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Meo creates mobile tactical satellite network for the Portuguese Army

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Meo Portugal unveiled a tactical mobile network called 'tactical bubble' for the Portuguese Army, integrating 4G, 5G, and satellite connectivity to maintain operations when conventional networks fail. The solution, designed for emergency and disaster scenarios, uses a portable module and backpack to deploy quickly, offering coverage exceeding 10km in open fields. Meo partnered with Eutelsat OneWeb for satellite connectivity, marking the first of its kind in Portugal. The technology supports voice, video, data, and geolocation services, with the partnership closed recently to ensure service availability.

Key points

• Meo developed a tactical mobile network combining 4G, 5G, and satellite connectivity for the Portuguese Army.
• The 'tactical bubble' solution offers coverage exceeding 10km in open fields and can be deployed quickly using a portable module and backpack.

Context

Meo developed a tactical mobile network combining 4G, 5G, and satellite connectivity for the Portuguese Army. The solution, designed for emergency and disaster scenarios, uses a portable module and backpack to deploy quickly, offering coverage exceeding 10km in open fields. Meo partnered with Eutelsat OneWeb for satellite connectivity, marking the first of its kind in Portugal.

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