• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to secondary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • NEWS:
  • SatNews
  • SatMagazine
  • MilSatMagazine
  • SmallSat News
  • |     EVENTS:
  • SmallSat Symposium
  • Satellite Innovation
  • MilSat Symposium
  • SmallSat Europe

SatNews

Satellite Industry Intelligence Since 1983

Subscribe
  • LATEST
  • SatNews Events
  • Magazines
  • Calendar
  • Subscribe
  • Missions & Constellations
    • Exploration & Science Missions
    • In-Orbit Servicing & Orbital Operations
    • LEO Constellations
    • Mission Autonomy & Onboard Systems
    • Mission Deployments & Manifests
    • Navigation & PNT
    • SmallSat
    • Spacecraft & Payload Technology
    View All in Missions & Constellations →
    The Astronaut Wears Prada. Axiom Space and the Inner Layer of Next-Generation Lunar SpacesuitThe Astronaut Wears Prada. Axiom Space and the Inner Layer of Next-Generation Lunar Spacesuit
    Analyst Projects Massive Subscription Growth for Starlink Ahead of Imminent SpaceX IPOAnalyst Projects Massive Subscription Growth for Starlink Ahead of Imminent SpaceX IPO
    Emergency Alert on the ISS: NASA Orders Safe Haven Amid Russian Module Leak RepairsEmergency Alert on the ISS: NASA Orders Safe Haven Amid Russian Module Leak Repairs
    KSAT and iQPS Expand Strategic Alliance to Accelerate High-Frequency SAR ConstellationKSAT and iQPS Expand Strategic Alliance to Accelerate High-Frequency SAR Constellation
  • Business
    • Contracts & Commercial Deals
    • Earnings & Financial Reporting
    • Events & Conferences
    • Funding & Venture Capital
    • Market Forecasts
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Personnel Moves & Appointments
    View All in Business & Finance →
    NewOrbit Secures Overoversubscribed $18.5M Series A to Open Commercial VLEO OperationsNewOrbit Secures Overoversubscribed $18.5M Series A to Open Commercial VLEO Operations
    Brian Hughes Appointed as New Director of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to Oversee Surging Launch DemandBrian Hughes Appointed as New Director of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to Oversee Surging Launch Demand
    Beyond Mega-Constellations: Iridium and Globalstar Emerge as Prime Defense and IoT Investment PlaysBeyond Mega-Constellations: Iridium and Globalstar Emerge as Prime Defense and IoT Investment Plays
    SpaceX IPO: Will all that glitters turn to…….?SpaceX IPO: Will all that glitters turn to…….?
  • Defense
    • Counterspace & ASAT
    • Defense Budgets & Procurement
    • ISR & Reconnaissance
    • MILSATCOM
    • Missile Warning & Defense
    • National Security Programs
    • Space Domain Awareness
    View All in Military & Defense →
    Energration and Atombeam Partner on DARPA Proposal to Revolutionize Tactical Data Movement at the Defense EdgeEnergration and Atombeam Partner on DARPA Proposal to Revolutionize Tactical Data Movement at the Defense Edge
    American military space closed around one company in seven daysAmerican military space closed around one company in seven days
    MDA Space Selected by BAE Systems for U.S. Space Force Missile Warning ConstellationMDA Space Selected by BAE Systems for U.S. Space Force Missile Warning Constellation
    ParaZero Secures First DefendAir Order from U.S. Tier-1 Defense CorporationParaZero Secures First DefendAir Order from U.S. Tier-1 Defense Corporation
  • Gov
    • Export Controls & Compliance
    • International Space Agreements
    • National Space Policy
    • Space Law & Treaties
    • Space Sustainability & Debris Policy
    • Space Traffic Management / Debris Removal
    View All in Government & Regulation →
    Major opportunities for 2 GHz over EuropeMajor opportunities for 2 GHz over Europe
    “Dual-use” is the funding word. It’s also the label operators want off.“Dual-use” is the funding word. It’s also the label operators want off.
    Sovereignty got an answer on Day 3. Two answers, actually, and a commercial veto.Sovereignty got an answer on Day 3. Two answers, actually, and a commercial veto.
    Dependency killed the old debate. Sovereignty is the new one, and Europe hasn’t agreed what it means.Dependency killed the old debate. Sovereignty is the new one, and Europe hasn’t agreed what it means.
  • Launch
    • Launch Providers
    • Launch Schedule & Calendars
    • Launch Sites & Infrastructure
    • Rocket Technology & Vehicles
    View All in Launch →
    Twelve Scientific Payloads Experience Microgravity Aboard SubOrbital Express-5Twelve Scientific Payloads Experience Microgravity Aboard SubOrbital Express-5
    Amazon Leo Constellation Surpasses 330 Satellites Following Latest Atlas V LaunchAmazon Leo Constellation Surpasses 330 Satellites Following Latest Atlas V Launch
    If You Thought Space Was Hard Try to Get Your Satellite On a RocketIf You Thought Space Was Hard Try to Get Your Satellite On a Rocket
    Blue Origin Suffers Major Setback as New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Static Fire TestBlue Origin Suffers Major Setback as New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Static Fire Test
  • Software
    • Autonomous Ground Operations
    • Data Processing & AI/ML
    • Digital Twins & Modeling
    • Ground Segment & Teleports
    • Mission Planning & Simulation
    • Space Systems Software Engineering
    • Spectrum & Licensing
    View All in Software Automation & Ground Systems →
    KSAT and Axelspace Expand Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Earth ObservationKSAT and Axelspace Expand Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Earth Observation
    Europe has ships. SmallSat Europe said it doesn’t have ports.Europe has ships. SmallSat Europe said it doesn’t have ports.
    The orbital data center thesis just became an economics question.The orbital data center thesis just became an economics question.
    AI just reached production in European space. The trust problem is what comes next.AI just reached production in European space. The trust problem is what comes next.
  • Services & Apps
    • Climate & Environmental Monitoring
    • Disaster Response & Security Mapping
    • Earth Observation & Imaging
    • Maritime & Aviation Satcom
    • Satellite Communications
    View All in Services & Applications →
    Viasat Secures Lockheed Martin Contract for NOAA’s Next-Generation AircraftViasat Secures Lockheed Martin Contract for NOAA’s Next-Generation Aircraft
    SES Partners with Viva to Launch Multi-Orbit In-Flight ConnectivitySES Partners with Viva to Launch Multi-Orbit In-Flight Connectivity
    Resolve Optics Delivers Radiation-Resistant Lenses for LEO SatellitesResolve Optics Delivers Radiation-Resistant Lenses for LEO Satellites
    SITAEL Unveils €200 Million Growth Strategy and ESA Mission Contract at SmallSat EuropeSITAEL Unveils €200 Million Growth Strategy and ESA Mission Contract at SmallSat Europe

