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Fleet
Broadband - The Next Generation of Maritime Communication
As of February 15, 2008, Fleet Broadband from Inmarsat
became available for sale to the general public. This revolutionary
global satellite Internet system delivers the highest broadband
speeds in a compact domed antenna.
Fleet Broadband is the
first global maritime
communications platform that makes Internet usage on sea
nearly identical to land based networks. Simply plug
this into your onboard LAN and all systems can connect
to the
Internet. Regardless of type or
size of vessel, Fleet Broadband offers a compact
solution
no matter your position or conditions at sea.
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The Sailor Fleet Broadband FB250 (shown
above) ships complete with a one standard IP phone
& cradle and all necessary cabling. |
High-Speed Data Made Easy
What makes FleetBroadband like terrestrial networks
is that once turned on, the Sailor terminal finds and locks
on satellite enabling all connected computers
to be
online simultaneously
as long
as they are connected to an available Ethernet port. Using
standard DHCP networking, up to 255 computers or TCP-IP
devices may be connected to
the FB250 or FB500.
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Seamless Worldwide
Coverage
A tremendous benefit to using Fleet Broadband is
its seamless coverage 2/3rds of the planet with two orbiting
satellites. UPDATE - Full global coverage will soon be
here with the successful launch and placement of the 3rd
(and final) satellite.
Easily
move from one coverage region to another with no change
in billing rates. For coverage
area details click
here. |
Phone, Fax, SMS, ISDN
Fleet Broadband not only delivers 21st century technology
for data transmission, it includes high quality
voice and fax transmission, SMS text
messaging and other ISDN services that you have come to
expect from
other maritime communications systems. Purchase several phones
and plug them into any open Ethernet port
for shipwide capability (Please note that
only one
phone may be in use at any one time). more
info on Sailor IP Phone handset.
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The IP Phone may connect
into ANY Ethernet port for full use. Purchase additional
phones for shipwide use. |
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The back of the FB250 (or FB500)
(click for larger photo) |
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The base of the FB250 is
easily affixed to a horizontal plate with 4 included
marine rated bolts. |
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Access the Fleet Broadband control panel from any networked
computer.
(click for full
view) |
No Vessel Specific Paperwork
If you choose, this compact antenna can be moved
from one vessel to another without problem. There is no paperwork
outside of purchasing this system. The FB250 is small enough
to be placed in a suitcase and used while on land.
Two Terminals Available
Both Sailor terminals from Thrane & Thrane are
designed specifically for the marine environment and
support high-speed data, voice,
fax, ISDN and
SMS services.
FB250 Offers
High-Speed Internet access up to 284Kbps and Streaming IP (Committed Information Rate) up to 128Kbps.
The Antenna
is 27.5cm in diameter. more
FB500 Offers
High-Speed Internet access up to 432Kbsp and Streaming
IP up to 256Kbps. The Antenna
is just over 63cm in diameter. more
Features:
 High
Speed Satellite Internet. Works just like terrestrial networks.
Phone, Fax, ISDN, and SMS.
Works
with any vessel type... may be moved from vessel to vessel
Near
worldwide coverage today with full coverage soon. Coverage
Map
VPN
capable or develop a custom private
network with Ground Control.
Voice and Fax with
unique phone numbers, used simultaneously with data transfer
Highly Configurable
Firewall
options - limit usage/access for ultimate security more
Streaming IP data
up to 256Kbps committed information rate (FB500)
Voicemail, call
hold,
call waiting
Ability to set credit
limits on account, turn on and off
Available for sale,
shipment and installation in all
countries
FLEET BROADBAND SERVICE PLANS
MONTHLY
PLANS
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Included
Data
Transfers
and Phone Rates |
Monthly
Service Fee
In U.S. Dollars
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Usage Only Plan
No Term Commitments
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Charged at $13.23 per
Megabyte
Voice calls charged $1.50 a minute |
$99 + Usage |
Medium Usage Plan
12 Month Subscription |
384 Megabytes
or 57.9 Phone Hours
Averages $8.58 per MB
Averages 1.13 cents per phone minute |
$3,300 |
High Usage Plan
12 Month Subscription |
1041 Megabytes
or 155.3 Phone Hours
Averages $5.28 per MB
Averages .91 cent per phone minute
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$5,500 |
* Usage Only
plan is billed month to month, with no term commitments.
* Data MB usage
may go over plan levels for an additional cost. Call
for more information.
* Unused phone minutes or Megabytes do not rollover to the following month.
* There is no activation charge.
* Accounts renew every 12 months unless requested otherwise.
* Static IP Addresses are available.
* Please call for rates on streaming - SMS - FAX - Static
IP - & irregular phone rate expenses. |
BULK
PLANS
Pay for what you use without monthly rollover loss.
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Included
Data Transfers and Phone Rates |
Good
for 12 months
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| Medium Usage Plan |
4.6 Gigabytes
or 695 Phone Hours
Averages $8.58 per MB
Averages 1.13 cents per phone minute |
$39,600 |
| High Usage Plan |
12.5 Gigabytes
or 1865 Phone Hours
Averages $5.28 per MB
Averages .91 cent per phone minute
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$66,000 |
* No commitment
terms.
* No monthly rollover loss. Use ALL minutes or Megabytes at anytime within
a 12 month period.
* There is no activation charge.
* Accounts automatically renew every 12 months unless requested otherwise.
* Static IP Addresses are available.
* Please call for rates on streaming - SMS - FAX - Static IP - & Irregular
phone rate expenses. |
Flexible Migration
Fleet Broadband takes your vessel
into the digital IP era. But if you're not quite ready
to move to IP,
Fleet Broadband supports
the core capabilities of your existing communication systems. Operational
systems can be running online, while the crew can access
email the internet
or make phone calls - all via
a single terminal.
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Skypipe
TCP-IP Optimization Option
This plug-and-play tool is made to minimize the latency issues experienced
by many applications that run over the Fleetbroadband (aka BGAN) network
such as VPN. Even simple web surfing will experience a tremendous benefit
reducing
load
times
from
30 seconds to under 5 seconds. This is a must have option for all heavy
users. Watch
Skypipe Video or Download
Brochure |
Advanced Security Solutions
Control your Fleet Broadband terminals in the ocean by creating a VPN or Private
Network. Your terminals will operate as if they were inside of your corporate
facility.
Also, with the firewall
options from Ground Control, you can further
limit traffic usage.
Fleet Broadband is BGAN
Fleet Broadband is the Marine version of the highly successful BGAN (Broadband
Global Area Network) from Inmarsat. BGAN has been seen as a leader of compact
and reliable mobile offices. For more information on BGAN, please click
here.
Next Step - Contact Ground Control
For questions, purchase or installation, please contact Ground Control at 800-773-7168
within
the
U.S.,
or click here
for International calls, or email sales@groundcontrol.com
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