Mission Critical Connectivity: Secure Information Ensures Mission Success

Secure and reliable communication is the backbone of modern defense. Whether on the battlefield, in critical infrastructure, or supporting complex operations, the ability to transmit data quickly and securely can be the difference between mission success and failure. For the Department of Defense (DoD), this isn’t just an operational need; it’s a national security priority.

But growing reliance on foreign-made connectivity solutions has introduced vulnerabilities that pose significant threats to U.S. missions. Enter TEAL—an American-built, American-operated platform that provides mission-critical connectivity tailored to the unique needs of the DoD.

The Growing Risks of Foreign Connectivity Platforms

TEAL is the first and only US-based cloud platform certified by the GSMA, built to secure connected U.S. assets

1. Unsecured Technologies

Many international SIM and eSIM technologies used by U.S. devices are manufactured and managed by foreign entities. The alarming reality? These platforms are susceptible to undetected hijacking, espionage, or data manipulation. Adversaries can exploit these vulnerabilities to sniff, disable, or redirect sensitive data, putting the mission at risk.

2. Limited Connectivity Options

U.S. mission-critical devices remain dependent on networks that don’t allow seamless switching. When operating out of range or during outages, devices require downtime for physical reconfigurations, leading to delayed operations.

3. Lack of Redundancy and Flexibility

Current solutions often lock devices into specific networks, providing no real-time ability to switch or adapt to changing connectivity demands. This rigidity hampers operations and restricts agility on the ground.

4. Sensitive Data Exposure Risks

Certificates issued for foreign connectivity platforms can potentially grant adversaries access to critical communication channels, leaving U.S. assets exposed to access, tampering, or outright hijacking.

Hijacking Poses a Real Threat

Hijacking Occurs when a foreign hacker controls the network and data of mission critical devices.

SIM Hijacking

When a carrier backend system is compromised. Hijackers move a phone number from one SIM card to another to spoof the identity of the owner of the phone number.

Hijacking can occur without the user knowing.

SIM Card/eSIM Hijacking

When SIM platform backend system from a foreign supplier [Thales (France), Idemia (France), G+D (Germany), VALID (Spain), Kigen (UK)], is compromised to move a device from one network to another network or disable it entirely.

This new threat can be used by a hacker to force a device to route traffic over an un-secure unknown network.

Unreliable Connectivity Puts the Mission at Risk

Global Connectivity Gaps Threaten the Mission

Mission critical devices need fast, secure, and reliable connectivity; U.S. can’t rely on roaming and poor network performance for 3 reasons:

1. No Security: Networks are ever-changing, and international cell networks aren’t trusted or reliable; satellite communications have similar underlying vulnerabilities.
2. No Redundancy: Today, there are limited options for “Plan B” when existing networks are out of range or inoperable. Devices require downtime for physical reconfiguration when a change is needed.
3. Slow and Expensive Operations: U.S. device deployments are pre-planned and then physically locked into networks with no ability to react dynamically to changing network demands. This leads to slower, more rigid deployments of equipment.

Built in America

TEAL Secures Mission-Critical Operations

Designed and built in America for American defense needs, TEAL eliminates the risks posed by foreign platforms, ensuring a secure end-to-end connectivity wherever operations take place.

Key benefits include:

1. Uncompromised Security

• • TEAL’s eSIM technology incorporates encrypted communication channels that mitigate hijacking and spoofing risks. Unlike foreign platforms dependent on SMS and insecure certificate chains, TEAL employs advanced cryptographic methods to ensure secure access.
  • Protect against SIM and eSIM hijacking, giving operators control over their devices without interference.

2. Global Network Redundancy

• • TEAL’s connection management allows seamless switching between cellular, satellite, public, or private networks on demand. This ensures redundancy in the event of communication disruptions or network outages.
  • With its “over-the-air” (OTA) network reconfiguration, TEAL provides unmatched agility, eliminating the need for physical SIM swaps or reconfiguration downtime.

3. Faster Deployment and Lower Costs

• • Speed up device rollouts globally with TEAL’s digital network enrollment feature. Whether stateside or overseas, plug-and-play deployment through TEAL eliminates delays caused by manual installations.
  • Save time and money by managing all connectivity needs under one contract. TEAL allows secure access to 196 countries’ networks without relying on roaming agreements.

