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Inmarsat FleetBroadband(TM) Reaches 30,000 Activations
LONDON, June 7, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Inmarsat [http://www.inmarsat.com ] (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global
mobile satellite communications services, has announced reaching 30,000 active
FleetBroadband
[http://www.inmarsat.com/Services/Maritime/FleetBroadband/default.aspx?language=EN&textonlyúlse ]
(TM) terminals in service.
This milestone was reached with the installation of a FleetBroadband 500(TM) on
Olympic Future, a Greek-flagged crude oil tanker, by Inmarsat's distribution partner
OTESAT-Maritel [http://www.otesat-maritel.com ]. Springfield Shipping, the vessel's
management company, selected FleetBroadband as part of an integrated communications
solution developed by OTESAT-Maritel. "This solution is an optimal match for our ICT
needs, and we are pleased with the comprehensive service offering and first-class support
that we have received," said a company spokesperson.
Frank Coles, President of Inmarsat Maritime, said, "This is a significant achievement
that yet again demonstrates the high regard and continued demand for FleetBroadband in the
maritime industry. We have now seen more than 4,000 terminals added to our FleetBroadband
installed base since the beginning of the year. Ship owners and managers are attracted to
the global reach and reliability of FleetBroadband, and they value the high quality
service that they receive from Inmarsat and our partners."
"OTESAT Maritel has been a leading distribution partner for FleetBroadband since its
launch, so we are delighted to have activated the 30,000th terminal and help the service
reach this major milestone," said George Polychronopoulos, CEO of OTESAT-Maritel. "Our
partnership with Inmarsat has been very successful, bringing together the technical
excellence of Inmarsat services with OTESAT Maritel's insight into the global shipping
market and our high-quality customer service."
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications
services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data
communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of
services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. Inmarsat employs around 1,500
staff in more than 40 locations around the world, with a presence in the major ports and
centres of commerce on every continent. For the year ended 31st December 2011, Inmarsat
plc had total revenue of US$1,409 million and an EBITDA of US$854 million. Inmarsat is
listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:ISAT.L). For more information, please visit
http://www.inmarsat.com.
About OTESAT-Maritel, S. A.
OTESAT-Maritel is a subsidiary of Deutsche Telecom/OTE group of companies. Being the
pioneer in providing satellite communication services in the Greek maritime market,
OTESAT-Maritel has been selected as a Distribution Partner of Inmarsat(TM), while in
response to recent market trends it is offering a comprehensive proposition of satellite
communication plans to satisfy the needs of the international maritime industry and
corresponding market verticals. Being committed to customer satisfaction, OTESAT-Maritel
has been investing on the in-house design, development, and subsequent deployment of
modern ICTs that are specially tailored to the needs and particular attributes of the
Greek and International maritime industry, including in its portfolio such integrated
solutions as, e.g., Crew Communication, e-Security, VPN, etc. For more information, please
visit http://www.oresat-maritel.com
Source: Inmarsat
Media Contact: John Warehand, Head of Media Relations
Inmarsat, Tel: +44-20-7728-1579, Mob: +44-7739-778128,
Email: john.warehand@inmarsat.com
Inmarsat FleetBroadband(TM) Reaches 30,000 Activations
LONDON, June 7, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Inmarsat [http://www.inmarsat.com ] (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global
mobile satellite communications services, has announced reaching 30,000 active
FleetBroadband
[http://www.inmarsat.com/Services/Maritime/FleetBroadband/default.aspx?language=EN&textonlyúlse ]
(TM) terminals in service.
This milestone was reached with the installation of a FleetBroadband 500(TM) on
Olympic Future, a Greek-flagged crude oil tanker, by Inmarsat's distribution partner
OTESAT-Maritel [http://www.otesat-maritel.com ]. Springfield Shipping, the vessel's
management company, selected FleetBroadband as part of an integrated communications
solution developed by OTESAT-Maritel. "This solution is an optimal match for our ICT
needs, and we are pleased with the comprehensive service offering and first-class support
that we have received," said a company spokesperson.
Frank Coles, President of Inmarsat Maritime, said, "This is a significant achievement
that yet again demonstrates the high regard and continued demand for FleetBroadband in the
maritime industry. We have now seen more than 4,000 terminals added to our FleetBroadband
installed base since the beginning of the year. Ship owners and managers are attracted to
the global reach and reliability of FleetBroadband, and they value the high quality
service that they receive from Inmarsat and our partners."
"OTESAT Maritel has been a leading distribution partner for FleetBroadband since its
launch, so we are delighted to have activated the 30,000th terminal and help the service
reach this major milestone," said George Polychronopoulos, CEO of OTESAT-Maritel. "Our
partnership with Inmarsat has been very successful, bringing together the technical
excellence of Inmarsat services with OTESAT Maritel's insight into the global shipping
market and our high-quality customer service."
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications
services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data
communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of
services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. Inmarsat employs around 1,500
staff in more than 40 locations around the world, with a presence in the major ports and
centres of commerce on every continent. For the year ended 31st December 2011, Inmarsat
plc had total revenue of US$1,409 million and an EBITDA of US$854 million. Inmarsat is
listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:ISAT.L). For more information, please visit
http://www.inmarsat.com.
About OTESAT-Maritel, S. A.
OTESAT-Maritel is a subsidiary of Deutsche Telecom/OTE group of companies. Being the
pioneer in providing satellite communication services in the Greek maritime market,
OTESAT-Maritel has been selected as a Distribution Partner of Inmarsat(TM), while in
response to recent market trends it is offering a comprehensive proposition of satellite
communication plans to satisfy the needs of the international maritime industry and
corresponding market verticals. Being committed to customer satisfaction, OTESAT-Maritel
has been investing on the in-house design, development, and subsequent deployment of
modern ICTs that are specially tailored to the needs and particular attributes of the
Greek and International maritime industry, including in its portfolio such integrated
solutions as, e.g., Crew Communication, e-Security, VPN, etc. For more information, please
visit http://www.oresat-maritel.com
Source: Inmarsat
Media Contact: John Warehand, Head of Media Relations
Inmarsat, Tel: +44-20-7728-1579, Mob: +44-7739-778128,
Email: john.warehand@inmarsat.com