GE Satcom Offers Triple-Play Maritime VSAT Service

GE Satcom unveiled the commercial launch of a satellite-based communications service for merchant vessel operators based on iDirect’s Intelligent platform.

The solution will deliver a triple-play service bundle with prepay access to Voice Over IP phone, Internet and TV news and sports highlights that can be multiplexed into any cabin, technical or recreation room. The flat-rate service will cover shipping lanes across Asia and Europe using Ku-band as the primary link, with the ability to switch to L-Band as a back-up.
 

OnAir Launches In-Flight Service on Asian Airline

AirAsia has launched OnAir’s in-flight connectivity services aboard the carrier’s Airbus A320 fleet in Asia.

Passengers flying on Southeast Asian routes from Kuala Lumpur airport to destinations including Singapore, Hong-Kong, Bangkok or Colombo will be able to access the service using GSM mobile phones or smartphones. The service is powered by Inmarsat SwiftBroadband.
 

Stratos Global Deploys FleetBroadband on Taiwanese vessels

Stratos Global deployed the Inmarsat FleetBroadband satellite communications service on Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Marine’s entire fleet of 70 container vessels, with 28 additional vessels scheduled for deployment for Evergreen subsidiaries.

Evergreen integrated FleetBroadband from Stratos with AmosConnect to manage all e-mail, fax, SMS and interoffice communications and ensure optimal vessel performance and crew productivity.

Evergreen also has the option to use FleetBroadband for engine-performance analysis and emissions monitoring, which aims to help reduce fuel costs and comply with emissions regulations.