Global Satellite USA Launches Fleetbroadband 150
Categories: Industry News Marine Tech Satellite TV/Radio
Global Satellite USA: Fort Lauderdale: June 1st, 2009 today announced the launch of the new Inmarsat FleetBroadband 150 service. Developed for the leisure, fishing, coastal merchant and small defense vessel markets, FleetBroadband 150 (FB150) is the world's smallest, lightest, fastest global maritime service.
Martin Fierstone, President of Global Satellite USA, commented, "The Fleetbroadband 150 fills the gap in the market place for the leisure market who want to stay connected by phone, SMS or email when sailing and don't want to pay a fortune. Staying connected is no longer a luxury, but a necessity in today's fast moving environment".
The Fleebroad 150 offers a voice connection at landline quality, accessible simultaneously with Internet-capable IP data at 150kbps and simple-to-use SMS. Above-deck equipment measures around 20cm in diameter and weighs only 4.5-9lbs, ensuring a quick and easy installation. FB150 connects to a standard PC and supports off-the-shelf applications.
Inmarsat has optimized the new entry-level service to address the needs of smaller vessels with lower data requirements. FB150 provides owners and operators of leisure craft with the assurance of a reliable connection, no matter what their position. As an IP-based service, FB150 works with the same standard home/office software that most leisure users will know. "FB150 opens up a new world for leisure vessel owners," said Piers Cunningham, Maritime Business Director, Inmarsat. "When at sea, users can now access the same email, Internet browsing or online services that they're familiar with. For the weekend mariner, being far from shore no longer means being isolated".
For smaller fishing vessels, operating in a competitive market, FB150 enable access to the same online weather updates and fishing resources as their larger competition. "We have designed FB150 to pack the most functionality into the smallest possible above-deck unit, and at a cost that addresses the price sensitivity of the fishing market".
FB150 hardware is manufactured by AddValue (Skipper) and Thrane & Thrane (Sailor). Both products will be available from Global Satellite USA.
END
For more technical information, please contact:
Martin Fierstone
Global Satellite USA
1831 Cordova Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL33316
Tel: 954-854 3389
Email: martin@globalsatellite.us
www.globalsatellite.us
For more information on press relations, please contact:
Sharon Phillips
FMI-Marketing
Tel: 954 575 4973
Email: Sharon@fmi-marketing.com
About Global Satellite USA
Global Satellite USA, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, is a global source for all your satellite and navigation needs. With 25 years of experience in marine, land and military electronics for navigation and communication, Global Satellite USA is your one-stop shop for all your worldwide sales, service and rental requirements.
Global Satellite USA holds a GSA/FAS contract. The contract has been awarded for general purchase commercial information technology equipment, software and services. The contract number is GS-35F-0470U and is valid through June 30, 2013.
Our team of highly qualified and experienced personnel is at your service whenever you have problems. Should you need assistance from anywhere in the world, our customer service support team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Partners include: Iridium, Inmarsat, Thuraya, Garmin, Nera, Icom, Thrane, Codan, QMAC, and Possio. We are also Inmarsat and Iridium Service Providers and therefore able to supply you with hardware, accessories and airtime. Our marketing strength enables us to offer highly competitive prices, both for hardware and airtime.
Through our network of international offices and distributors, our operations also cover Europe, The Middle East and Asia. Our clients include governments, international organizations and a large number of private customers.
RSS