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The Maritime Global plans offer unlimited use with a 100cm Ku-Band marine antenna. Global plans require a larger antennas than the regional plans offered below.
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Plans
(Unlimited Use)
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Transfer Speeds
(download x upload)
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CIR
(unshared) |
12 Month
Term (USD)
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36 Month
Term (USD) |
60 Month
Term (USD) |
| iDirect Global 1 |
128 x 64 Kbps |
20 x 20 Kbps |
$710 |
$675 |
$639 |
| iDirect Global 2 |
128 x 64 Kbps |
40 x 40 Kbps |
$1,398 |
$1,329 |
$1,259 |
| iDirect Global 3 |
256 x 128 Kbps |
40 x 40 Kbps |
$1,939 |
$1,843 |
$1,746 |
| iDirect Global 4 |
256 x 128 Kbps |
60 x 60 Kbps |
$2,627 |
$2,496 |
$2,365 |
| iDirect Global 5 |
512 x 256 Kbps
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60 x 60 Kbps |
$3,082 |
$2,928 |
$2,774 |
| iDirect Global 6 |
512 x 256 Kbps |
80 x 80 Kbps |
$3,769 |
$3,581 |
$3,393 |
| iDirect Global 7 |
1024 x 512 Kbps |
80 x 80 Kbps |
$4,678 |
$4,445 |
$4,211 |
| iDirect Global 8 |
1024 x 512 Kbps |
100 x 100 Kbps |
$5,365 |
$5,097 |
$4,829 |
► CIR (committed information rate) is an unshared channel that is guaranteed. Useful for clear VOIP.
► Seasonal Suspension of up to 3 months is allowed ($200) provided contract is extended equal to the suspension.
► 16 Public IP address are provided for each plan.
► Plan upgrades are allowed with one month notice and a one time $500 charge.
► VOIP phone plans are available. Please call for more information.
► Equipment requires iDirect Evolution X5 plus Cisco SRW2008 8 port switch and 100cm or larger antenna. |
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Regional iDirect PlansCaribbean - Gulf of Mexico - Central America
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Plans
(Unlimited Use)
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Transfer Speeds
(down x up)
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CIR
(unshared) |
12 Month Term
per month (USD)
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36 Month Term
per month (USD |
60 Month Term
per month (USD) |
| iDirect Caribbean 1 |
64 x 64 Kbps |
0 |
$950 |
$903 |
$855 |
| iDirect Caribbean 2 |
64 x 64 Kbps |
20 x 20 Kbps |
$1,650 |
$1,568 |
$1,485 |
| iDirect Caribbean 3 |
128 x 128 Kbps |
0 |
$1,450 |
$1,378 |
$1,305 |
| iDirect Caribbean 4 |
128 x 128 Kbps |
20 x 20 Kbps |
$2,280 |
$2,166 |
$2,052 |
| iDirect Caribbean 5 |
256 x 128 Kbps
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0 |
$1,950 |
$1,853 |
$1,755 |
| iDirect Caribbean 6 |
256 x 128 Kbps |
32 x 32 Kbps |
$3,200 |
$3,040 |
$2,880 |
| iDirect Caribbean 7 |
256 x 256 Kbps |
0 |
$2,450 |
$2,328 |
$2,205 |
| iDirect Caribbean 8 |
512 x 256 Kbps |
0 |
$2,950 |
$2,803 |
$2,655 |
| iDirect Caribbean 9 |
512 x 256 Kbps |
32 x 32 Kbps |
$4,450 |
$4,288 |
$4,005 |
| iDirect Caribbean 10 |
1024 x 256 Kbps |
0 |
$4,240 |
$4,038 |
$3,825 |
| iDirect Caribbean 11 |
1024 x 256 Kbps |
64 x 64 Kbps |
$7,130 |
$6,744 |
$6,417 |
► Caribbean service works with a 60 cm dish or larger. Information on the KNS 60 cm system.
► CIR (committed information rate) is an unshared channel that is guaranteed. Useful for clear VOIP.
► Seasonal suspension of up to 3 months is allowed ($200) provided contract is extended equal to the suspension.
► 16 Public IP address are provided for each plan. More are available upon request at charge.
► Plan upgrades are allowed with one month notice and a one time $500 charge.
► VOIP phone equipment and plans are available. Please call for more information.
