Gogo to upgrade satellite modem for enhanced inflight connectivity

Gogo will upgrade its satellite modem for use with its next generation 2Ku and Ku satellite technologies, the aircraft communications service provider said. The new modem will begin flight testing on Gogo’s Boeing 737 test lab in the coming months, with commercial delivery expected to begin in 2017. Gog said the proprietary features of the new modem will significantly increase throughput from the satellite to end users on the aircraft. The modem will be capable of delivering 400 Mbps to an aircraft, which will be more than enough to support the anticipated capacity of next generation high-throughput satellites. The modem will also have the capability to simultaneously supporting IP streaming and IPTV. Gogo said it has partnered with Gilat Satellite Networks for the development of the new modem. <br/>