The powerful mini-VSAT Broadband service is available via the rugged, 24" (60 cm) TracPhone V7 antenna. A fraction of the size of standard 1-meter VSAT systems, the TracPhone V7 and its fully integrated below-decks modem and control unit offer easy connections to shipboard networks, fully stabilized tracking, a remarkable reduction in the cost of hardware and installation, and all with no compromise in performance!

The revolutionary TracPhone V7 and mini-VSAT Broadband service makes your vessel more productive – you can send and receive e-mail, access company networks, download chart updates, use the enhanced VoIP telephone service for ship's business and add the optional crew calling system to help your crew stay in touch with their loved ones. This new product and service, developed by leaders in the satellite communications industry, is exactly what you’ve been waiting for – it's what broadband at sea was meant to be.

Customers who demand an enterprise-grade fax solution should take advantage of KVH's optional accessory - the UCH-250 Fax Server.

In addition, when you activate your system, you also get FREE access to KVH’s Velocity™ Acceleration software. When installed on your PC, this software optimizes and speeds up your data connections via the mini-VSAT Broadband service.

If you need to switch easily between multiple TracPhone satellite communications systems, KVH also offers an optional Service Selector. This simple solution allows you enjoy the benefits of both the mini-VSAT Broadband and Inmarsat services when you need them.

For more information go to http://www.kvh.com/

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Summary

Inmarsat is global mobile satellite communications providers. The Inmarsat I-4 satellites, is the largest commercial communications spacecraft, form the backbone of Inmarsat's Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) services. Using satellite network, Inmarsat provides wireless communication services on land, at sea and in the air. (voice and data telecommunications solutions to cabin and cockpit).

BGAN: Global Broadband service
BGAN delivers broadband access across most of the world’s land mass. Guaranteed data rates on demand, with a choice of data rates, are available. BGAN supports the latest IP services, as well as traditional circuit-switched voice and data. BGAN supports legacy applications providing a smooth upgrade path to IP and integrating seamlessly with corporate networks.

BGAN terminals are portable, compact and lightweight and can be carried as easily as a laptop. Terminals can be connected quickly and easily to multiple laptops via wired or wireless connections, including Bluetooth or WiFi, depending on the terminal. Terminals can be used indoors and outdoors and are robust enough to withstand challenging environments and extremes of temperature .

High-speed wireless IP data (up to 492 kbps) and circuit-switched network. Internet access via public, private, static and dynamic IP addresses to support applications and network requests. Guaranteed Access secures guaranteed capacity. Familiar GAN-standard 64 kbps ISDN, Fax and 4.8 kbps voice to fixed, mobile and any other mobile satellite service.

BGAN X-Stream
BGAN X-Stream is Inmarsat’s new premium IP streaming service. It guarantees streaming data rates from a minimum of 384kbps up to approximately 450kbps, on demand. These are the fastest on demand streaming rates in the world of mobile satellite communications.

Using a single, highly compact, lightweight BGAN terminal, can deliver even higher quality video back to the studio when broadcasting remotely. There is no need for an external antenna or any additional hardware - just use your existing Hughes HNS 9201 or Thrane & Thrane EXPLORER™ 700 terminal.

BGAN X-Stream will be accessible in EMEA from 20 April 2009 and globally from the end of June 2009. To access the service, contact your BGAN service provider or download the FAQs for more detailed information.

For more information and Get the FAQs please visit http://www.inmarsat.com

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