE chip technology for the CGC terminals
because the LTE Release 10 technology is a mature solution that
matches Thales’ needs and we were impressed with the reliability
and performance of Sequans’ LTE chip technology,” said David
Williams, procurement director, Avionics, Thales. “Sequans’ work in
adapting their technology to meet the exacting requirements of the
EAN project should result in a powerful in-flight user device.”
Sequans is providing Thales with LTE chipsets based on Release
10 of the 3GPP LTE standard. The solution supports key adaptations
specifically designed to support the in-flight application,
including high speed profiles, high transmitted power, and extended
cell size support.
When the EAN is deployed, European airlines will be able to
offer reliable, high-speed onboard internet access to passengers
across Europe’s high-traffic flight paths, using Inmarsat’s S-band
spectrum allocation in all 28 EU member states. Development work is
scheduled for completion in March 2017 with system trials and
commercial service commencing afterward.
“Thales is a clear leader in equipment design for avionics and
we are pleased to contribute our LTE technology to this exciting
project that will provide real utility to airline passengers,” said
Craig Miller, VP of worldwide marketing for Sequans. “Our selection
by Thales reflects our continuing commitment to providing high
performance LTE solutions for broadband access, which now include
support for demanding high-speed mobility applications.”
About Sequans Communications
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) is a 4G chipmaker and
leading provider of single-mode LTE chipset solutions to wireless
device manufacturers worldwide. Founded in 2003, Sequans has
developed and delivered six generations of 4G technology and its
chips are certified and shipping in 4G networks, both LTE and
WiMAX, around the world. Today, Sequans offers two LTE product
lines: StreamrichLTE™, optimized for feature-rich mobile computing
and home/portable router devices, and StreamliteLTE™, optimized for
M2M devices and other connected devices for the Internet of Things.
Sequans is based in Paris, France with additional offices in the
United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore,
Taiwan, South Korea, and China. Visit Sequans online
at www.sequans.com; www.facebook.com/sequans; www.twitter.com/sequans
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