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Inmarsat has once again been selected to provide Satellite Communications for one of the toughest tests of sailing endurance – the Volvo Ocean Race. Those taking part in the 2011-12 Ocean Race can rely on voice and high speed data connectivity from the marine satellite services terminal – Fleetbroadband. The race is also endorsing the…

The Satellite Network operator/manager Lightsquared has notified Inmarsat that it now wishes to move forward with the next stage of the agreement between the two organizations. Both Lightsquared and Inmarsat signed an agreement in December of 2007 whereby Inmarsat will support a spectrum plan that increases the total capacity available through the Lightsquared ATC network.…

We’ve recently had several inquiries from our customers regarding the recent major “solar storm” and whether we should expect any impact on the Iridium constellation. Solar storms generate increased radiation which can cause issue with satellites and even some terrestrial electrical systems. First of all, solar storms are not all that unusual as we’ve experienced…

Satellite Video Streaming via BGAN BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) by Inmarsat played a big role in the top innovation award won by CNN for the coverage of the conflict in Lebanon in 2006 CNN walked away with both the Innovation Award for Content and Creation and Judges Award held in Amsterdam by the International…

Having the the high speed marine satellite system, Fleetbroadband 150 on board, means the captain and crew can stay in contact with family and friends, maybe even engage in a little business while at sea using the same innovative technolgy that is being utilized on superyachts. The FB 150 is geared towards the leisure vessels…

Prepare to experience the most exciting world sporting race on the water, the Volvo Ocean Race. This thrilling competition will be streaming to every TV and computer screen by way of advanced World Telecomunications Solutions from Inmarsat. Inmarsat is playing a key role in providing satellite communications for this 2011 sailing event with an audience…

International Satellite Services, Inc. (ISS) is based in Southwest Florida. Since our inception in 1995 ISS has been providing alternative, private and independent world telecommunications solutions for business and residential use throughout the globe. We represent all of the major L Band Satellite Constellations including Iridium, Inmarsat, Thuraya, and Lightsquared (MSAT). As competition continues to…

The BGAN Service is the only mobile satellite solution to offer simultaneous broadband data and voice through a single transportable terminal that offers connectivity from virtually anywhere on the planet. The BGAN service is also the first functionality to offer guaranteed data rates on demand for live video streaming and videoconferencing. BGAN terminal accessories allow…

CLA SatCom, LTD. (Caribbean Latin America) was founded in early 1995 for the primary purpose of promoting the business of mobile satellite communications throughout the Caribbean and Central America. At that time, the principals of the company were maintaining an effective means of communicating with family and business interests throughout North America and the rest…

How do you spell happiness? “Satellite Phone” Still wearing a radiation detection badge on his lapel, a television correspondent recently had some very important news to convey to a very worried woman in the United States. “This is Bill Weir with ABC News”, he said. “I’m actually in northern Japan right now, and I just…