Stratos Global Broadens Their Band For Aeronautical Types

Stratos Global Corp. [TSX: SGB] has launched its new, aeronautical broadband satellite communications solution, based on Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband service. SwiftBroadband from Stratos is available now in packages designed for government and military agencies, commercial airlines and private jet owners. SwiftBroadband from Stratos provides cost-effective, high-speed data and voice communications, all available simultaneously, at speeds up to 432kpbs. For aircraft, there are on-demand guaranteed IP data rates, regardless of the location. The service is compatible with most government-grade encryption and secure-communications standards.




For government and military agencies, SwiftBroadband from Stratos provides high-performance, secure and reliable access to command-and-control information resources on the ground, facilitating situational awareness. The service enables commercial and private jet passengers to stay in touch with high-speed Internet, email and voice connectivity. In addition, pilots can use SwiftBroadband from Stratos to maintain direct contact with air-traffic control, receive real-time weather information, access the most fuel-efficient oceanic flight paths and transmit aircraft position and maintenance status to ground staff.




SwiftBroadband from Stratos is the aeronautical version of Inmarsat’s successful Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) service. Customers using SwiftBroadband from Stratos will also benefit from The Stratos Advantage, which includes the Stratos Dashboard, allowing customers to manage their use of SwiftBroadband by providing real-time information on voice and data traffic used, with associated costs. The Stratos Dashboard further enhances the user experience of SwiftBroadband from Stratos by providing fast provisioning, as well as rebilling and reporting options to minimize unexpected invoices and potential financial risk. SwiftBroadband from Stratos will work through existing Inmarsat equipment already installed on more than 4,000 aircraft, through upgrades of existing Inmarsat Swift64 and Inmarsat Aero H/H+ installations. Full global coverage is expected by the end of 2008, commencing with the launch of Inmarsat’s third I-4 satellite—Bethesda, Maryland