SkyBTS

Delivering Broadband To The Skies

Product Overview

The Airvana skyBTS™ is part of an Air-to-Ground (ATG) Radio Access Network (RAN). This ATG network is designed to provide high-speed, air-to-ground links for broadband communication to and from aircrafts in flight.  The network infrastructure is based on standard EV-DO Rev-A technology, which can be used by airlines and general aviation operators to deliver broadband data and voice-over-IP (VoIP) services to their crew and passengers.

The ATG system uses EV-DO Rev-A as the air interface for air-to-ground communication and delivers an average throughput of 1-2 Mbps to each aircraft.  Inside the aircraft cabin, bandwidth can be shared using Wi-Fi or any other local-area air interface technology. This connection enables passengers to access the Internet at broadband speeds, check email, connect to corporate intranets, and make VoIP voice calls while flying.

The Airvana ATG RAN consists of EV-DO skyBTS base stations, IP-RNC 8500 Radio Network Controllers (RNCs) and the AirVista Element Management System (EMS).  Built using Airvana’s IP-RAN architecture, the ATG RAN provides high availability, seamless mobility, and scalability to continent-wide ATG networks.  The ATG RAN connects to the operator’s core network to provide connectivity to operator services and the Internet.

Airvana skyBTS in an Air-to-Ground Network