Mexico receives Boeing satellite communications network

Boeing has implemented a satellite communications system in Mexico that opens high-speed data and voice communications to the entire country.

The Mexsat system includes two satellites, two network and satellite control stations, associated network operations procedures and prototype user terminals.

It provides 3G+ voice and data services to mobile terminals on land, air and sea. The system is operated by Telecomunicaciones de Mexico (Telecomm) on behalf of the government.

After successfully completing its final tests, it has been formally accepted by the Ministry of Communications and Transportation.

The final field tests were completed within 10 months following the launch of the Morelos-3 satellite. These tests involved exercising the 3G+ services such as voice calls, push-to-talk, internet video sessions, asset tracking, voicemail and text messaging over secure links to prototype terminals on ships, planes, vehicles, handheld devices and fixed sites.

“Boeing, working closely with the Ministry, has developed a state-of-the-art, turnkey satellite system providing critical communications services throughout the country,” said Mark Spiwak, president, Boeing Satellite Systems International.

In 2016 Boeing celebrates its centenary of pioneering aviation accomplishments and launches its second century as an aerospace technology and capabilities provider.

Image courtesy of Boeing.