MetTel and TekSynap Win $XXM Georgia Army National Guard SD-WAN Contract

Event summary

  • MetTel and TekSynap secured a three-year contract (extended through 2028) to modernize Georgia Army National Guard communications with SD-WAN technology.
  • The project replaces aging infrastructure with MetTel's nationwide broadband and LTE, backed by Starlink satellite connectivity.
  • TekSynap leveraged its ITES-3S contract and defense procurement expertise to accelerate the deal.
  • MetTel's SD-WAN platform provides enhanced security, bandwidth, and reliability for military operations.

The big picture

This contract reflects the growing demand for modernized communications infrastructure in defense, particularly as state National Guards balance state emergency response with federal mission requirements. The deal underscores the strategic advantage of combining technical execution (MetTel) with procurement expertise (TekSynap) in winning large-scale government contracts. The $XX million deal size (estimated) positions MetTel as a key player in the defense telecommunications sector.

What we're watching

Defense Procurement Trends
How the ITES-3S contract framework will influence future defense technology procurements.
SD-WAN Scalability
Whether MetTel can replicate this success in other state National Guard contracts.
Regulatory Compliance
The pace at which DoD-compliant security protocols will become standard in commercial networks.

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