SpeedCast has become the latest company to introduce a maritime
package integrating Ku-band VSAT and L-band services for a fixed monthly
fee, with the launch of SeaCast SIGMA.
SpeedCast says that SeaCast SIGMA will combine unlimited broadband VSAT
connectivity with a back-up FleetBroadband to be used in case the
primary is unavailable, or to troubleshoot and restore the primary
connection in the event of an issue.
Three different packages are available, starting from an entry price of
$2,800 per month, ranging from an unlimited 256 kbps connection up to an
unlimited 1 Mbps service.
These packages include all required VSAT and L-band equipment (both
above and below deck), as well as back-up FleetBroadband airtime, for
the fixed monthly price. All packages are for a fixed period of 60
months.
Value added services will be included, delivered from the 'cloud' and
providing link acceleration, WAN optimisation, vessel tracking, web
filtering, voice calls and, for the IT manager, an online monitoring and
reporting portal.
"SpeedCast was the first company to introduce a global Ku-band maritime
service, which allowed seamless auto beam switching between many
different satellites and across many maritime VSATs from different
manufacturers, delivering unparalleled coverage and performance for our
global maritime customers," said Nick Dukakis, VP of maritime and
offshore, SpeedCast.
"In addition SpeedCast was one of the first companies in maritime back
in 2007 to realise that the main primary link for most vessels would be
Ku-band VSAT with a secondary back-up system dependent on an L-band
service. Now many of our competitors have adopted a similar model."
"SeaCast SIGMA represents the evolution of our maritime services and
experience in the marketplace over the last four years, and we will
continue to roll out more innovative products and services in future."
The new service is available via SpeedCast’s global network of certified partners.
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