TCS Puts O3b Networks’ Satellite Services on GSA IT Schedule 70

TeleCommunication Systems has agreed to offer the satellite products and services of its channel partner O3b Networks to TCS’ government clients via the GSA IT Schedule 70 contract vehicle.

TCS said Monday O3b’s medium Earth-orbit constellation provides broadband satellite services with up to 1.6 Gbps data throughput and LTE support.

O3b’s satellite products include satellite terminals, antennas, gateway equipment and block upconverters, while services include field service support, satellite engineering support and 24/7 network monitoring.

These offerings will be available to TCS clients such as the departments of Defense, Commerce and Homeland Security, TCS said.