OmniAccess secures additional satellite broadband capacity from Telesat

OmniAccess has signed a satellite capacity contract with international FSS operator Telesat for additional Ku-band satellite broadband capacity from the Telstar 12 satellite.

Telstar 12 covers Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. OmniAccess will use the capacity from the Telesat-operated satellite to deliver maritime satellite broadband services in the Mediterranean and Europe's inland waterways.

OmniAccess has also decided to upgrade its satellite Teleport in Palma de Mallorca, Spain with the new X7 series modem from iDirect. The teleport will use the X7 to access the new capacity from Telstar 12.

A provider of VSAT services and a network integrator to boot, OmniAccess places itself at the disposal of the wide-ranging consumers of the luxury super yacht sector.

KVH upgrades capacity of mini-VSAT satellite network for Caribbean region

The growing demand of the Caribbean customer base can now be accomodated by the doubled satellite capacity of the mini-VSAT Broadband satellite network operated by KVH Industries.

KVH is currently upgrading the capacity of its global network of communications satellites with the help of ViaSat, which is installing Variable Coding, Spreading, and Modulation (VCSM) technology. With VCSM spread spectrum technology, KVH can deliver speedy and quality service through satellite antennas that are 85 percent smaller than its rivals.

In addition to upgrading its network, KVH will also expand its business model. The Company is tapping existing commercial FSS satellite capacity provided by the satellite industry's leading companies across the vast oceans of the world.

KVH's mini-VSAT Broadband is a hybrid global network that uses both C-band and Ku-band capacity from 17 leased transponders. The network uses 1 meter, dual-mode TracPhone V11 antenna unique to KVH alone.

In a statement, Executive Vice President Brent Bruun of KVH Mobile Broadband Group stated that the Company's customers enjoy satellite services of the highest quality. KVH services include satellite Internet connectivity and VoIP (Voice over IP) telephone with optimized service and application priority.

SES, Astrium Services renew capacity deal, extend maritime VSAT coverage, services

Vessels plying their trade in Latin America, the North Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden will be pleased with the announcement from SES and Astrium Services about renewed deals to provide satellite capacity for maritime VSAT systems in those regions.

Astrium Services has agreed to renew capacity on the SES-4 satellite. The renewed bandwidth will be used to provide managed services for maritime business communications, tracking equipment, and engine performance. It will also serve to maintain lines of communications between crewmen at sea and their loved ones at home.

The capacity of several SES satellites, including SES-4, allows Astrium to customize its satellite communications services for the specific needs of the maritime industry. For example, its new agreement with SES will allow the Company to provide reliable VSAT coverage for offshore oil and gas platforms in Brazil and East Africa.

The footprint of SES-4 spans from the Arabian Sea to the South Pacific Ocean. It also covers the Gulf of Aden, allowing it to extend connectivity to VSAT-equipped customers in areas plagued by pirates. It can provide the same connectivity to Europe-based fisheries, transportation, and recreational maritime customers.

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