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Satellite Communications
Reliable two-way connectivity, multi-band systems, remote communications and specialized satellite applications.
RESILIENT • SECURE • GLOBAL
Advanced Communications
for a More Secure World.
Engineering, design, and project management for mission-critical communications systems—on land, at sea, and around the globe.
INNOVATION THROUGH UNCONVENTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES
Explore Our ExperienceAn FTI philosophy since the early years“Linking Today’s Opportunities with Tomorrow’s Technology.”
59 YearsCommunications engineering & leadership • 1967–2026
47 YearsFoundation Telecommunications, Inc. • 1979–2026
21+Satellite networks • 15+ domestic / 6+ international
7U.S. patents in advanced communications
CAPABILITIES
Communications engineering built around the mission.
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Secure & Resilient Networks
Solutions for government, defense, critical infrastructure and mission-critical environments.
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Engineering & Project Management
Technical leadership from requirements and architecture through implementation, testing and operational support.
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Proven Government Performance
Secure communications experience supporting U.S. Government and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requirements.
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International Experience
Domestic and international networks built for real-world operating environments and difficult locations.
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
21+ satellite networks across the United States and internationally.
FTI has designed, installed and maintained at least 15 domestic and 6 international satellite networks. Domestic work included statewide interactive networks as well as networks spanning the nation.
Government & USACE
Secure satellite communications and encrypted VPN applications for isolated government installations and mission requirements.
Education Networks
Statewide interactive systems and specialized networks connecting geographically dispersed institutions and communities.
International Networks
Communications work in Canada, Samoa, Tonga, Australia, Mongolia, Russia, Turkmenistan and other challenging environments.
Emergency Communications
Self-contained satellite, voice, data, wireless and independent-power approaches for disaster and field operations.
PATENTS & INNOVATION
7
U.S. Patents in Advanced Satellite & Resilient Communications
Hybrid dual-band, multi-band and EMP-resistant satellite and telecommunications technology.
9,026,106 20159,648,568 B2 201711,196,481 B2 202111,510,347 B2 202211,824,623 202312,184,391 B2 202412,438,263 2025
LEADERSHIP
A Lifetime in Communications Engineering
From local connections to global networks—applying real-world experience to complex communication challenges.
1967Radio Station EngineerHands-on engineering experience in broadcast communications.
1970–1982Los Angeles Cable & Group WAdvanced from hands-on cable engineering and operations management through President of the Los Angeles cable system and Regional Vice President, Group W Broadcasting and Cable.
1979Founded FTIEstablished Foundation Telecommunications, Inc. to deliver advanced communications solutions.
1980s–Present21+ Satellite Networks15+ domestic and 6+ international networks, including statewide and nationwide systems.
TodayGovernment & Critical CommunicationsSecure and resilient communications, advanced engineering and project management.
“Universal, reliable and secure communications—free from geographic or sociological limitations—are fundamental to national security, disaster recovery, education and community development. That principle has motivated the projects we have undertaken throughout FTI’s history.”— George A. Livergood, President & CEO
B.S. Electrical Engineering — Kansas State University59 years of communications engineering and executive leadership • 1967–2026Inventor of record on seven U.S. patentsFounder and President & CEO of FTI since 1979
National SecuritySecure, resilient communications
Disaster RecoveryReliable connectivity when it matters most
EducationExpanding access to learning
Community DevelopmentConnecting people and opportunity
A More Connected WorldBridging distances
CONTACT
Bring FTI the difficult communications problem.
For engineering design, project management, resilient network architecture or specialized satellite communications requirements, contact Foundation Telecommunications, Inc.
FOUNDATION TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
15426 West 163rd Terrace
Olathe, Kansas 66062
glivergood@ftionline.com
ftionline.com