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SmartSky 4G LTE Nationwide Coverage Plan

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Overview

This document outlines the SmartSky 4G LTE Nationwide Coverage Plan specifically for the Cessna Citation XLS+. It details the installation options and provides contact information for installation partners. The document is intended for aircraft operators and maintenance personnel looking to enhance their connectivity options with SmartSky's advanced air-to-ground network. It emphasizes the benefits of 4G LTE technology, including high-speed internet access and real-time communication capabilities, which are essential for modern aviation operations.

  • SmartSky offers 4G LTE connectivity with speeds over 10 times faster than current ATG networks.
  • The system supports real-time video streaming and VoIP calling.
  • Streaming video consumes approximately 300 MB per hour.
  • Cessna Citation XLS+ is listed as a compatible aircraft for SmartSky installation.
  • SmartSky's service is typically available above 10,000 feet.

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Originally published by www.satcomdirect.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.

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Document details

Type
Wiring Diagram
Year
2018
Pages
2
File size
513 KB
Publisher
www.satcomdirect.com
How rare is it?
120Cessna Citation XLS+ registered worldwide · 0 active

Common. Rarer than 1% of the aircraft models we track.

Documentation completeness
3/7

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SmartSky Key Features

The SmartSky system offers 4G LTE beamforming-based wireless technology, providing speeds over ten times faster and bandwidth twenty times greater than the current ATG network standards. It supports multi-GB data throughput, real-time content streaming, and VoIP calling, making it suitable for various aviation needs.

Installation Partners

The document lists several installation partners for the SmartSky system, including contacts for Bombardier, Dassault, Airbus, Boeing, and Cessna. Notably, it includes the Cessna Citation XLS+ as a compatible aircraft model, indicating the availability of installation services.

Data Usage Estimation

SmartSky provides guidelines for estimating monthly data usage, indicating that streaming video uses approximately 300 MB per hour. The document suggests that corporate enterprise users can expect to support 30 hours or less of streaming per month, while other plans may support 25+ hours.

Coverage and Service Availability

SmartSky's network is designed to deliver connectivity above 10,000 feet, although actual service availability may vary based on several factors including signal strength and network traffic. The document advises users to check for the latest coverage maps and service updates.

Safety notes

  • Actual service quality and availability can be affected by various conditions including signal strength and network traffic.

Full document text

SmartSky Key Features • 4G LTE beamforming-based wireless technology • More than 10 times the speed and 20 times the bandwidth of the current industry standard ATG network • SmartSky LiTE™ available for light jets, turboprops • Multi-GB data throughput • Real-time content streaming • VoIP calling with your smartphone • Video calling and conferencing Satcom Direct ® and SmartSky Networks have teamed up to deliver the new standard for air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity. With blazing- fast 4G LTE technology, you get a low-latency, airborne Wi-Fi connection that delivers streaming video, responsive internet access, email, voice calls, and text messaging – in real-time, at speeds rivaling that of terrestrial broadband connections. SmartSky leverages the proven performance of a 4G LTE beamforming-based wireless platform with the most substantial radio spectrum ever deployed in the aviation industry - all built upon the low-latency foundation of a secured air-to-ground network. Satcom Direct is the exclusive distribution partner for SmartSky Networks, which includes our world class provisioning and support services. Be among the first to be SmartSky ready by scheduling your installation on light or large business aircraft and selecting an introductory subscription plan to get you onboard. SmartSky Networks We are SmartSky ready Estimating your monthly data usage SmartSky delivers a true 4G LTE experience enabling you to stream video in real-time plus talk, text, email, game and surf the web on multiple devices, simultaneously. 30 20 10 0 0 15GB 25GB Estimated hours of streaming/ month* Corporate Enterprise Supports 30 hours or less Supports 25+ hours Data included with each subscription plan (GB) Note: Streaming a good quality video uses roughly 300 MB/hour or more. *Estimated hours are in addition to typical monthly usage. Aircraft Type Installation Partner Contact Information Bombardier Global 5000 Bombardier Global 6000 Bombardier Global Express Bombardier Global Express XRS Bombardier Learjet 60XR Contact your Regional Sales Manager Bombardier Challenger 300 Bombardier Challenger 604 Bombardier Challenger 605 Bombardier Learjet 45 Dassault Falcon 900 (all variants) Dassault Falcon 2000 (all variants) Gary Harpster Gary.Harpster@duncanaviation.com (402) 475-2611 Airbus ACJ Boeing BBJ Dassault Falcon 50/50/EX Dassault Falcon 7X Dassault Falcon 8X Embraer Legacy 450/500 Embraer Legacy 600/650 Colleen Back Colleen.Back@standardaero.com (208) 853-2280 Cessna Citation Sovereign (680 series) Cessna Citation X (750 series) Cessna Citation XLS+ (560 series) Cessna Citation Latitude Cessna Citation Longitude Contact your local Textron Aftermarket Sales Representative Embraer Phenom 300 Gulfstream G200 Gulfstream G400 Gulfstream GIV Gulfstream GIV-SP Gulfstream GV Jim Lauer jlauer@claylacy.com (818) 404-8119 Gulfstream GIV-X (G450/G350) Gulfstream GV-SP (G550/G500) Jesse Beard jbeard@pentastaraviation.com P: (248) 666-8398 | C: (248) 892-4714 SmartSky 4G LTE Nationwide Coverage Plan SmartSky is continuing to add airframes and MRO partners. Visit www.smartskynetworks.com for the latest list of STCs and installation partners. Contact the Satcom Direct Sales Team at sales@satcomdirect.com if your aircraft type is not listed. www.satcomdirect.com © 2018 Satcom Direct, Inc. All rights reserved. 11/18 Contact an authorized SmartSky MRO today SmartSky’s engineering team designed our network to typically deliver a rich, 4G LTE in-flight connectivity experience above 10,000ft. SmartSky cannot guarantee service availability within this map of its planned U.S. coverage area. Actual service, quality and availability (including initiation, validation and maintenance of an inflight connection) can be affected by signal strength, aircraft and network traffic volume, service outages, network changes, site rollout sequencing, governmental regulatory changes and other conditions.