Sarantel signs Antenna Development agreement with TerreStar

Under the agreement, Sarantel will develop a new antenna solution to fit the high performance and small size requirements for TerreStar’s next generation reference design platform. The resulting platform will enable satellite connectivity to be embedded in a broad range of new conventionallysized smartphones and machine-to-machine devices. This agreement, although modest in terms of the company’s revenue, is important as it demonstrates our ability to provide antenna solutions for a broad range of devices,” said David Wither, chief executive officer, Sarantel. “We believe TerreStar’s integrated satellite terrestrial network will enable the development of a number of exciting new applications and we look forward to supporting their efforts.

This agreement broadens TerreStar's current development programs for advanced technologies that combine the ubiquity of a North American satellite footprint with the connectivity of terrestrial wireless networks. Sarantel represents the type of innovative companies we continue to partner with in order to advance our technology platforms,” said Dennis Matheson, chief technology officer, TerreStar Networks. “We believe Sarantel’s antenna technology has the potential to dramatically simplify the design of integrated satellite terrestrial handsets and data terminals required to support a range of applications, across multiple vertical markets.”