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Fort Lauderdale, FL:  September 30^th 2009:  Global Satellite USA, the leader in satellite communications for the maritime industry, is pleased to announce the launch of YachtSpot Marine WiFi - for quick, secure, and easy-to-use wireless access to the Internet, ideal for boatyards, installers, megayacht owners and crew.

One of the major benefits of using YachtSpot is the easy log-on feature. To log on, simply open a web browser, click to scan, then select a hotspot and connect.

Global Satellite USA President and CEO comments, "We have tested several WiFi products over the years, but YachtSpot Marine WiFi outshines the rest with its reliability, excellent support and seaworthy tough hardware that logs on and stays on".

One of Global Satellite USA customer's commented after a few weeks of installation: "I am very impressed with the installation of the YachtSpot WiFi unit you supplied.  I have had extensive experience with other similar systems but I feel that this unit surpasses the others in simplicity and range. We picked up a WiFi signal at one and a half miles outside San Diego and were able to log in effectively. Even with the refit yard's base station at close range there was an improvement in quality of signal with the YachtSpot.  Also it is easy to install and the user interface is simple and foolproof. Thanks again for your recommendation of this unit".

YachtSpot connects wirelessly to marina or near shore WiFi hotspots using 802.11 b/g and shares that connection between all of the Yacht's onboard laptops, desktops, servers, PDA's, VOIP phones, and any other device that can use an Internet connection.

YachtSpot is similar in functionality to the Broadband router you use at the office or at home. The internal interface is Ethernet which can be shared using a switch or a wireless access point. The external interface is a wireless client which connects to WiFi hotspots.

YachtSpot provides security to the onboard network. It is not a bridge, like a wireless access point, which shares it's IP range with the entire marina, but a router which uses 'Network address translation' [NAT]. The onboard network on the Yacht will be separated and fire walled from the marina's network and has its own IP range.

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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

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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.

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:  Garmin, Iridium, Inmarsat, Garmin, Nera, Icom, Thrane, Codan, QMAC, and Possio.  We are also Inmarsat, Thuraya 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. Ask us to quote and we will be delighted to demonstrate our excellent rates for equipment, installation or special service requirements you might have.

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.