FleetBroadband
Cost-effective, faster data
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Benefits
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Maximize efficiency at sea
FleetBroadband is the latest Inmarsat’s communications service to provide cost-effective broadband data and voice simultaneously through a compact antenna on a global level.
Key benefits
- High throughput for seamless broadband connection.
- Simultaneous voice & data communications.
- Cost-effective, easy to manage solutions.
- Reliable & flexible equipment.
- Compatible with many crew welfare applications.
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FleetBroadband Volvo Ocean Race video
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FleetBroadband Yacht video |
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Features
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Enjoy faster & more cost-effective data
Based on 3G standards, FleetBroadband provides seamless broadband connection. You can access email, surf the web and run operational systems remotely at the same time as making phone calls.
Key features:
- Standard IP: Up to 432 kbps over a shared channel, for email, Internet & intranet access and remote maintenance.
- Streaming IP: Guaranteed on-demand data rates of up to 256 kbps for live video/audio applications.
- Voice: High quality voice for bridge and crew communications.
- ISDN: Supports ISDN at 64 kbps for legacy applications.
- SMS: Send and receive 160 character text messages.
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FleetBroadband Coverage Map FleetBroadband Spotbeam Coverage
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Equipment
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High performance in a compact format
FleetBroadband terminals will use two kinds of stabilized, directional antennas. The above deck antennas are smaller than existing Fleet products used today and offer many more capabilities.
The following terminals are available:
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FB150
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FB250
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FB500
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Radom diameter
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approx. 29 cm
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approx. 32-35 cm
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approx. 60 cm
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Antenna type
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directional/stabilized
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directional/stabilized
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directional/stabilized
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Antenna weight
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2.5-3.9 kg
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3.9 - 7.4 kg
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16 kg
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Voice
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4kbps AMBE+2
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4kbps AMBE+2
3,1 KHz Audio
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4kbps AMBE+2
3,1 KHz Audio
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Standard IP
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up to 150 kbps
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up to 284 kbps
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up to 432 kbps
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Streaming IP
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no
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8, 16, 32,
64, 128 kbps
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8, 16, 32, 64,
128, 256 kbps
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ISDN
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no
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no |
64 kbps |
SMS
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yes
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yes
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yes
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FAX
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via SkyFile® Mail
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Group 3
up to 14.4 kbps
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Group 3 & Group 4
up to 64 kbps
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XCHANGE, maritime broadband bundle with Fleetbroadband 250 or 500 and Pharostar, see here...
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Solutions
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Get more than broadband
EX4U Telecom combines the FleetBroadband service with our Solutions portfolio, providing one of the most comprehensive communications solutions available to the maritime community.
To help you get more from your FleetBroadband, EX4U Telecom offers a number of solutions:
| Universal Card: multi-satellite network operator card for prepaid voice, SMS and email.
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Terralink Data Manager: set your own firewall-filters, administrate your account profiles, and select traffic priorities.
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| Scratch & Web: prepaid data users are issued a MB amount of prepaid credit for e-mail, web browsing.
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Terralink Interconnect: connect your ship with a seamless link to the corporate network in total security with our range of interconnection solutions.
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| SkyFile® Mail: free messaging and compression tool that saves time & money by compressing emails, e-faxes and SMS by up to 90%.
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Satellite Direct®: enables you to palce satellite calls from any location to any satellite terminal, universal & flexible solution.
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SkyFile® Anti Virus software allows you to protect your remote computer assets or network
from potentially harmful viruses.
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Satellite Direct Plus®: highly cost-efficient fixed-to-mobile calls.
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| SkyFile® NOAD: create & transmit regulatory forms to stay compliant with U.S. Coast Guard and National Vessel Movement Center regulations.
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SkyFile® Weather: provides customizable professional weather
information, high resolution satellite images and more.
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505 (SOS) Emergency Calling on FleetBroadband
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The short code 505 has been created due to its resemblance to the word SOS.
Simply dial 505 on the FleetBroadband phone handset and the call will be directly routed to nearest Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centres (MRCC) free of charge. The MRCCs provides assistance and advice to ships in distress, are multilingual and open 24/7, 365 days a year.
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on all FleetBroadband terminals. |
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| All Satellite Access Stations (SAS) have the routing implemented and
the following MRCCs will serve each satellite region initially: |
| I-4 Americas
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JRCC Norfolk, Virginia (USA)
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I-4 EMEA
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JRCC Den Helder (Netherlands)
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I-4 Asia-PACIFIC
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RCC Australia, Canberra (Australia)
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CREW CALLING
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Enhanced SQT Everyday low-cost calling
It is now easier and less expensive for crew to keep in touch with friends and family. With Enhanced Super Quiet Time (ESQT) for FleetBroadband, seafarers no longer have to wait for off-peak hours or promotional periods to make lower-priced calls. ESQT offers one low rate for prepay calls any time of day or year.
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Benefits
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To crew:
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To ship managers:
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To masters:
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- Prevents feelings of isolation
- Calls made in freedom and privacy
- Cheaper rates using prepay cards
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- Cost-efficient means to lift morale
- Increases crew retention
- Enhances recruitment package
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- Simple crew welfare solution
- Improved productivity
- Prepay cards reduce admin costs
- Phones installed away from bridge
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Super Quiet Time (SQT)
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Super Quiet Time (SQT) enables seafarers to call home at special low rates during off-peak periods throughout the week and all weekend using prepay cards.
Standard Super Quiet Time hours
Normal SQT hours are 18:00 to 06.00 hours GMT from Monday to Friday. On weekends, SQT is available 24 hours a day. The weekend period runs from 18.00 GMT Friday to 06.00 Monday.
In addition, Inmarsat also offers special promotions during holiday periods or religious festivals, where SQT is available 24 hours a day for a specified number of days. For your promotion plan contact us here.
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