Yes, we offer test tools for both off-air testing and on-air testing. Our BGAN test tools, BGAN Application Tester and BGAN Network Emulator, are off-air testing, while our 5G NB-IoT test tool, 5G NTN Network Emulator, can be applied both off-air and on-air.

Yes. Standard GateHouse Support and Maintenance Services is carried out during normal working hours. However, our customers have the possibility to procure a 365/7/24 support & maintenance service as an add-on to the basis service.

In essence, the realism of the feasibility study depends on the configuration of the scenario (input parameters) and the results are generally approximation, worst/best-case results and where applicable they have been compared to similar SoTA results. All modelling is an attempt to deconstruct or approximate reality in a way that we can more easily deal with. In our feasibility-study, we have divided the RAN (radio access network) in three major parts the fading channel, the link-level and the system level. We can develop fading channels based on Ray-tracing, which will be very realistic or use a more abstract/generalized model – or 3GPP standardized models depending on choice. On the Link-level, we do extensive monte-carlo simulations to find the link performance given the chosen fading model. On the system level we have rigorous analytical models, which account for many protocol aspects and signaling overheads (e.g. the various message sequences) – and this level relies on the realism of the two layers below.

Read more about our 5G NTN Feasibility Study 

Broadband Global Area Network is a Satellite-based communication network with global coverage offered by Inmarsat. It is used by independent service providers to offer a range of voice and broadband services. The service will enable delivery of Internet content, video-on-demand, video conferencing, fax, e-mail, voice, and VPN access at speeds up to 800 kbps accessed via a small, lightweight satellite terminal.

For our 5G NTN services, our main clients are satellite operators, who wish to bring 5G NTN connectivity services into their portfolio. Besides software development based on 3GPP standards, we are always eager to develop proprietary space software as well (e.g., for defense projects). We also assist ground infrastructure providers to understand how they can support 5G from space.

For our BGAN products, we typically do business with terminal manufacturers and anyone who wants to perform verification and validation tests - this could be a UAV-manufacturer who is using Inmarsat/Viasat for satellite connectivity.