Satcom Direct introduces new WiFi Hub

Functioning as both a router and a wireless access point, the Satcom Direct (SD) WiFi Hub packs big technology into a small, easily-installed package. The SD WiFi Hub is more than a wireless access point; it is the gateway for all voice and data communications on the aircraft. It is the ideal solution for operators who have a regional mission where email access and text messaging are top priority. Additionally, it serves to enhance the company’s Satcom Direct Router (SDRTM) for ultra-long range aircraft where the SD WiFi Hub adds functionality to and enhances the performance in the cabin. The SD WiFi Hub serves as the onboard router and delivers many Satcom Direct value-added services to the cabin, including GlobalVT which enables voice and text on the user’s personal smartphone, at all phases of flight, anywhere in the world. At 1.6 pounds, the Hub has one of the smallest and lightest form factor in aviation. The Hub was engineered to utilize the very best components and technology. Its advanced hardware and software features include two Arinc 429 interfaces, configurable discretes, it supports multiple SATCOM bearers and multiple Wi-Fi networks, and more.