The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) adopted a Resolution at the Plenipotentiary 2014, to urge expedited consideration of the matter of global flight tracking. Inmarsat, the provider of global mobile satellite communications safety services, welcomes and supports this timely action. The ITU Plenipotentiary 2014 Resolution “[calls] for the consideration of global flight tracking, including, if appropriate, and consistent with ITU practices, various aspects of the matter, taking … [Read more...] about Inmarsat supports global flight tracking
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Inmarsat Fleet One for Fishermen
Fishermen on board Chinese coastal fishing vessels can now keep in constant contact with friends, family and colleagues through a brand new application developed exclusively for Inmarsat’s Fleet One service. Created by Beijing Marine communication and Navigation Co. (MCN Beijing), Inmarsat’s largest Distribution Partner in the People’s Republic of China have launched a bespoke chat application for fishermen called 渔信通, or Fish Chat. Fish Chat is the first Fleet One … [Read more...] about Inmarsat Fleet One for Fishermen
Global Xpress delivers to U.S. Government
Washington, D.C. – Inmarsat, the provider of global mobile satellite communication services, in partnership with its Value Added Resellers, has begun providing wideband communications capability to U.S. government customers through its Global Xpress service carried over the first Inmarsat-5 satellite. Using 72 fixed beams in commercial Ka-band, along with military Ka-band capacity available on its high-capacity steerable beams, Global Xpress is now supporting aeronautical and land terminal … [Read more...] about Global Xpress delivers to U.S. Government
Inmarsat’s L-TAC delivers ‘Line-of-Sight’
Washington, D.C. – Inmarsat, the provider of global mobile satellite communication services, is expanding the availability of mobile tactical Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) communications to actively deployed U.S. and coalition forces through the skills of its partners and the capabilities of its powerful Inmarsat-4 satellite constellation. The company’s innovative L-band Tactical Satellite (L-TAC) service delivers a highly resilient 'Ultra High Frequency (UHF)-like' tactical satellite … [Read more...] about Inmarsat’s L-TAC delivers ‘Line-of-Sight’
roKKi and Inmarsat launch inflight wifi
Anaheim CA – Inflight entertainment solutions brand, roKKi and the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L) have together launched the first low-cost inflight connectivity service in the Asia Pacific region. The roKKi connectivity service offers passengers a revolutionary communication experience that allows them to enjoy access to instant messaging applications on their personal mobile device while flying 35,000 feet above sea level. This … [Read more...] about roKKi and Inmarsat launch inflight wifi
Inmarsat and Spectra Group UK announces launch of L-TAC VHF
Inmarsat and Spectra Group UK announced on June 30 the launch of L-TAC VHF for civil government. This new service will significantly extend the range and capabilities of VHF radios used by the emergency services and enable full interoperability between civilian and defence forces radios – crucial during major incidents or civil emergencies. Introduced only in 2013, Inmarsat’s L-TAC service is already in use by defence forces around the world. It provides a low cost Tactical UHF … [Read more...] about Inmarsat and Spectra Group UK announces launch of L-TAC VHF