Press Release

Monday 26th January 2004
Contact: Julie Williamson
Marketing Manager, NSSL
01737 648800
Redhill, Surrey

NSSL offers new alternative to VSAT - Leisure

Yacht and Cruise ship owners who want a cost-effective solution for high-speed internet and IP applications are now being offered a viable alternative to VSAT from satellite communications service provider NSSL.

NSSL’s new Cruise-IP service is a broadband service which uses the latest DVB technology to provide on-demand data and voice services from the Caribbean, US coast, North Atlantic and Mediterranean. Packages start at just $1450 per month with unlimited data usage (plus equipment costs) – significantly cheaper than a dedicated VSAT link. The new service delivers high quality broadband and Voice over IP and provides a more cost effective solution for leisure and cruise vessels that often need high data throughputs.

Sally-Anne Ray, Sales Director, NSSL, commented: “Cruise-IP is a flexible alternative to VSAT as it offers the same ease of use at a fraction of the running cost. Our new service is the ideal solution for downloading news, TV and Internet services for leisure vessels at sea, as well as providing a high-speed link for business use. “

“Tailored for an individual vessels usage and size of operation, and with our local offices in Europe and Florida, we are well positioned to provide the service and support required for successful Broadband IP installations. With more than 100 of the world’s top Superyachts already using our Inmarsat services, NSSL has the expertise, experience and track record of integrating satellite systems with on-board networks.”

NSSL is offering three service options – Economy, Standard and Premium – ranging from 128kb/s – 512 kb/s from Ship (outbound), and 512 kb/s– 2Mb/s to Ship (inbound). A Voice over IP (VoIP) service with up to 8 dedicated voice channels is also available.

NSSL provides global support including planning, installation, integration, airtime billing and service support 24/7.

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Notes to editors
DVB: Digital Video Broadcasting.

NSSL offering:
- Economy service – Inbound (to ship) 512 Kb/s and 128 Kb/s outbound (from ship)
- Standard service – Inbound (to ship) 768 Kb/s and 256 Kb/s outbound (from ship)
- Premium service – Inbound (to ship) 2 Mb/s and 512 Kb/s outbound (from ship)

NSSL provides worldwide mobile satellite communications solutions to customers in the Marine, Energy, Offshore, Media, Government and Corporate sectors. The company bases its service offering on choice, flexibility and value.

As a total solutions provider, NSSL provides consultancy and project management services to help its customers integrate mobile satellite services with their global communications requirements. A full systems design, build and integration facility is available at NSSL’s Redhill centre which enables the company to research and test the most appropriate technical solution, project manage the shipping and installation, and provide full technical support and service.