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ABOUT US

LITE COMS

ABOUT US

Lite Coms wasn’t born in a boardroom; it was forged through 100 years of combined experience at the leading edge of satellite communications. Our founding team of entrepreneurs has spent their entire careers working side-by-side, fielding over 10,000 terminals across four continents. We didn’t just join the industry—we redefined it.

The #CustomerDelight Difference
Our commitment to #CustomerDelight defies our operational standard. In an industry where lead times are long and support is often distant, Lite Coms breaks the mold.

  • Rapid Response: We pride ourselves on the fastest delivery and repair turnaround times in the market.
  • Elite Training: We ensure your team is mission-ready before they ever step into the field.
  • Mission-Focused Engineering: We deliver world-class technology at a competitive price point, ensuring elite connectivity is accessible to those who need it most.

We are a dedicated partner to militaries and government agencies around the globe.

OUR HISTORY

2004

The Lite Coms Team invented embedded modems into the terminal for rugged outdoor use (ARU).

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2004
2008

The Team introduced a high-performance, lightweight Tri-Band terminal featuring interchangeable feed booms for enhanced mission flexibility.

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2008
2008

The Team built and delivered the first Flat Panel Panther – MicroVsat Program AFRL.

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2008
2009

The Team launched the industry’s first modular Tri-Band satellite system, supporting 1.6m, 2.0m, and 2.4m configurations with fully interchangeable feed booms and reflectors.

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2009
2011

The Team introduced a highly portable parabolic terminal system and secured a major contract for a specialized 0.6-meter lightweight solution.

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2011
2014

The Team released an enhanced version of a portable terminal series, featuring an upgraded 0.96-meter aperture for increased signal gain and performance.

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2014
2018

Formed Lite Coms LLC.

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2018
2019

Lite Coms contracted to develop the first Quad Band Multi Segmented WGS Certified LOW PIM Multicarrier X-band terminal under 112 lbs per case (Lite Sat 2.2).

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2019
2020

Lite Coms developed a 1.3 meter Auto Acquire with a patent-pending magnetic assembly method.

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2020
2021

Lite Coms added MEO capability to Lite Sat 2.2, now the only WGS Certified MEO terminal.

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2021
2021

Lite Coms developed the first ESA-based man-portable and COTM product for Ku GEO and Ku LEO satellite constellations (Putter Wedge, and Cart).

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2021
2022

Lite Coms introduced transportable fly-away Ku VSAT to WHCA, JSOC, and US Army in place of INMARSAT.

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2022
2022

Terminals fielded with multiple customers in high volume. 

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2022
2023

Lite Coms wins US Army Phoenix LRIP USMC MCWS (largest VSAT program in DOD history). 

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2023
2024

Lite Coms introduces the Cart with starsheild.

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2024
2024

mPower certifies Lite Sat 1.3 and 2.2.

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2024
2024

Lite Coms wins full rate production on US Army Phoenix program.

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2024
2025

Lite Coms introduces the Hurricane, Hurricane Mini, Cart Mini, and 1.2-V COTP. 

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2025

Meet our team on the road and get hands-on with our latest terminals!

Proudly Serving

United States Space Force National Guard Bureau United States Army United States Air Force United States Navy United States Marine Corps