4. Real-Time Mission Control

• • TEAL’s Aurora Dashboard delivers full visibility into eSIM performance, device activity, and network connectivity. Operators can manage eSIM deployments, receive instant alerts for vulnerabilities, and benchmark network reliability to ensure operational consistency.
  • With user-configurable parameters, missions gain tailored communication control for maximum efficiency.

Real-World Applications of TEAL Connectivity

In the modern battlefield, secure telecommunications technology is essential for safeguarding national interests. TEAL embodies the ideals of liberty, freedom, and independence by democratizing access to thousands of networks globally while maintaining a strong US-based footprint for upcoming Satellite, 5G, and 4G devices.

1. Securing Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drones, Autonomous Vehicles Against and Conneted Devices Against Existing Undetected Risks

Existing Undetected Risk Example:

Existing Undetected Risk Example:

Protect and Defend with TEAL’s Encrypted Network

Reduce Risk with TEAL: Protect Against Hijacking

2. Satellite Communications

TEAL enables digital rollouts of satellite and terrestrial networks, ensuring seamless continuity in the face of terrestrial network failures. By building multi-vendor redundancy, satellite infrastructure gains stability and ensures operational uptime even in hostile environments.

Mission Risk: Satellite Hijacking for Enemy Data Collection

Mission Risk: Satellite Hijacking for Enemy Jamming

The TEAL Advantage:

• Faster Rollouts with Digital Network Enrollment
  Enable digital rollouts of satellite communications networks onto pre-existing hardware.
• Multi-Vendor Redundancy
  Allow multi-vendor redundancy of space networks and terrestrial redundancy for loss of space networks. Dynamically create plan-B when communications are disrupted.

3. Supply Chain Management in the Theater

Mission Risk: Slow Satellite Network Deployment

TEAL Enable Fast Deployment for Mission Success

The TEAL Advantage:

TEAL secures device connectivity for military supply chains, ensuring real-time updates across geographically dispersed networks.

• E2E Testing: Create a globally reprogrammable cell network performance testing suite with US government hardware platforms.
• Remote Activation: Ship and activate remotely on an unlimited number of networks and reuse as required.
• 2nd Layer Hardware Level Security for all devices overseas including BYOD complimenting MDM tools and adding security layers unused today.

Why TEAL is the Trusted Mission Critical Connectivity Solution

1. Built in America, for America

Foreign platforms dominate up to 97%+ of the SIM/eSIM market, with much of their manufacturing taking place in China. Unlike these, TEAL is U.S. owned, built, and operated. This ensures no foreign oversight or external interference in mission-critical connectivity.

2. Certified and Reliable

TEAL is the first and only U.S.-based eUICC solution that is wholly owned certified by the GSMA and tier one telcos. Its robust architecture guarantees secure transactions of network credentials, making it the top choice for sensitive government operations.

3. Designed to Protect US Assets

Whether it’s securing battlefield communication, protecting classified data, or enabling resilient communication lines in volatile regions, TEAL’s platform was designed exclusively for the operational complexities of America’s defense forces.

Ensuring Mission Success Today and Tomorrow

The stakes for global defense operations have never been higher. Mission critical technology cannot afford to rely on outdated, insecure, or rigid communication platforms. TEAL eliminates vulnerabilities, enhances operational flexibility, and ensures secure communication for critical assets across the globe.

From drones to autonomous vehicles, phones to rugged tablets, the safety of all American connected devices are at risk because they depend on networking technology that is controlled by foreign countries. TEAL is the first and only mission critical connectivity solution to be certified by the GSMA, fully owned, patented, and headquartered in the USA. We are the only connectivity platform built to secure the next generation of sensitive networked assets ensuring mission execution. TEAL’s US-controlled connectivity platform mitigates mission risks by enabling secure access to both native satellite and cellular networks, enabling low latency, high bandwidth, and secure connectivity.

To learn more about TEAL’s defense solutions and how they can redefine your next mission, contact us today.