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Satcom Direct To Offer OneWeb Satellite Service
The move will expand Satcom Direct's satcom offerings
Graphic of Satcom Direct electronically steered antenna on business jet in flight
The electronically steered antenna developed by Satcom Direct and Gilat Satellite Networks measures 2.5 inches thick. (Photo: Satcom Direct)

Gilat Satellite Networks will develop an electronically steered antenna (ESA) in partnership with Satcom Direct, which will enable the Florida-based satcom provider to offer airborne connectivity on the OneWeb low-earth orbit constellation starting in 2025. 

The ultra-low profile ESA will become part of Satcom Direct’s Plane Simple antenna family. Adding OneWeb services and hardware to Satcom Direct’s portfolio will expand the choices that business aviation operators have for OneWeb satcom, which until this announcement included just Gogo Business Aviation. Satcom Direct’s OneWeb service will be available for business aviation, government, and military customers. 

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