Inmarsat – satellite communications, subscriptions and airtime
Inmarsat provides global satellite connectivity with a strong focus on maritime communications.
The network is used for voice, internet, email, operational communications and safety services beyond the reach of cellular and shore-based networks.
In addition to Inmarsat hardware, we also supply the required airtime and service plans.
We offer:
- Inmarsat subscriptions
- Inmarsat airtime
- Flexible service plans
- Pay-as-you-go options
- SIM cards
- Service activation
- Voice and data plans
- Fleet One plans
- FleetBroadband plans
This means both the satellite hardware and communication service can be arranged through us.
Inmarsat Fleet One
Fleet One is designed for yachts, leisure craft and smaller commercial or fishing vessels.
It provides:
- Satellite voice
- Email
- SMS
- Entry-level internet
- Weather information
- Navigation information
- Operational communications
Service options include:
- Fleet One Global
- Fleet One Coastal
Fleet One offers flexible monthly pay-as-you-go subscription options.
FleetBroadband
FleetBroadband provides simultaneous satellite voice and data connectivity.
Common terminal classes include:
- FleetBroadband 150
- FleetBroadband 250
- FleetBroadband 500
Applications include:
- Voice
- Email
- Internet
- SMS
- Weather data
- Remote diagnostics
- Vessel monitoring
- Crew communications
- Operational communications
- Backup connectivity
Selected FleetBroadband crew calling services support both prepaid and postpaid options.
Fleet Xpress
Fleet Xpress combines Global Xpress Ka-band with FleetBroadband L-band.
This provides a high-speed primary connection combined with resilient L-band backup.
Applications include:
- Business internet
- Crew internet
- Cloud services
- Video conferencing
- Remote diagnostics
- Fleet management
- IoT
- Engine monitoring
- Operational data
A range of service plans and bandwidth options is available.
NexusWave
NexusWave is a newer fully managed maritime connectivity service.
It combines technologies including:
- GEO Ka-band
- LEO
- LTE
- L-band
It is aimed primarily at commercial vessels and fleets requiring high-speed, resilient connectivity.
Inmarsat safety services
Inmarsat has a long history in maritime safety communications.
Fleet One and FleetBroadband provide access to 505 Emergency Calling, allowing vessels to contact a Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre in an emergency.
Inmarsat terminals
Inmarsat services are supported by equipment from manufacturers including:
- Cobham SAILOR
- Intellian
- Thrane & Thrane
- Furuno
- JRC
- Addvalue
Common systems include:
- SAILOR Fleet One
- SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband
- SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband
- SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband
- Intellian Fleet One
- Fleet Xpress terminals
Inmarsat accessories
We also supply:
- SIM cards
- Antenna cables
- Power cables
- Power supplies
- Mounting hardware
- Handsets
- Routers
- Ethernet accessories
- WiFi equipment
- Connectors
- Spare parts
Which Inmarsat plan do I need?
The most suitable service depends on:
- Terminal type
- Sailing area
- Months of use
- Expected data consumption
- Number of users
- Voice requirements
- Internet requirements
- Recreational or commercial use
- Primary or backup connectivity
Fleet One can be attractive for occasional and seasonal users.
FleetBroadband is suited to dependable voice and data communications.
Fleet Xpress and NexusWave are aimed more at professional vessels requiring higher bandwidth and larger data volumes.
We supply both Inmarsat equipment and the associated subscriptions and airtime, allowing the service and hardware to be matched to the intended use.
