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History

Able is a U.S. company that was founded in 1984, located in Pearland, TX which is in the Greater Houston area. We currently employ 23 full time persons in Texas, as well as a number of full time consultants and contractors. Able provides customized turn-key communications solutions primarily to the energy industry. Able Communications is a subsidiary of : Able Communications Holdings, Inc., Infosat Communications, Inc., and Telesat. Notable Achievements

Notable Achievements

  • 2017 - Present


    Joining the Network Innovations Group in October 2017, Able Communications joins a global network of professionals across 4 Continents where the teams are able to combine their communications expertise into turn-key solutions for the Oil & Gas industry. In addition to Microwave, Cellular and Two-Way Radio, Able’s customers will have access to a broad array of satellite networks utilizing MAVERICK (Network Innovations’ Proprietary VSAT Platform), Fleet and Mobile Broadband, Push-to-Talk, and M2M/SCADA technologies. Able continues to offer custom solutions with greater efficiency capitalizing on Network Innovations' self-managed POP network, 24 hour customer service, and strategic industry partnerships. We understand the various technology options available and how to best utilize them for reliable services and cost efficiencies that our clients demand.

  • 2001 - 2016


    Able provided wireless network data and voice connectivity for remote Colorado drilling operations. Able becomes airtime provider for satellite services. Continue to support local school districts with Radio communication expertise. Awarded four new deep water platform contracts to provide radar collision avoidance systems. Installed GMDSS station for offshore jack up rig. In Egypt, integrated satellite and network system for offshore drilling operations.

  • 1993 - 2000


    Able growth continues with addition to facilities. Able becomes dealer for MSAT provider. Anti-collision radar systems installed on new deep water tension let production platforms in Gulf or Mexico for safety concerns. This began a trend that has become standard on platforms of this size. Provided satellite solutions to assist state agencies and offshore platforms in the Gulf region. Projects completed in Turkmenistan, Lagos, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and Trinidad.

  • 1990 - 1992


    Able receives commendation for work performed during the Valdez recovery operation. Able builds and delivers five REACTTM systems which were used for emergency response. Emergency Response Communications packages provided to major oil companies for well fire fighting in Kuwait. Several turnkey fiber optic 100MB Data, Telemetry, Voice and Video projects completed. Record number of Inmarsat terminals commissioned and delivered.

  • 1984 - 1989


    Able Communications, Inc. was formed to provide communications services and equipment to the energy industry. Able joins Entelec association. Dealer agreements established with leading manufacturers to expand product portfolio to clients. Install turnkey projects for drilling rigs and petrochemical plants. Installed 24 hop, 500 mile system microwave system. Digital microwave systems to the deepest production platform in the Gulf.