TrustComm’s Geeks Without Frontiers Provide Manna For Manna (SatCom)

May 4, 2011

[SatNews] Good news comes from the poorest regions of the world such as Southeast Asia and Central Africa by connecting communities without readily available communication solutions.

TrustComm is proud to announce the recent donation of 11 handheld satellite phones and seven data terminals, plus satellite services to the Geeks Without Frontiers (GWF or “GEEKS”) program of the Manna Energy Foundation. The nonprofit organization’s mission aligns with TrustComm’s global charitable mission.

By providing a unified infrastructure platform to the poorest regions of the world such as Southeast Asia and Central Africa, the Manna organization with TrustComm’s donation are able to reduce poverty and help unleash human talent and economic development. Manna’s GEEK’s program relentlessly pursue the development, improvement, and scaling of technologies. Manna’s GEEK’s leverage local grassroots movements to deploy those technologies which promote innovation, dignity and enterprise.

The Manna Energy Foundation and its Geeks Without Frontiers program charity is a US 501 c3 and has the mission of empowering one billion people to sustainably elevate themselves out of poverty over the next 10 years by leveraging open source software and hardware initiatives unified infrastructure platform for renewable energy, clean water, low powered telecommunications and advanced SMS — mobile and text applications. GEEKS will roll out a franchised model with local service providers and innovative technology partners and scale this platform across the world for maximum impact.

“We are honored to be a part of GEEK’s in achieving their global mission and serve as a technology partner,” states Joe Long, TrustComm Board Member, “TrustComm will continue to support these types of efforts and  organizations through assisting with satellite Internet connectivity, satellite phones, equipment and group training to connect communities.”

“This truly incredible contribution from TrustComm comes at a most opportune time. Their gift will do genuine good and will directly help people on the ground. It’s great to see TrustComm step up in this manner. Their commitment to corporate social responsibility is beyond the call of duty. We cannot thank them enough for their generosity,” said Chris Stott, Chairman of the Manna Energy Foundation.

Manna plans to implement intelligent power distribution methodology (mobile device charging) for the community surrounding the communications deployment. Manna believes this can be an additional revenue center for strengthening the sustainable aspect of the franchise model as well as provide a way for the community to efficiently operate low power mobile devices.  Manna’s GEEKS program also recently began work on an open source 802.11S effort for Google’s TIDES Foundation.

Manna seeks to provide application and device courses to indigenous Geeks and Entrepreneurs to enhance their knowledge of new hardware and software applications that can be utilized to drive improved healthcare, education, productivity, and communications awareness. The organization will tap into Indigenous Geeks to encourage innovation, and to identify new opportunities to leverage further GEEKS training and deployment opportunities.

TrustComm is a World-Class satellite communications carrier providing reliable, managed, secure networks, broadband internet, VoIP, video; wireless and terrestrial communication services for the energy, enterprise and government industries, as well as for disaster recovery agencies.

Filed Under: Satellite Communications, Services & Applications

Primary Sidebar

Coverage

  • Missions & Constellations
  • Business & Finance
  • Military & Defense
  • Launch
  • Software Automation & Ground Systems
  • Government & Regulation
  • Services & Applications

Most Read Stories

  • SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Frank M. Salzgeber, Nadir Space Venture
  • SpaceX Debuts Starship V3: Redefining Heavy-Lift Launch Capability
  • SpaceX Is Worth $1.75 Trillion. Only 7% of That Is Real.
  • SpaceX: 10,000 Launches Annually
  • FCC Approves Landmark Spectrum Sharing and Direct-to-Device Frameworks

Secondary Sidebar

Footer

 

Satnews is a leading provider of satellite news, events, publications, research and other satellite industry information in both commercial and military enterprises worldwide.

Stories By Category

  • Business & Finance
  • Government & Regulation
  • Launch
  • Military & Defense
  • Missions & Constellations
  • Services & Applications
  • Software Automation & Ground Systems
  • Spectrum & Licensing
  • Startups & NewSpace Business

About Us

  • Leadership & Editorial Team
  • SatNews History
  • Free Satnews Subscription
  • SatNews Events
  • Magazines

Navigation

  • Latest Stories
  • Magazines
  • Events
  • Contact
  • Cookie & Privacy Policy for Satnews

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
x
Sign up Now (For Free)
Access daily or weekly satellite news updates covering all aspects of the commercial and military satellite industry.
Invalid email address
Notify Me Regarding ( At least one ):
We value your privacy and will not sell or share your email or other information with any other company. You may also unsubscribe at anytime.

Click Here to see our full privacy policy.
Thanks for subscribing!