KVH's New TracPhone FB150 is a Small, Affordable System for Broadband at Sea
05 May 2009 - 9:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
KVH announces the newest, smallest antenna in its line of Inmarsat
FleetBroadband satellite communications systems MIDDLETOWN, R.I.,
May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today at the 2009 Offshore
Technology Conference in Houston, TX, KVH Industries, Inc.,
(NASDAQ: KVHI) introduced its compact and affordable new
TracPhone(R) FB150 maritime satellite communications system. At
just 10.5" in diameter and 12" high, the TracPhone FB150 antenna is
the smallest in KVH's complete line of Inmarsat
FleetBroadband-compatible TracPhone systems, perfect for boats as
small as 40 feet. The fully stabilized TracPhone FB150 will offer
IP data connections up to 150 Kbps and simultaneous voice and SMS
service, all via Inmarsat's trusted FleetBroadband network, in a
compact and affordable package for leisure and commercial vessels,
fishing boats, and small government vessels. Using the brand-new
Inmarsat I4 satellite constellation, the TracPhone FB150 will
provide many years of reliable service to vessel owners around the
globe. "The new TracPhone FB150 is a great choice for owners of
smaller vessels who want a high-quality, basic satellite
communications system with hardware and airtime rates that fit
their budget," says Brent Bruun, KVH's vice president of sales and
business development. "This system offers mariners Inmarsat's
dependable, global broadband voice and data coverage and long-term
network dependability as well as KVH's industry-leading quality and
support, creating the best, most affordable Inmarsat
FleetBroadband-compatible solution available for vessels this
size." Visit http://www.kvh.com/newFB150 to get the latest details
about KVH's TracPhone FB150. Visit http://www.tracphone.com/ for
details on KVH's complete line of TracPhone satellite
communications systems. 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. 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, those
discussed in KVH's most recent Form 10-K 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. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
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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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