Inmarsat
About the Network
Inmarsat was set up in 1979 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop a satellite communications network for protecting lives at sea.
The Inmarsat network uses four geostationary satellites that hover around the Equator (0° Latitude). Each satellite is equipped with a single global beam that covers up to one-third of the Earth’s surface. Because Inmarsat’s coverage extends from the Equator, the higher latitudes (the poles), will have a lower performance. For your device to access the network it requires a clear line of sight to the Equator. Because of this, it may not be suitable for areas in canyon or mountain lands.
FleetBroadband is the first truly global maritime communications service offering simultaneous broadband data and voice via a compact antenna – allowing unprecedented connectivity between vessels and shore and even up to flying aircraft should you operate across all paradigms.