KVH TracPhone FleetBroadband Systems Enhanced with Emergency Call Service
28 September 2009 - 9:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
New "505" service from Inmarsat provides KVH FleetBroadband
satellite phone users a new way to spell "SOS" MIDDLETOWN, R.I.,
Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Over 100 years ago, seafarers in
peril took advantage of communications technology to call for help,
using their radio telegraph equipment to tap out the familiar "S O
S" call for help. On October 1, 2009, a new safety service for
mariners - 505 Emergency Calling - will be launched across the
world by Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite
communications, for all FleetBroadband users. Owners of Inmarsat
FleetBroadband-compatible TracPhone® satellite communications
systems from KVH Industries, Inc., (NASDAQ:KVHI) can take advantage
immediately when the service goes live on October 1, 2009 because
KVH's full line of Inmarsat FleetBroadband systems are 100%
compatible with the new, no-charge 505 service. Just by dialing 505
from their TracPhone telephones, users can activate the 24-hour
service, which routes calls directly to Coast Guard rescue centers
worldwide. "The new 505 service is a fantastic enhancement for our
TracPhone FleetBroadband customers," says Jim Dodez, KVH's vice
president of marketing and strategic planning. "Particularly for
smaller vessels that do not carry a GMDSS-compliant system, 505 is
ideal. It's easy to remember because of its similarity to "SOS,"
and connects mariners directly to top-notch emergency services
wherever they are - even when out of reach of shore-based VHF
radio. Of course, it's a great backup for larger commercial
vessels, as well. We couldn't be happier to make this valuable
service available to our Inmarsat FleetBroadband customers." KVH's
complete line of Inmarsat FleetBroadband-compatible TracPhone
systems offer mariners the ultimate in safety and convenience, no
matter what kind of vessel they own. The TracPhone FB150, FB250,
and FB500 offer the trusted reliability of Inmarsat's proven
satellite network, along with KVH's industry-leading quality and
service. There is no subscription or call charge for the 505
emergency service - and it can be activated immediately just by
dialing 505 from a KVH TracPhone FleetBroadband system. After
dialing 505, voice calls will be connected via Inmarsat directly to
a 24-hour operational Coast Guard Rescue Co-ordination Center
located strategically around the globe, so they can speak to the
right person if they have an emergency onboard, such as their boat
being in difficulties or a medical emergency. Please visit
http://www.tracphone.com/ to learn more about KVH's TracPhone
systems and the FleetBroadband service. 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-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. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
DATASOURCE: KVH Industries, Inc. CONTACT: Chris Watson of KVH
Industries, +1-401-845-8138, Web Site: http://www.kvh.com/
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