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Inmarsat, the world’s leading provider of marine satellite services, recently announced the development of multi-satellite voice capability via the Fleet Broadband (FBB) terminals to delegates at Nor-Shipping in Oslo, Norway – one of the maritime industries biggest conference and exhibition events. Mariners will soon be able to access up to nine lines from a single…

With the help of a portable satellite internet device, archaeologists with the Valley of the Khans research team have been able to analyze crucial data virtually prior to organizing a ground excavation of the potential burial site of Genghis Khan. Members of the public were able to offer assistance with this expedition by helping researchers…

With over 1 million visitors each year, Joshua Tree Nation Park is a popular sight for hikers, campers, bikers and backpackers. Containing portions of the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts, the park spans across 800,000 acres. Like many national parks, visitors to Joshua Tree frequently spend their time camping, climbing boulders and exploring trails – which…

Inmarsat rolls out the latest Version 5 of the BGAN Launchpad Software. Versatile in that it can be used across all Land Portable, Land Mobile and FleetBroadband terminals, V5 boasts the following features: A single combined application supports BGAN Land Portable, Land Mobile and FleetBroadband terminals. Supports English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, French and Russian languages.…

James Collett, the director of maritime business at Inmarsat says that whole new generations of modern mariners who grew up with the internet are now being recruited by vessel managers. It’s extremely vital that services like Fleetbroadband, cater to these tech savvy employee’s as they have come to expect a certain level of technology for…

Inmarsat’s IsatPhone Pro hand held satellite telephone has been awarded the Pittman Innovation Award in the Electronics category. The Pittman Awards, sponsored by Sail magazine, recognize the most innovative products in the sailboat market. The IsatPhone Pro was selected as a 2011 winner for its affordability, design and general appeal and utility for both cruisers…

Now any broadcaster from local news agencies up to CNN can transmit live data feeds from remote locations with the help of BGAN. There are cost effective solutions that range from just the talking heads with very little movement, to higher bandwidth applications that require more movement and to the premium services offered by BGAN…

LightSquared’s proposal outlined a three-part solution for resolving GPS interference issues involving GPS devices, detailed in recommendations filed at the FCC June 30. GPS device test results, which were also filed at the FCC, show unequivocally that the interference is caused by the GPS device manufacturer’s decision during the past eight years to design products…

Captain Sig Hansen and crew of the poplular reality show “The Deadliest Catch” utilize Inmarsat’s Fleetbroadband high speed satellite terminal out at sea. Never before have the crew of the Northwestern had such instant access to communication. All on board are able to speak as often as they like to family and friends back on…

Initially, Sig Hansen Captain of the Northwestern was skeptical about using the Fleetbroadband Satellite System. He decided he would put it to the test so they installed the Satellite antenna on the highest point of the Northwestern vessel for two reasons. One, to get the best signal possible, and two, to test it’s durablility against…