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FleetBroadband - All Seas Satellite Internet & Phone

 

Cost Effective - Faster Data (page updated August 18, 2010)

FleetBroadband is the first maritime communications service to provide cost-effective broadband data and voice, simultaneously, through a compact antenna on a global basis.

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All Fleetbroadband terminals may be used on the harshest of seas on any vessel type. The Sailor FB250 (shown above) ships with an underdeck controller and one IP phone.

System Capabilities

Internet - Up to 432kbps over a shared channel, for email, internet and intranet access

Streaming Video - Guaranteed data rates on demand up to 256kbps.

Voice - Make phone calls at the same time as accessing data applications.

ISDN - Supports ISDN at 64kbps for legacy applications.

SMS text -f Send and receive text messages.

No Ticking Clocks to Watch - You are only charged on the data you transfer, and not on a per-minute basis as with other maritime data service providers.

Seamless Worldwide Coverage
Besides the poles, Fleet Broadband coverage is world-wide. Moving from any of three satellite beams requires no user interaction or interruption of service.
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Other FleetBroadband Features
High-Speed Internet connectivity. Works like terrestrial networks.
Special Acceleration Application - Increase speed 200-700% more info
Works with any vessel type. May be moved from vessel to vessel.
Worldwide unbroken ocean-to-ocean coverage. Coverage Map
Crystal clear voice with unique phone numbers, use simultaneously with data transfer.
Voicemail, call hold, call waiting.
Ability to set monthly credit limits on account as well as turn on and off at will.
Streaming IP data up to 256Kbps committed information rate (FB500).
VPN capable, or develop a custom private network with Ground Control.
Global Sales Welcomed

Leasing available (Lease to Buy) on all equipment. more info




FleetBroadband
  Main Maritime Page
  FB - Service Fees
  Lease To Own
  Global Coverage Area
  Accessories
  FB - Videos
  Speed Optimizer
  Support & Downloads
  Advanced Programming
  Best Use Practices
 

 
Fleet-Broadband-Mast
 
 
 
 
Captain Communication
 
Captain to Captain
 

  FleetBroadband
  Antennas &
  Controllers

Skipper FB 150
Skipper FB 150
Sailor FB 150
Sailor FB 150
Sailor FB 250
Sailor FB 250
Sailor FB 500
Sailor FB 500
 Antenna Dimensions 294 x 221mm 291 x 275.6mm 329 x 276mm 605 x 630mm
 Equipment Price $4,795 (USD) w/activation $5,995 (USD) w/activation $9,995 (USD) w/activation $16,195 (USD) w/activation
 Google Checkout
 Lease to Buy
 36 months with $1 buyout
More Info More Info $374 a month
More Info
$605 a month
More Info
 Internet Speed
 (upload x download)
150 x 150 Kbps
150 x 150 Kbps
284 x 284 Kbps
432 x 432 Kbps
 Acceleration Enabled Yes Yes Yes Yes
 Ethernet Ports 1 1 4 4
 Voice Calling
 (Handset is included)
Digital 4 Kbps
Digital 4Kbps
Digital 4Kbps
Digital 3.1 KHz Audio
Digital 4Kbps
Digital 3.1 KHz Audio
 ISDN Not Available Not Available Not Available 64 Kbps (1 Port)
 FAX Not Available Not Available Group 3 Fax
(3.1 KHz Audio)
Group 3 Fax
(3.1 KHz Audio)
 SMS (Messaging) up to 160 characters up to 160 characters up to 160 characters up to 160 characters
 Streaming 1:1 CIR Not Available Not Available 32, 64, 128 Kbps 32, 64, 128, 256 Kbps
 Phone/Fax Interfaces 1 1 2 2
 Sim Card Slot 1 (swapping cards allowed) 1 (swapping cards allowed) 1 (swapping cards allowed) 1 (swapping cards allowed)
 Survival Conditions
 (powered on)
-25 to +55C

-40 to +80C
auto shutdown at +85C

-40 to +80C with auto
shutdown at +85C
-40 to +80C with auto
shutdown at +85C
 Below Deck Unit 69.7 x 287 x 229.6 mm 41 x 278 x 231mm 42.5 x 264.5 x 273mm 42.5 x 264.5 x 273mm
 Antenna Weight 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs 3.9 kg / 8.6 lbs 4.2 kg / 9.3 lbs 16 kg / 35.3 lbs
 Product Sheet (PDF) Skipper FB150 Sailor FB150 Sailor FB250 Sailor FB500
 Users Manual   Sailor FB150 Sailor FB250 & FB500 Sailor FB250 & FB500
 Handset/Phone Manual   Thrane IP Handset Thrane IP Handset Thrane IP Handset
 Installation Manual   Sailor FB150 Sailor FB250 & FB500 Sailor FB250 & FB500
 