► Equipment requires iDirect Evolution X5 plus Cisco SRW2008 8 port switch and 60cm or larger antenna. |
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Plans
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Transfer Speeds
(download x upload)
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In-Plan Monthly
Transfer
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Out-Of-Plan
Overage Costs
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Monthly
Price
(USD) |
| iDirect Unlimited |
512 x 256 Kbps |
Unlimited Usage |
None |
$1063 |
| iDirect Unlimited |
1024 x 512 Kbps |
Unlimited Usage |
None |
$1963 |
| iDirect Unlimited |
2Mb Down x 1 Mb Up |
Unlimited Usage |
None |
$3668 |
| iDirect 3GB |
3Mb Down x 1Mb Up |
3GB per month No FAP |
$0.19 per MB |
$399 |
| iDirect 3GB Max |
5Mb Down x 2Mb Up
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3GB per month No FAP |
$0.19 per MB |
$599 |
| iDirect 9GB |
3Mb Down x 1Mb Up |
9GB per month No FAP |
$0.14 per MB |
$599 |
| iDirect 9GB Max |
5Mb Down x 2Mb Up |
9GB per month No FAP |
$0.14 per MB |
$839 |
iDirect Custom
& Unlimited Use |
3Mb Down x 1Mb Up
5Mb Down x 2Mb Up |
Plans over 9GB per month
and unlimited use plans. |
See Link |
Info Link |
| iDirect X2 |
10Mb Down x 4Mb Up |
See Link |
See Link |
Info Link |
| Video Streaming |
2Mb x 2Mb Max |
Unlimited Unshared 1:1 CIR |
None |
Info Link |
► Ground Control will work with your existing satellite equipment to operate with our iDirect marine service.
► All plans listed are high-performance 20:1 contention (or less!) for one or multiple user access.
► All plans are for one year term. Seasonal or month-to-month plans are available.
► All plans revert to month-to-month after initial term is completed.
► 1 Static IP included with all accounts. Additional Static IP's for an account are available.
► All speeds listed in Megabits per second (Mb or Mbps) or Kilobits per second (Kbps).
► VOIP Service, VPN Service, Private Networking and many other services available. |
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Plans
|
Transfer Speeds
(download x upload)
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In-Plan Monthly
Transfer
|
Out-Of-Plan
Overage Costs
|
Monthly
Price
(USD) |
| iDirect Unlimited |
512 x 256 Kbps |
Unlimited Usage |
None |
Call |
| iDirect Unlimited |
1024 x 256 Kbps |
Unlimited Usage |
None |
Call |
| iDirect Unlimited |
1024 x 512 Kbps |
Unlimited Usage |
None |
Call |
► Ground Control will work with your existing satellite equipment to operate with our iDirect marine service.
► 1 Month, 3 Month, and 12 Month contracts available.
► Static IPs, VOIP Service, VPN Service, Private Networking and many other services available. |
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KNS Maritime VSAT Antennas
The Low Cost of KNS VSAT antennas paired with a track record of reliable connectivity on
the open ocean has made KNS is the #1 leader in the European consumer market. KNS
equipment is so reliable,
multiple Navies, Coast Guards, as well as commercial organizations
depend on KNS antennas their broadband & voice communication.
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The KNS SuperTrack Z12 120cm VSAT antenna provides Ku-Band connectivity in rough seas with more than a 90° per second track rate on any axis. The largest KNS Ku-Band VSAT dish works on the global service plans and can track at 90 degrees per second, even in heavy seas. It boasts a RX gain of 41dBi and TX gain of 42.4dBi. BUC Transmitters come in 4, 6 and 8 Watt sizes.
System Specifications
User & Installation Manual
Radome Drawing
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1000 minutes a month (16.6 hours) for $49!
Ground Control's VOIP phones behave much like terrestrial phones. Make and receive crystal clear calls over our low latency satellite connection. More |
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Virtual Private Networking
Ground Control's network is compatible with many existing VPN devices. We also sell the Encore VPN device as a proven solution. More |
The advantage to a VSAT dish is far faster speeds and far lower costs per Megabyte transferred as measured against L-Band services like FleetBroadband and Iridium Openport. The disadvantages are VSAT equipment is larger, has a higher equipment cost, and and service areas for VSAT is limited to the coverage regions (or footprints) of each Ku-Band satellite.
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Today 100% mobile connectivity at sea with always-on
broadband is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. iDirect VSAT technology
holds the key to supporting multiple business applications at sea,
while improving operational efficiency and the quality of life for all. view |
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Thanks to VSAT connectivity, shipping lines can have a cost-effective, always-on, high-speed
connection to meet their most important business and communication requirements. view |
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