Gogo
Coverage:
Global, via satellite network partners; US and parts of Canada/Alaska via air-to-ground (ATG)
Orbit/Frequency:
LEO, Ku-band through Eutelsat OneWeb
GEO, Ku-band through Intelsat FlexExec
GEO, Ka-band through Viasat Jet Connex/JetXP
L-band through Iridium Certus
Key statistics:
Avance L3:
Download speed up to 3Mbps. Enabling email, web browsing, texting, voice calls
Avance L5:
Download speed up to 9.8Mbps. Enabling video conferencing & streaming
Avance LX5:
Download speeds up to 80Mbps. Enabling high-speed, low latency applications like video conferencing
Galileo:
Upload speed: HDX - 11Mbps; FDX 32Mbps
Download speed: HDX up to 60Mbps; FDX up to 195Mbps
Latency: Low
Brands:
Plane Simple
Ku-band and Ka-band tail-mount terminal connecting with GEO networks, Intelsat FlexExec and Viasat JetXP respectively
Plane Simple
ESA terminal connecting with Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO satellite network tailored for government applications
SDR routers
SDR, SDR Gateway, and Wi-Fi hub for supporting onboard customisation and optimisation
Avance L3
Entry-level cabin connectivity hub (hardware & software), harnessing ATG
Avance L5
Cabin connectivity hub supporting ATG and Gogo Galileo LEO/GEO networks depending on antenna
Avance LX5
Highest performance capacity to support 5G ATG and or Gogo Galileo LEO service depending on antenna
Avance SCS
Simple two LRU terminal to support Gogo Galileo LEO services
Gogo Classic
Legacy ATG service supporting essential connectivity needs. Switching to brand new LTE network May 2026, customers must upgrade to C1 box or Avance system to stay connected
Gogo 5G ATG
Brand new 5G ATG tower network delivering high-speed low, latency connectivity
Gogo Galileo
Back-end network management system packaging Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellite connectivity through Avance platform. Uses low-profile, electronically steered antenna (ESA); HDX for any jet size and FDX optimised for super-mid to large-cabin aircraft
Gogo
Coverage:
Global, via satellite network partners; US and parts of Canada/Alaska via air-to-ground (ATG)
Orbit/Frequency:
LEO, Ku-band through Eutelsat OneWeb
GEO, Ku-band through Intelsat FlexExec
GEO, Ka-band through Viasat Jet Connex/JetXP
L-band through Iridium Certus
Brands:
Plane Simple
Ku-band and Ka-band tail-mount terminal connecting with GEO networks, Intelsat FlexExec and Viasat JetXP respectively
Plane Simple
ESA terminal connecting with Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO satellite network tailored for government applications
SDR routers
SDR, SDR Gateway, and Wi-Fi hub for supporting onboard customisation and optimisation
Avance L3
Entry-level cabin connectivity hub (hardware & software), harnessing ATG
Avance L5
Cabin connectivity hub supporting ATG and Gogo Galileo LEO/GEO networks depending on antenna
Avance LX5
Highest performance capacity to support 5G ATG and or Gogo Galileo LEO service depending on antenna
Avance SCS
Simple two LRU terminal to support Gogo Galileo LEO services
Gogo Classic
Legacy ATG service supporting essential connectivity needs. Switching to brand new LTE network May 2026, customers must upgrade to C1 box or Avance system to stay connected
Gogo 5G ATG
Brand new 5G ATG tower network delivering high-speed low, latency connectivity
Gogo Galileo
Back-end network management system packaging Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellite connectivity through Avance platform. Uses low-profile, electronically steered antenna (ESA); HDX for any jet size and FDX optimised for super-mid to large-cabin aircraft
Key statistics:
Avance L3:
Download speed up to 3Mbps. Enabling email, web browsing, texting, voice calls
Avance L5:
Download speed up to 9.8Mbps. Enabling video conferencing & streaming
Avance LX5:
Download speeds up to 80Mbps. Enabling high-speed, low latency applications like video conferencing
Galileo:
Upload speed: HDX - 11Mbps; FDX 32Mbps
Download speed: HDX up to 60Mbps; FDX up to 195Mbps
Latency: Low
GOGO’S ACQUISITION OF Satcom Direct in December 2024 brought together two key players in the in-flight connectivity sector.
Gogo had been focused on air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity services in North America, while Satcom Direct was a value-added reseller operating in the satellite space.
The acquisition created the industry’s only provider of integrated multi-orbit, multi-band solutions for aircraft from super-light jets and turboprops to ultra-long-range large-cabin jets.
Gogo’s hardware products include four models (L3, L5, LX5 and SCS) of its Avance hardware and software platform. For Gogo Galileo, its global LEO satellite-based in-flight connectivity system, there is the HDX antenna – a compact installation designed to fit on any size business aircraft – and the FDX antenna. This is designed for large-cabin aircraft.
The company’s industry partners include all the leading manufacturers, and it has more than 120 authorised dealers worldwide. Over 6,800 business aircraft are equipped with the company’s connectivity solutions.
Gogo is set to launch its much-vaunted 5G network before the end of this year. The upgraded service is expected to deliver significant improvements, delivering about 25 Mbps on average with peak speeds in the 75-80Mbps range.
The service is designed to work as an upgrade for aircraft installed with Avance L5 broadband connectivity systems, making 5G accessible to existing customers with compatible hardware. In June, Gogo completed its first successful end-to-end call over the 5G network.
Gogo CEO Chris Moore believes the acquisition of Satcom Direct has positioned the business to meet growing demand for in-flight connectivity aboard all sizes of business jets. “We see significant demand for broadband performance improvements in our markets and we’re well positioned to meet that demand as we bring Gogo 5G and Galileo to market this year,” he said.
