GIT Satellite Communications
Becomes Iridium Certus Service Provider to Further
Support U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and
Government Customers
Jan. 26, 2023
GIT Satellite Communications
(GIT) announced today that it has become an Iridium
Certus® service provider and will support U.S.
government customers with hardware platforms,
airtime, and data services.
Iridium Constellation
A long-time Iridium® government
service provider for narrowband voice and data
services, GIT has now expanded its offering with
Iridium Certus global satellite L-band broadband and
midband connectivity. In addition to GIT's present
airtime service plans, the company offers voice and
data compression software to support the most
efficient Iridium Certus application solutions for
DoD users.
"2023 will be an exciting year
for GIT with the addition of Iridium Certus' mission
critical capabilities for government and the modern
warfighter," said GIT Satellite President and CEO
Ginger Washburn. "We look forward to providing this
critical connectivity to further support government
and DoD personnel."
"For more than 20 years, GIT
has been a reliable and trusted partner delivering
Iridium satellite communications equipment and
service to a diverse array of government and
commercial customers worldwide," said Scott
Scheimreif, Executive Vice President of Government
Programs, Iridium. "With the addition of the
value-added Iridium Certus capabilities to their
portfolio, GIT will continue to play a critical role
in supporting DoD and U.S. government personnel."
Whether in high-risk combat
zones or during inclement weather events, the
Iridium network provides uncompromising satellite
communications that keep users connected when it's
needed most. Iridium Certus terminals enable U.S.
government users to securely connect remote assets
to respective command and control in a
cost-effective and secure manner, from anywhere in
the world.
GIT Satellite Communications
has more than 20 active years of experience in the
satellite communication industry and continues to
support and promote innovative, cutting-edge
satellite technology. The company provides
sophisticated and reliable customer service
performance to DoD, U.S. federal government, and
enterprise organizations. As a developer of
value-added solutions, GIT provides a diverse and
comprehensive catalog of products, utilizing the
Iridium network's global capabilities, for both
military and commercial applications.
GIT is also an approved partner
for the DoD's Iridium Enhanced Mobile Satellite
Services (EMSS) program, providing Iridium 9575A
devices.