Mike Mathison is a dual graduate of IT and multimedia design and is the web designer and content creator for Apollo Satellite Communications.
Fleet Xpress Exceeds Ship Milestone at First Anniversary
Wednesday, 10 May 2017
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fleet Xpress, the ground-breaking service from Inmarsat has secured commitments covering in excess of 10,000 ships within 12 months of launch, in an extraordinary level of service uptake surpassing expectations. The milestone has been reached as a result of contracts with individual ship owners, commitments from strategic Partners, and transitioning agreements with existing Inmarsat customers. “The demand for Fleet Xpress has been unprecedented since its
- Published in All Posts, Broadband, Inmarsat, Intelligence News & Updates., Services
First Ten Iridium NEXT Satellites in Orbit
Friday, 17 February 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today, January 14, 2017, marks a historic day in Iridium history – the first payload of ten Iridium NEXT satellites have been launched and deployed into low-Earth orbit (LEO) by our launch partner, SpaceX. This highly anticipated first launch took place at SpaceX’s west coast launch site at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, at approximately 9:54:39 am PST. This
- Published in Intelligence News & Updates., Internet, Iridium, Services
Current Firmware Versions
Monday, 30 January 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”5px”][vc_single_image image=”5148″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1507341703177{margin-top: 2% !important;}”] Iridium GO! Current Firmware Version Remember, to ensure proper functionality you need the most up-to-date firmware version on any device. Some features on your Iridium GO! will not continue to function without the proper firmware. So, in order for you to continue to enjoy all of the features
Iridium Constellation With Iridium Pilot
Thursday, 19 January 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Connect with true value Iridium Pilot on the Iridium constellation is more reliable than ever, delivering exceptional performance, durability and value for broadband connectivity at sea, everywhere on the planet. Without the burden of long-term commitments, you can still satisfy all your voice and data communications needs at prices that fit your budget. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video
Pacific Marine Expo or Workboat Show
Tuesday, 08 November 2016
Roadshow: The New Standard in Maritime Communications at Pacific Marine Expo Following its launch earlier this year, Fleet Xpress has been making waves in the maritime industry. Together with its manufacturing partner Cobham SATCOM, Fleet Xpress is transforming the face of communication at sea to enhance operational efficiency and crew welfare. The service has also
- Published in Broadband, Inmarsat, Intelligence News & Updates., Internet, Services
Ground Network With Iridium Infrastructure
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Iridium’s extensive, interconnected ground network provides multiple layers of redundancy and back-up systems for all critical functions to ensure high network reliability. Iridium’s cross-linked, low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation is supported by an extensive ground infrastructure that provides terrestrial connections for satellite voice and data calls, as well as network command, control, monitoring, and technical
- Published in Intelligence News & Updates., Iridium
FleetBroadband 250 Solution for Maritime
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
FleetBroadband 250 Solution (FB250) is Inmarsat’s mid-range service, providing an always-on connection at up to 284kbps for applications such as email and Internet access, real-time electronic charts, and weather reporting. Although, the real power behind FleetBroadband is Inmarsat’s FleetBroadband 250 Solutions. When out at sea, the speed of your SAILOR terminals backed by FleetBroadband 250 Solutions will
- Published in Broadband, Inmarsat, Intelligence News & Updates., Internet, Services
FleetBroadband Maritime Model 250
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
FleetBroadband Maritime 250 (FB250) is Inmarsat’s mid-range service, providing an always-on connection at up to 284kbps for applications such as email and Internet access, real-time electronic charts, and weather reporting. Guaranteed rates of up to 128kbps are available on demand for live applications such as video conferencing and database synchronization, as well as up to nine
- Published in Inmarsat, Intelligence News & Updates., Internet, Services
Northern Europe Gets Fleet Xpress
Tuesday, 13 September 2016
16 August 2016: Inmarsat is extending Fleet Xpress in Northern Europe, demonstrating a new market-specific commitment for the high-speed broadband service that is revolutionizing maritime connectivity. Launched at the end of March 2016, Inmarsat Maritime’s Fleet Xpress service in Northern Europe achieves the highest levels of reliable high speed connectivity and exceptional performance across the world’s oceans,
- Published in Broadband, Inmarsat, Intelligence News & Updates., Internet
Top Emergency Response Innovation Award To Iridium Push-to-Talk
Tuesday, 13 September 2016
Service Recognized as Top Emergency Response at Inaugural Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA) Awards MCLEAN, Va., March 10, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) today announced that Iridium Push-to-Talk (PTT) was recognized as the during the first annual Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA) 2016 Mobility Satellite Innovation Awards at SATELLITE 2016. Commercially launched
- Published in All Posts, Handsets, Intelligence News & Updates., Iridium, Push-to-Talk
FleetBroadband for US Government
Tuesday, 13 September 2016
Secure, Reliable, Worldwide Operations with FleetBroadband for US Government Designed for mobility, Inmarsat FleetBroadband enables seamless, reliable, secure voice, and broadband data coverage throughout the oceans to suit any vessel making FleetBroadband for US Government feasible. Maritime crews must be ready to deploy to any blue or brown waters anywhere on the globe at a moment’s notice.
- Published in Broadband, Inmarsat, Intelligence News & Updates., Internet, Services
SAILOR FleetBroadband 150 Global Maritime
Monday, 12 September 2016
Offering service on Inmarsat’s global broadband I4 satellite coverage, SAILOR FleetBroadband 150 is a competitive, high-quality single-user solution for professional vessels, such as workboats or fishing vessels, and is also perfectly suited for use on recreational boats, both sail and power. SAILOR FleetBroadband 150 features a small and light antenna, which enables simple user-installation, so smaller
- Published in All Posts, Inmarsat, Intelligence News & Updates., Internet, Services
SAILOR FleetBroadband Maritime Devices
Monday, 12 September 2016
SAILOR FleetBroadband Maritime Devices from Cobham are ready to embark your ship. Choose between SAILOR FleetBroadband 500, SAILOR FleetBroadband 250, or SAILOR FleetBroadband 150 for reliable high-speed IP communication. The next generation of satellite communication with seamless coverage based on Inmarsat services. No other company is as familiar with the special needs for maritime satellite
The iDirect Solution – Global Access for Enterprises
Wednesday, 08 June 2016
The iDirect Solution: Enterprises are looking for ways to streamline their organizations and provide remote locations with not only the same level of access, but identical support for business critical applications. They require a highly reliable global infrastructure with remote locations that operate on a par with the main offices. They’re looking for: High-speed connections
Inmarsat Airline Broadband
Sunday, 05 June 2016
Inmarsat is set to enhance airline passenger broadband with a roadmap for aviation capacity growth. Inmarsat, the world’s leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, has outlined its long-term aviation broadband roadmap to ensure that rising demand for fast, reliable and global passenger in-flight connectivity is met for the next five years and beyond. Inmarsat Airline