
IP Access International and the LEO Backbone
LEO satellite connectivity adds another route for critical operations. Explore how IP Access International brings that layer together with cellular networks, real-time blending, and managed support.
Michael Weaver currently serves as Senior Director for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness at IP Access. His 20 years of experience in the space industry has provided practical suggestions for communications solutions that include LEO and GEO satellite, LTE, and technologies surrounding situation assessment video and drone deployments. In addition he specializes in field communications for the utility and oil and gas industry which include fixed, mobile and rapidly deployable assets.
He also serves as the Commercial Chapter Advisory Member for the Montana Association of Public Safety Communications Officials. When not attending exercises, training or public speaking, you can find him fishing on the beautiful rivers and streams in Montana where he calls home.
Advanced knowledge and expertise in:
Assist public safety agencies to ensure they are deployment ready for response/recovery (mobile and brick and mortar).
Provide educational one on one discussions that allow oil & gas, mining, and commercial customers to make informed decisions technology investments.
Specialize in providing insights on the current landscape in LTE and Satellite Communications (both LEO and GEO).
Educate customers regarding mobile and fixed antenna technologies (autodeploy, flyaway, transportable, and electronically steered (Kymeta).
Available for public speaking engagements that educate and inspire listeners to be the best in their field.
WATCH NOW: Michael Weaver and partners walk you through how our joint solutions help first responders and public safety agencies with their connectivity needs.

LEO satellite connectivity adds another route for critical operations. Explore how IP Access International brings that layer together with cellular networks, real-time blending, and managed support.

The MACC911 field test connected four radio systems across three states and demonstrated vehicle-based radio extension. Explore the findings, limitations, and a practical approach to evaluating resilient broadband alongside LMR.

Fire apparatus need access to dispatch, mapping and field communications across the full response area. See how multiple cellular networks and LEO satellite can help when coverage runs out.