Globecomm teleport. Photo: Globecomm.

Globecomm announced a further expansion of its Ku-band Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) network, serving enterprise, maritime and government markets around the world. Globecomm’s network, which includes a footprint over the Barents Sea, North of Scandinavia, will be extending its coverage by adding the South Indian Ocean passage between the southern tip of Africa and Australia.

Globecomm VSAT customers have increased transit to these areas in recent months, leading the company to invest in the extended coverage. According to Globecomm, the expanded network will provide 100 percent coverage of all major shipping routes to address new market demands.

Another factor that led the company to commit to expanded coverage is the growth of industrial Internet of Things (IoT) services through Globecomm’s previously announced partnership with AT&T, stated Globecomm Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Bryan McGuirk.

Globecomm’s international network consists of multiple teleports connected by high-capacity, redundant fiber to the world’s major telecom points of presence. The company’s C- and Ku-band capacity covers the major land masses and shipping lanes to provide global coverage for media, telecom, government, maritime and enterprise applications. For maritime customers, Globecomm VSAT provides hardware (purchased or leased), systems integration, satellite bandwidth and lifecycle support services.

Globecomm VSAT also integrates with other broadband systems including Inmarsat FleetBroadband, Iridium OpenPort and land-based wireless networks. It automatically switches between satellite beams and from VSAT to other services to maintain connectivity without manual re-pointing of antennas or any other intervention by the crew.