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Fleet Broadband - Cost Effective - Faster Data (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.

 
  The Sailor Fleet Broadband 250 (shown above) ships complete with one standard IP phone and all necessary cabling.


High-Speed Data Made Easy

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.

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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FleetBroadband Features
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.

 FleetBroadband Service Plans (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
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)



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JANUARY 2010 FLEETBROADBAND EQUIPMENT SPECIALS

FleetBroadband Terminals
All systems include under deck unit and one IP Phone handset.

Skipper FB 150

Sailor FB 150
Equipment Price $4,700 (USD) $5,200 (USD)
 
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)
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.

Sailor FB 250

Sailor FB 500
Equipment Price $8,550 (USD) $13,777 (USD)
 
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)
Standard 4Kbps & Premium 3.1 Kbps Audio Transfer (Handset included)
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


  WaterWay Solutions
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.


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.

Video - Volvo Ocean Race
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

   
Fleet Broadband Case Study Maltese Falcon
A luxury clipper employs Fleet Broadband for services that are not available with other satellite systems.

BGAN Coverage PDF Maltese Falcon Case Study








 
The IP Phone may connect into any on-board Ethernet port. $480 for extra units. more info   The back of the FB250 (or FB500) controller (click for larger photo)
 
The base of the FB250 is easily affixed to a horizontal plate with 4 included marine rated bolts.   Access the Fleet Broadband control panel from any networked computer.
(click for full view)


Other Fleet Broadband Product Information  
Press Release - TDI Brooks International Stays Connected  
FleetBroadband Overview  
FleetBroadband - Leisure Use  
Thrane & Thrane - Phone Quickstart  
Support Pages - Fleet Broadband Support Pages

Sailor Fleet Broadband Accessories
Sailor IP Handset & Cradle $480  
Sailor Wireless IP Handset & Cradle Call  
SIM Lock for Sailor Controller Call  
Cable Extender Kit Call  
Mast Mounting Kit Call  
AC Power Supply from 28V DC/25A (R&TTE) Call  
Basic Cable Supporting Kit Call  

Advanced Options Available
Custom development and programming for is available for your organizations requirements. Advanced Options Case Study

Optional Security 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.

Fleet Broadband Articles
BGAN Coverage PDF FleetBroadband Article published in Marine & Offshore Technology.
BGAN Coverage PDF FleetBroadband Article published in IMarEST.


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