KVH and ViaSat Expand mini-VSAT Broadband Coverage to Persian Gulf
17 February 2009 - 11:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
Live mini-VSAT Broadband service is now available in the Persian
Gulf, another step in KVH and ViaSat's initiative to create a
global standard for Ku-band mobile satellite communications
MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Crews on
commercial oil and gas, shipping, and government vessels in the
Persian Gulf now have access to affordable broadband Internet and
crystal-clear telephone service throughout the region with the
recent expansion of the mini-VSAT Broadband(SM) service from KVH
Industries (NASDAQ:KVHI). The new coverage area brings affordable
satellite communications to a region where secure real-time
communications are a necessity, via KVH's rugged TracPhone(R) V7
hardware. In addition to providing service to the KVH mini-VSAT
maritime system, this expansion also extends the ViaSat Yonder(SM)
mobile network for in-flight broadband to business and commercial
aircraft. The new coverage area is the latest milestone in the KVH
and ViaSat (NASDAQ:VSAT) joint effort to provide affordable mobile
Ku-band broadband connections worldwide and follows the recent
rollout of service to the northern Pacific Ocean. "The addition of
mini-VSAT Broadband coverage for the Persian Gulf enables us to
provide more affordable broadband Internet for critical commercial
and government maritime operations as well as leisure vessels in
the region," explains Brent Bruun, KVH's vice president of sales
and business development. "Ship operators are looking for cost
effectiveness in an increasingly competitive market, and the
TracPhone V7 and mini-VSAT Broadband service offer lower hardware,
installation, and airtime costs than competing services in the
Persian Gulf. In most cases, we can dramatically reduce a fleet's
monthly airtime expenses." The mini-VSAT Broadband service, along
with the KVH TracPhone V7 antenna, comprise the first end-to-end
24-inch VSAT hardware, service, and support package available for
maritime communications and offers Voice over IP phone service and
Internet access as fast as 512 Kbps (upload) and 2 Mbps (download)
at fixed monthly rates. The compact TracPhone V7, which is 75%
lighter and 85% smaller by volume than traditional 1-meter VSAT
antennas, brings a blend of the economy and speed of VSAT
communications with lower costs and easier installation, making the
system exceptionally well suited for commercial oil and gas,
shipping, and government vessels. Maps illustrating the current and
planned coverage for mini-VSAT Broadband service are available at
http://www.kvh.com/footprints. Visit http://www.minivsat.com/ for
additional details regarding the TracPhone V7 and mini-VSAT
Broadband service. Note to Editors: High-resolution, press-ready
photos of KVH's TracPhone products are available at
http://press.kvh.com/ for download and editorial use. About KVH
Industries, Inc. Middletown, RI-based KVH Industries, Inc., and its
wholly owned subsidiary, KVH Europe A/S, are leading providers of
in-motion satellite TV and communications systems, having designed,
manufactured, and sold more than 150,000 mobile satellite antennas
for applications on vessels, vehicles, and aircraft. KVH's mission
is to connect mobile customers around the globe with the same
digital television entertainment, communications, and Internet
services that they enjoy in their homes and offices. About ViaSat
ViaSat (http://www.viasat.com/) produces innovative satellite and
other digital communication products that enable fast, secure, and
efficient communications to any location. The company provides
networking products and managed network services for enterprise IP
applications; is a key supplier of network-centric military
communications and encryption technologies to the U.S. government;
and is the primary technology partner for gateway and customer
premises equipment for consumer and mobile satellite broadband
services. 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 KVH's products and
technology; anticipated innovation and product development; and
customer preferences, requirements and expectations. The actual
results could differ materially. Factors that may cause such
differences include, among others, uncertainty about the scope of
customer demand; the potential inability to secure adequate Ku-band
satellite capacity or the licenses necessary for the network; risks
associated with the delivery or performance of critical hardware;
future decisions about the expected profitability of additional
satellite regions; changes in the costs and capabilities of
competing offerings; and those other risk factors discussed in
KVH's most recent Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. KVH does not assume
any obligation to update its forward-looking statements to reflect
new information or developments. KVH and TracPhone are registered
trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. "mini-VSAT Broadband" is a
service mark of KVH Industries, Inc. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective companies. Available Topic Expert(s):
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Brent Bruun
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DATASOURCE: KVH Industries, Inc. CONTACT: Chris Watson of KVH
Industries, +1-401-845-8138, Web Site: http://www.kvh.com/
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