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(page updated January 13, 2010)
Life at sea mirrors more and more the everyday life ashore when it comes to communication. Why settle for less on sea than at home? Now you can look after your business in the middle of the Caribbean Ocean. For the first time in history it is possible to get affordable IP communication on board.
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The Sailor Fleet Broadband 250 (shown
above) ships complete with one standard IP phone and all necessary cabling. |
Fleet Broadband emulates terrestrial networks by creating a simple Local Area Network (LAN). Simply connect one or more computers (or TCP-IP capable devices) via Ethernet, and as long as the unit is turned on, you are online.
You are only charged on the data you transfer, and not on a per-minute basis as with other maritime data service providers.
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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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High-Speed Internet connectivity. Works like terrestrial networks.
 Phone, SMS, ISDN, FAX.
Works
with any vessel type. May be moved from vessel to vessel.
Worldwide unbroken ocean-to-ocean coverage. Coverage
Map
Voice and Fax with
unique phone numbers, use simultaneously with data transfer.
Voicemail, call
hold,
call waiting.
Ability to set credit
limits on account, 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.
Available for sale,
shipment and installation in all
countries.
Fleet Broadband technology is optimized for data transmission and it includes crystal-clear voice calling as well as fax transmission with the FB250 and FB500 models. SMS text
messaging and ISDN, services that you have come to
expect from
maritime communications systems are all available.
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Usage Only
Month-to-Month
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126MB Plan
Term plan
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384MB Plan
Term plan |
1 GB Plan
Term plan
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Monthly Fee
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$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)
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$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 |
Term plans have implied usage (i.e., any service used subtracts from the monthly fee).
The Usage Only plan requires no term contracts.
Term plans may choose quarterly payments and extend any unused service till 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) |
JANUARY 2010 FLEETBROADBAND EQUIPMENT SPECIALS
FleetBroadband Terminals
All systems include under deck unit and one IP Phone handset.
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Skipper FB 150
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Sailor FB 150 |
| Equipment Price |
$4,700 (USD) |
$5,200 (USD) |
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| Standard IP Speeds (Internet) |
150 x 150 Kbps
(Upload x Download Speeds) |
150 x 150 Kbps
(Upload x Download Speeds) |
| Voice Calling Ability |
Standard 4Kbps
(Handset Included)
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Standard 4Kbps
(Handset Included) |
| ISDN |
Not Available |
Not Available |
| FAX |
Not Available |
Not Available |
| SMS (Messaging) |
up to 160 characters |
up to 160 characters |
| Streaming CIR |
Not Available |
No |
| Ethernet Ports |
1 (add router for more ports) |
1 (add router for more ports) |
| Phone Ports |
1 |
1 (Ethernet) |
| Sim Card Slot |
1 (swapping cards allowed) |
1 (swapping cards allowed) |
Survival Conditions
(powered on) |
-25 to +55C |
-40 to +80C
auto shutdown at +85C |
| Dimensions (Antenna) |
294 x 221mm |
291.1mm x 275.6mm |
| Below Deck Unit |
69.7 x 287 x 229.6 mm |
41 x 278 x 231mm |
| Product Sheet (PDF) |
 Skipper FB150 |
Sailor FB150 |
| Installation |
Self Installation Manual Provided |
Self Installation Manual Provided |
FleetBroadband Terminals
All systems include under deck unit and one IP Phone handset.
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Sailor FB 250
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Sailor FB 500 |
| Equipment Price |
$8,550 (USD) |
$13,777 (USD) |
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| Standard IP Speeds (Internet) |
284 x 284 Kbps
(upload x download speeds) |
432 x 432 Kbps
(upload x download speeds) |
| Voice Calling Ability |
Standard 4Kbps & Premium 3.1 Kbps Audio Transfer (Handset included)
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Standard 4Kbps & Premium 3.1 Kbps Audio Transfer (Handset included)
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| ISDN |
Not Available |
64 Kbps |
| FAX |
Group 3 Fax |
Group 3 Fax |
| SMS (Messaging) |
up to 160 characters |
up to 160 characters |
| Streaming CIR |
32, 64, 128 Kbps |
32, 64, 128, 256 Kbps |
| Ethernet Ports |
4 |
4 |
| ISDN Ports |
1 (disabled) |
1 |
| Phone/Fax Interfaces |
2 |
2 |
| IO Interface |
1 |
1 |
| Sim Card Slot |
1 (swapping cards allowed) |
1 (swapping cards allowed) |
Survival Conditions
(powered on) |
-40 to +80C with auto
shutdown at +85C |
-40 to +80C with auto
shutdown at +85C |
| Dimensions (Antenna) |
329.2 x 275.6mm |
605 x 630mm |
| Below Deck Unit |
42.5 x 264.5 x 273mm |
42.5 x 264.5 x 273mm |
| Product Sheet (PDF) |
Sailor FB250 |
Sailor FB500 |
| Users Manual |
Sailor FB250 & FB500 |
Sailor FB250 & FB500 |
| Phone - IP Handset Manual |
Sailor FB250 & FB500 |
Sailor FB250 & FB500 |
| Installation Manual |
Sailor FB250 & FB500 |
Sailor FB250 & FB500 |
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If you're not in the open ocean, consider using an in-Motion BGAN system instead of FleetBroadband. Usage costs are billed on BGAN rates and not the more expensive Fleet Broadband rates. |
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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Maltese Falcon
A luxury clipper employs Fleet Broadband for services that are not available with other satellite systems.
 Maltese Falcon Case Study |
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| The IP Phone may connect
into any on-board Ethernet port. $480 for extra units. more info |
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The back of the FB250 (or FB500) controller
(click for larger photo) |
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| The base of the FB250 is
easily affixed to a horizontal plate with 4 included
marine rated bolts. |
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Access the Fleet Broadband control panel from any networked
computer.
(click for full
view) |
Custom development and programming for is available for your organizations requirements. Advanced Options Case Study
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.
FleetBroadband Article published in Marine & Offshore Technology.
FleetBroadband Article published in IMarEST.
Questions? Live Chat Now Phone 805-783-4600 sales@groundcontrol.com
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