OSLO, Norway, October 29 /PRNewswire/ --
- Marlink, the world's largest maritime satellite communications provider, has agreed to purchase the WaveCall(TM) brand from SeaTel(R). Marlink will package its maritime VSAT solution and full-service support network with the SeaTel(R) 4006 Ku-band antenna system
Marlink and SeaTel(R)'s long-standing relationship provides a strong foundation for this new agreement, which will maximize the potential of WaveCall(TM) as further strength to our VSAT portfolio. This next generation of WaveCall(TM) combines state-of-the-art equipment with fast and cost-efficient service and support based on customers' true needs, says Tore Morten Olsen, CEO of Marlink.
The 4006 Ku-band antenna is SeaTel(R)'s most advanced technology for providing reliable satellite communications specifically in the maritime environment. It is comprised of Above Deck and Below Deck equipment designed to withstand extreme marine conditions and maintain a stable connection, ideal for vessels that require always-on satellite communications.
WaveCall(TM) by Marlink is a fast, cost-efficient VSAT solution providing professional-class e-mail, Internet, voice and IP packages for the leisure yachting sector. Features and value-added services with the new WaveCall(TM) include high-speed connectivity, simultaneous voice and data services, prepaid calling cards, and flexible billing. Marlink and its agents will be the customer's one-stop point of contact for WaveCall(TM), backed by the industry's most trusted service and support network.
WaveCall(TM) by Marlink is one of the many products included in Marlink's extensive portfolio of offerings. Providing both always-on VSAT and on demand services, such as Inmarsat, Iridium and Thuraya, makes Marlink unique in the maritime market as a full service communications solutions provider. Every fourth vessel requiring satellite communications at sea uses a solution provided by Marlink.
About Marlink: Marlink is a global satellite communications leader, providing maritime customers with one source for an entire range of voice and data solutions backed by the industry's most trusted service and support network. As the developers of Sealink(TM) -- one of the most established VSAT solutions in commercial maritime market -- Marlink's offering for yachts and leisure vessels is WaveCall(TM), a fast, cost-efficient Maritime VSAT Solution providing professional-class communications at sea. Across its wide range of satellite communications products and solutions, Marlink routes communications through its own teleports to ensure superior quality, reliability and flexibility for Marlink customers. With offices worldwide, including Athens, Brussels, Dubai, Hamburg, Houston, London, Oslo, Rockville, Singapore and Tokyo, Marlink delivers the widest choice in satellite communications solutions matched with expert personal support available day or night, from anywhere. Please see: http://www.marlink.com .
About SeaTel(R): SeaTel(R) is part of Cobham plc, UK, A FTSE 100 Aerospace and Defence Company. As part of Cobham SATCOM, SeaTel(R) has installed over 20,000 systems around the globe and is the world's leading manufacturer of marine stabilized antenna systems for satellite communications and satellite television at sea. SeaTel(R) markets its products globally and has a 24/7-service support network. With dishes ranging from 18 inches to 14 feet in diameter, SeaTel(R) provides all types and sizes of private, commercial and Navy vessels with the right antenna system for their applications of satellite communications at sea.
Web site: http://www.marlink.com
Knut Natvig, Market Communication Manager of Marlink, +47-48030911, knut.natvig@marlink.com; or P Broadhurst, Director Sales and Marketing, Sea Tel Products, Cobham, SATCOM Marine Systems, +1-925-798-7979, peter.broadhurst@cobham.com
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