TracNet 100 Mobile Internet System from KVH and MSN TV Now Available Nationwide
22 August 2006 - 9:30PM
Business Wire
New System Offers High-speed Access to MSN TV Services and the
Internet on Boats, Cars, and Recreational Vehicles For consumers
around the U.S. who have sought high-speed Internet service while
on the go, the wait is now over! The new TracNet(TM) 100 mobile
Internet system with MSN(R) TV service from KVH Industries (Nasdaq:
KVHI) and Microsoft Corp.'s MSN TV division is now available
through retailers nationwide. TracNet 100 is the solution consumers
and businesspeople have been asking for - an integrated product
offering convenient mobile, high-speed access to the same Internet
services they depend on in their home or office as they travel
throughout the United States by car, boat, or RV. Using high-speed
Verizon Wireless EVDO (Evolution Data Optimized) cellular service,
the TracNet 100 provides access to MSN TV Internet services,
including MSN Mail, MSN Messenger, web browsing, Internet radio,
online games, and more. Conveniently displayed on the video screens
and TVs in cars, boats, and RVs, MSN TV is well suited for the
mobile environment and offers a convenient access point to the
Internet. In addition, KVH's custom web portals for mobile users
are directly accessible from the MSN TV home page, providing easy
access to information that makes travel more entertaining and
convenient. For those users who depend on applications on laptops
or PDAs, the TracNet 100 also turns a vehicle or vessel into a
mobile hotspot thanks to integrated WiFi that supports multiple
users and devices. This exciting new mobile Internet system arrives
at dealers around the country at the same time 57% of consumers say
that they want to stay "wired" while traveling on vacation
(InsightExpress, July 2006). "There is a growing demand for mobile
access to Internet services, and we are committed to connecting
consumers to an array of entertainment, information and
communications services," said Sam Klepper, general manager in the
Online Services Group at Microsoft. "KVH provides an excellent
platform to bring these services and a wide variety of content to
mobile users via the integrated Internet solutions offered by the
TracNet 100 and MSN TV services." Commenting on the TracNet 100,
Martin Kits van Heyningen, KVH's president and chief executive
officer said, "Microsoft's MSN TV division and KVH are leaders in
their respective fields and bring unique benefits to supporting
consumer expectations for fast, easy Internet access. By blending
those strengths, our TracNet 100 meets the demand for broadband
Internet on the go by taking the experience beyond cell phones and
PDAs and making powerful web applications accessible on video and
TV screens as well as on WiFi-based mobile devices." TracNet 100
offers travelers the on-the-move communications and high-speed they
require to work efficiently outside their home or office while
they're on the road or the water. Where available, the system uses
the Verizon Wireless EVDO service, which provides data rates
ranging from 400-700 Kbps and is capable of reaching up to 2 Mbps -
similar to the broadband connections in the home or office. Verizon
Wireless offers EVDO coverage in and surrounding more than 180
cities throughout the continental U.S. with new cities being added
regularly. In areas where EVDO service is not currently available,
TracNet 100 reverts to the more widely fielded 1xRTT service, which
delivers speeds of 60-80 Kbps and bursts of up to 144 Kbps. The
TracNet 100 includes the mobile Internet receiver with a 3-port
Ethernet router, infrared (IR) wireless remote, wireless keyboard,
12V DC power adapter, and Verizon Wireless EVDO data card. In
addition, TracNet 100 also comes with a bundled 3W booster and a
platform-specific external cellular antenna to ensure the best
performance possible in marginal/low signal areas. Additional
details regarding TracNet 100 hardware, service pricing, and
retailers nationwide are available at
http://www.kvh.com/kvhinternet. Note to Editors: High-resolution,
press-ready images of the TracNet 100 are available for download
and editorial use at http://press.kvh.com. About KVH Industries,
Inc. Middletown, RI-based KVH Industries, Inc., is a leading
provider of in-motion satellite TV and communication systems,
having designed, manufactured, and sold more than 100,000 mobile
satellite antennas for applications on boats, RVs, trucks, buses,
and automobiles. Winner of the prestigious General Motors
Innovative Design Award, CES Innovation Award, 21 National Marine
Electronics Association "Best Product" awards, and a finalist for
the Automotive News PACE Award, KVH's mission is to connect mobile
customers with the same digital television entertainment,
communications, and Internet services that they enjoy in their home
and offices. This release may contain certain forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking
statements include, for example, the functionality,
characteristics, quality and performance of the proposed products
and technology; anticipated innovation and product development; and
customer preferences, requirements and expectations. The actual
results could differ. Factors that may cause such differences
include, among others, the degree of consumer acceptance of mobile
Internet services, as well as those risk factors discussed in the
parties' most recent quarterly reports filed with the SEC. The
parties do not assume any obligation to update their
forward-looking statements to reflect new information or
developments. KVH and TracNet are official trademarks of KVH
Industries in the United States and/or other countries. The names
of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the
trademarks of their respective owners.
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