May 30, 2016

VT iDirect, Inc. announced that lab tests with SpeedCast International Ltd., have demonstrated GTP/LTE traffic being transmitted over a single iDirect SatHaul™ terminal at speeds over 350Mbps on the downstream and 90Mbps on the upstream. This proof-of-concept is critical in helping SpeedCast achieve a leading position in cellular backhaul provisioning and helping mobile operators extend the reach of their services via satellite connectivity. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology. 

As demand for 4G/LTE service continues to escalate around the globe, SpeedCast is helping mobile operators scale their networks efficiently through delivery of a managed service offering, delivering high performance with no capital expenditures for the operator. Core to that strategy is choosing the right solution for mobile backhaul that can extend data connectivity into rural and remote areas, along with specialized environments, such as emergency services and disaster recovery, in a cost-effective manner while ensuring high service reliability. 

With test results hitting 350Mbps on the downstream, iDirect’s DVB-S2X technology provides a proof-of-concept that essentially doubles previous levels of speed achieved in the market. Designed to provide a path to the most optimal ongoing network performance, iDirect’s DVB-S2X strategy puts SpeedCast in best position to match network speed and quality of service expectations, both today and going forward.  

“Today, SpeedCast plays a critical role in helping mobile operators extend their service offering into new geographical areas to capture greater revenue,” says Pierre-Jean Beylier, CEO of SpeedCast. “After witnessing a new throughput record for GTP/LTE traffic being transmitted over a single iDirect terminal, we are excited about the benefits it can provide to our customers in terms of speed and efficiency. We continue to see growing demand from mobile operators and such technological advancements will be key to ensure our continuous success in meeting operators’ needs.” 

“Our strategy at iDirect is to provide a mobile backhaul solution that helps our partners extend data services affordably and reliably, while addressing the most challenging end user requirements,” says Kevin Steen, VP of Global Sales and COO, iDirect. “The results of our test with SpeedCast provide convincing evidence that our DVB-S2X strategy will position our customers to stay ahead of the competition as the market for LTE service explodes and throughput becomes the litmus test for securing market opportunities.”