FTI FOUNDATION TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.

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 Experience
An FTI philosophy since the early years “Linking Today’s Opportunities with Tomorrow’s Technology.”
59 Years Communications engineering & leadership • 1967–2026
47 Years Foundation Telecommunications, Inc. • 1979–2026
21+ Satellite networks • 15+ domestic / 6+ international
7 U.S. patents in advanced communications

CAPABILITIES

Communications engineering built around the mission.

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Satellite Communications

Reliable two-way connectivity, multi-band systems, remote communications and specialized satellite applications.

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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

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U.S. Patents in Advanced Satellite & Resilient Communications

Hybrid dual-band, multi-band and EMP-resistant satellite and telecommunications technology.

9,026,106 2015 9,648,568 B2 2017 11,196,481 B2 2021 11,510,347 B2 2022 11,824,623 2023 12,184,391 B2 2024 12,438,263 2025

LEADERSHIP

A Lifetime in Communications Engineering

From local connections to global networks—applying real-world experience to complex communication challenges.

1967 Radio Station Engineer Hands-on engineering experience in broadcast communications.
1979–1982 Los Angeles Cable & Group W Advanced 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.
1979 Founded FTI Established Foundation Telecommunications, Inc. to deliver advanced communications solutions.
1980s–Present 21+ Satellite Networks 15+ domestic and 6+ international networks, including statewide and nationwide systems.
Today Government & Critical Communications Secure 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 University 59 years of communications engineering and executive leadership • 1967–2026 Inventor of record on seven U.S. patents Founder and President & CEO of FTI since 1979
National Security Secure, resilient communications
Disaster Recovery Reliable connectivity when it matters most
Education Expanding access to learning
Community Development Connecting people and opportunity
A More Connected World Bridging 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
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