KVH Industries… Multiple Moves Into Maritime (SatCom)

[SatNews] Just after the Company’s global network completion, shipments reach a milestone…

KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI) has just announced that 1,500 TracPhone® systems for its mini-VSAT Broadband(sm) network have been shipped to customers. The milestone comes only three weeks after KVH announced the completion of its original global Ku-band network plan with the addition of South American coverage. Together, these announcements reinforce the mini-VSAT Broadband service’s position as both the world’s fastest growing and largest maritime Ku-band network. In addition to the 1,500 systems shipped to customers, many additional systems are currently fielded for trials.

A managed airtime network solution, mini-VSAT Broadband seamlessly links 14 transponders on 10 satellites to provide service around the globe. The resulting worldwide service equips vessels with the highest data rates available today with downloads as fast as 2 Mbps and uploads as fast as 512 Kbps, as well as Voice over IP (VoIP) telephone lines with optimized service and prioritization of applications. The network uses ViaSat (Nasdaq: VSAT) ArcLight® spread spectrum technology, which was designed specifically for mobile use and previously available only for military applications. ArcLight is unique due to its efficient reuse of satellite channels, fast speed, low latency, and its ability to support very small antennas that provide reliable service, even in poor weather conditions. KVH manufactures two fully integrated onboard systems for the mini-VSAT Broadband network – the award-winning 24-inch diameter TracPhone V7 and the compact, 14.5-inch diameter TracPhone V3, which is the world’s smallest maritime VSAT antenna. Both systems include a versatile below-deck control unit and ArcLight modem.