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Satcom Direct Becomes Distribution Partner for Inmarsat SwiftBroadband
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Satcom Direct
April 20, 2009
Satcom Direct becomes Distribution Partner for Inmarsat's
aeronautical voice and high-speed data service; offers service directly
to government, military, and corporate aviation customers and resellers
Satellite Beach, FL -- Satcom Direct, a leading innovator of satellite
voice, fax, and Internet data service solutions, announces it has become
a Distribution Partner (DP) for the Inmarsat SwiftBroadband service for
the corporate, government, and military aviation industries. |
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As an Inmarsat SwiftBroadband DP,
Satcom Direct will be able to respond directly to end-user requirements,
providing high-quality customer service and offering real-time
troubleshooting and diagnosis. Satcom Direct will also leverage and
enhance key relationships with end users by the distribution of
SwiftBroadband through its reseller network.
By utilizing SwiftBroadband, customers can experience cost savings as
charges for the service are based on data usage rather than on a
per-minute basis.
Inmarsat SwiftBroadband was designed to provide higher bandwidth across
all areas of aviation, while delivering high-quality voice
communications.
SwiftBroadband allows concurrent use of voice and high-speed data
through a single installation, allowing simultaneous users and operation
of demanding applications. Both IP and circuit-switched applications are
supported, with a choice between background IP services and data
streaming on demand available. The service offers standard IP data at up
to 432kbps and data streaming on demand at 32, 64, and 128kbps.
SwiftBroadband offers faster data rates than other in-flight Internet
services and expands customer access to other Satcom Direct services,
such as Global Flight Tracking and Global Weather. SwiftBroadband can
also operate as a standalone product or simultaneously with Inmarsat
Classic services.
"With aircraft already utilizing SwiftBroadband provided by Satcom
Direct, we are truly experiencing the strength of this product and how
it enhances current Satcom Direct satellite communication service
solutions," said Jim Jensen, founder and owner of Satcom Direct. "SwiftBroadband
fulfills current communication demands of travelers with constant and
steady access to the Internet whether on the ground or in the air. We
are honored to have been chosen as a DP for Inmarsat SwiftBroadband
services. Satcom Direct prides itself on technology and service that
gives our customers unparallel support, and being selected as a DP by
Inmarsat only further proves that Satcom Direct has established itself
as the leading service provider in satellite communications."
"Satcom Direct's experience as a leading service provider of Inmarsat
services to the aviation industry make them a natural choice as a
distribution partner for SwiftBroadband," said Perry Melton, Chief
Operating Officer of Inmarsat. "The strength of SwiftBroadband paired
with Satcom Direct's proven track record of delivering innovative
solutions and excellent customer support makes a very compelling
offering."
SwiftBroadBand supports both IP and circuit-switched applications and
enables all essential cockpit and cabin applications, including
telephone, text messaging, e-mail, Internet, and intranet access, as
well as flight planning, weather, and chart updates. SwiftBroadband is
applicable for corporate customers and flight crew, but also for
military, government, and heads of state personnel, as it is compatible
with government-grade encryption and secure communication standards,
including STU-IIIb, STE, Taclane, KIV-7, and Brent.
Satcom Direct will become a Distribution Partner for SwiftBroadband
services as of April 15th 2009.
About Satcom Direct
Founded in 1997, Satcom Direct is the leading innovator of satellite
voice, fax, and broadband data service solutions for business and
general aviation, military, government, emergency response, media, and
other industries that demand secure and reliable global communications.
Its primary product, Global One NumberR, is an advanced connection
service for aeronautical, maritime, and land mobile applications that
makes satellite communications as reliable and simple to use as
ground-based telephones. Satcom Direct's extensive product portfolio
also includes Aero V(SM), Aero XR, FlightDeck Freedom(TM) (FDF), OneView(TM),
Plane SimpleR, and Satcom OnSite; Inmarsat's Classic Voice, Swift 64,
and SwiftBroadband; Iridium(TM) Aero Services; and ViaSatR Yonder(SM)
Ku-band Mobile Broadband. For more information regarding Satcom Direct,
visit www.satcomdirect.com, e-mail sales@satcomdirect.com, or call
+1.321.777.3000. To view Satcom Direct's portable satellite
communication equipment and services, including satellite phones and
BGAN units, visit www.satcomstore.com, e-mail
mobileops@satcomdirect.com, or call +1.321.777.0771.
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc (LSE: ISAT) is the leading provider of global mobile
satellite communications. 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. The company's services are
delivered through a global network of more than 500 distribution
partners and service providers operating in 180 countries. For the year
ended 31 December 2008, Inmarsat plc had total revenue of US$ 996.7
million (2007: $576.5 million) with an EBITDA of US$531.2 million (2007:
$388.1 million). For more information, please visit www.inmarsat.com. |
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