FleetBroadband from Inmarsat is a backup service for Maritime VSAT services providing a reliable L-band connection for email and internet access. FBB terminals operate globally thus; they can provide coverage in areas where Ku-band does not. FB150 delivers global voice, IP data up to 150kbps and SMS texting to smaller vessels with less need for high bandwidth applications. The above-deck and below-deck units are highly compact and easy to install, with antennas from 22.1cm x 29.1cm, weighing 2.5kg. For larger vessels, such as coastal merchant and fishing fleets, FB250 offers faster data speeds of up to 250kbps and live streaming for applications like video conferencing, plus up to nine telephone lines with FleetBroadband Multi-voice for clear voice calls. FB500 is our fastest FleetBroadband service, delivering always-on connections speeds of up to 432kbps and streaming rates up to 256kbps for multiple user operational and crew communications, anywhere at sea, in any conditions.
Key features:
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Standard IP data - Always on data service for applications such as email and internet access, real-time electronic charts and weather reporting.
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Streaming IP – Guaranteed rates for live applications like video conferencing and database synchronisation (FB250 and FB500 only).
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Satellite voice – Access up to nine telephone lines from a single terminal with FleetBroadband Multi-voice (three lines on FB150).
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Enhanced voice services – Voicemail and other enhanced call management options are available, including caller identification, caller barring and call forwarding.
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Crew calling – prepay and post-paid options available.
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GSM calls – GSM over FB250 and FB500 enables users to make and receive calls and send and receive SMS texts using the pre-paid SIM in their own mobile phone.
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SMS – Send and receive SMS text messages to and from other FleetBroadband terminals and land-based cellular networks through your PC or smart device.
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Safety – 505 Emergency Calling puts vessels directly in contact with a Maritime Rescue Co-ordination centre (MRCC) free of charge for distress calls.
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Fax – Circuit-switched data connection for legacy applications such as Group 3 and Group 4 fax (Group 3 only for FB150).