January 12, 2010 – HOUSTON, TEXAS – SkyPort Global Communications completes the installation of X-band technologies at its headquarter facility at Ellington Joint Reserve Base. SkyPort will begin testing the early stages of a combined Ku and X band National Emergency Response Networks as well as all functionalities of the X-band 16’ LHGXA antenna and related hardware components. In support of the war fighters and the DoD’s requirement for broadband communication capabilities on all military aircraft, SkyPort will continue to explore opportunities using the X- band frequency.

The X-band frequencies are designated specifically for the use of the US government and the governments of US allies. There is a growing requirement for true broadband services to be delivered to US military aircraft in support of mission requirements, such as video distribution and providing personnel on the aircraft with high speed network services.

About SkyPort Global Communications, Inc.
SkyPort is a global communications carrier providing managed, secure, broadband satellite; wireless; and terrestrial communication services to a range of government and enterprise clients. With its global network, engineering expertise, and owned infrastructure at the highly secure Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston, SkyPort exceeds the security and reliability standards of its clients. SkyPort was honored by the World Teleport Association as the fastest-growing teleport operator in 2006 and received the National Guard's Minuteman award in 2005 for outstanding disaster support during Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma.

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