Questions?    Live Chat Now    Phone 805-783-4600    sales@groundcontrol.com

 FleetBroadband Service Plans (Billed by Ground Control - global usage)

Usage Only
Month-to-Month
126MB Plan
Term plan
384MB Plan
Term plan
1 GB Plan
Term plan
  Monthly Fee
$0 $1200 (USD) $3300 (USD) $5500 (USD)
  Standard IP Data
  (Internet)
Usage Only
$13.50 per MB
126MB per month
($9.50 per MB*)
384MB per month
($8.58 per MB*)
1000MB per month
($5.28 per MB*)
  Calls to Any Landline
  Phone
(internationally)
$1.50 per minute $1.06 per minute*
$0.95 per minute* $0.59 per minute*
  Calls to Any Cellphone
  (internationally)
$1.90 per minute $1.34 per minute* $1.21 per minute* $0.74 per minute*
  SMS Texting $0.58 /msg $0.58 /msg* $0.37 /msg* $0.23 /msg*
  Add A Local
  Phone Number
Add a local phone number (from any country) to the FB terminal. Cost of the incoming call is placed on this service, and NOT on the calling party. $10 a month
$1.34 a minute
*Implied usage items (calls, texting, Internet) will subtract from the monthly fee. There are no "extra" fees.
The Usage Only plan is month-to-month and has no term contracts.
All Plans Include the 200% to 700% Speed Optimization Service more
Term plans may choose quarterly payments and extend any unused service through end of quarter.
Term plans automatically renew every 12 months unless requested otherwise.
Pricing in Megabytes (MB) and not Megabits (Mb). Many Maritime services use Megabits for pricing.

Free incoming calls and SMS text messages with all accounts. Cost is burdened on the calling party.
   Additional Plan Details (Streaming - Static IP - Regular & Irregular Phone Rates)

Shared Corporate Allowance Plans (SCAP)
These pooled plans eliminate the rollover loss of multiple individual accounts by placing them under the same umbrella. SCAP accounts are far more cost effective for multiple systems. Organization have complete control, with the ability to track usage and control how much any one SIM card can use at any time. More

No Vessel Specific Paperwork

If you choose, this compact antenna can be moved from one vessel to another without problem. There is no paperwork outside of purchasing this system. The FB150 and FB250 are small enough to be placed in a suitcase and used while on land.

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Fleet Broadband gives instant access to maps and other critical information elsewhere. Phone and Data usage may be used simultaneously. The back of the FB250 (or FB500) controller (click for larger photo)
Instructions for mounting any antenna are included with each system. The IP Phone may connect into any on-board Ethernet port. more info Access the Fleet Broadband control panel from any networked computer.
(click for full view)

 More Product Information
  Maltese Falcon Case Study
  Press Release - TDI Brooks International Stays Connected
  FleetBroadband Overview
  FleetBroadband - Leisure Use
  Thrane & Thrane - Phone Quickstart
  Video - Volvo Ocean Race - Video
  Inmarsat is playing a key role in relaying the thrills and action from the world's premier yacht competition
  with FleetBroadband. More Information from Inmarsat

  FleetBroadband Article published in Marine & Offshore Technology.
  FleetBroadband Article published in IMarEST.
  Support Pages - Fleet Broadband

Optional Security & Programming Solutions
VPN's or Private Networks are available. Remote connections can operate as if they were
inside the corporate facility. Also, with firewall options from Ground Control, you can further
limit traffic usage.
more on advanced programming

Satellite Phones
Need a backup communication plan? Ground Control offers two global satellite phones for voice communication as low as $0.80 cents per minute. More
 
     
 
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GENERAL FEATURES
Coverage Area -
GLOBAL (accept for poles)
Equipment Cost -
$4,899 to $16,200
Speeds -
150Kbps to 432 Kbps
Cost per Megabyte -
$5.28 to $13.50
Cost per phone minute
- $0.59 to $1.50
Click for more info on FleetBroadband
  GENERAL FEATURES
Coverage Area -
100% GLOBAL
Equipment Cost -
$5000
Speeds -
128 Kbps (kilobits per second)
Cost per Megabyte -
$9.05 to $13.40
Cost per phone minute
- $0.81 to $1.50
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