KVH mini-VSAT Broadband Service Now Fully Global With Live Service in South America
06 September 2011 - 9:30PM
KVH completes its original global network expansion plan –
mini-VSAT Broadband service is now available in South America for
all subscribers
KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq:KVHI) today announced that mini-VSAT
BroadbandSM service is now available to mariners in South American
waters, officially completing the original global coverage plan for
the maritime satellite communications network. This milestone is
the latest in a string of network expansions and improvements from
KVH and its partner, ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT), that have made the
next-generation, spread spectrum mini-VSAT Broadband network the
world's most popular and fastest-growing maritime VSAT service.
"This marks the completion of a powerful, affordable alternative
to older, slower, and less-reliable services that were once the
only option for mariners. We set out to offer a dramatically new
approach to maritime SATCOM, which is now a reality that mariners
around the globe can enjoy, thanks to seamless mini-VSAT Broadband
service wherever they travel," says Brent C. Bruun, KVH's senior
vice president of global sales and business development. "We look
forward to building on this development, providing additional
convenience and value to mini-VSAT Broadband subscribers with
continued network enhancements, new value-added options, and even
broader regulatory approvals for in-port use of the network in key
regions."
"In addition to completing the global maritime coverage, this
expansion is also another key component of our expanding global
network for aviation. South America is a key and fast expanding
market segment for our Yonder® high-speed Internet service, and
this new coverage area addresses increasing demand both locally and
from abroad," said Don Buchman, ViaSat's director of mobile
broadband.
In addition to being the world's most popular and fastest
growing maritime VSAT network with 1,500 units fielded, mini-VSAT
Broadband also delivers:
- More than 100 terabytes of data per year
- More than 1.5 million phone calls
- Average network uptime of 99.5%
- Worldwide regulatory authority to operate offshore and in-port
in more than 125 countries around the globe
A managed airtime network solution, mini-VSAT Broadband equips
vessels with the highest data rates available today with downloads
as fast as 2 Mbps and uploads as fast as 1 Mbps, as well as Voice
over IP (VoIP) telephone lines with optimized service and
prioritization of applications. The network uses ViaSat ArcLight®
spread spectrum technology, a reliable and efficient technology
proven in both commercial and military applications. Multiple
airtime plans are available, including simple metered plans ($0.99
per MB for data and $0.49 per minute for voice services and
packages starting at less than $50 per month) and fixed monthly and
seasonal plans with even lower data and voice costs. These benefits
are available to mariners on any size vessel, for any application,
and even in adverse weather conditions via the award-winning 24"
TracPhone® V7 and compact, 14.5" TracPhone V3 antennas and the
integrated ArcLight modem.
Please visit www.kvh.com/footprint for maps illustrating the
mini-VSAT Broadband coverage area or www.minivsat.com for complete
details about the mini-VSAT Broadband network and TracPhone V7 and
V3 satellite communications systems.
Note to Editors: High-resolution, press-ready images of KVH's
TracPhone V7 and V3 are available at http://press.kvh.com for
download and editorial use.
About KVH Industries, Inc.
KVH Industries, Inc., and its subsidiaries are leading providers
of in-motion satellite TV and communication 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. The company is
based in Middletown, RI, with facilities in Illinois, Denmark,
Norway, and Singapore.
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. "mini-VSAT Broadband" is a service mark of KVH Industries,
Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
companies.
CONTACT: Chris Watson
KVH Industries
401-845-8138
cwatson@kvh.com
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