Offshore oil platform.

[Via Satellite 06-16-2015] Harris CapRock Communications has introduced a service to improve remote maritime and oilrig connectivity for crewmembers with cellphones or smartphones. The expanded offshore GSM service provides crew members anywhere around the world with reliable mobile roaming as well as pay-as-you-go voice, text, email, and some smartphone data services. Global on-site assistance is also available.

Crewmembers can use either a local prepaid SIM card or home network roaming option. With home network roaming, they can keep their existing handsets and phone numbers without changing their SIM cards. Billing is sent directly to the individual’s home network account.