GlobeNewswire
2010-10-22
With a New Satellite and a New High-Density Waveform, KVH
Enhances mini-VSAT Broadband for Commercial, Leisure, and
Government Vessels in European Waters
Next-generation satellite communications in Europe received a
significant boost this week as KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq:KVHI) and
its partner, ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT), increased the mini-VSAT
Broadband(SM) network's capacity in the region by 100%. At the same
time, the addition of a new satellite, NSS-6, expanded the overall
coverage area for the popular worldwide Ku-band satellite network that
supports maritime subscribers as well as ViaSat's Yonder(R) in-flight
broadband network for business and commercial aircraft.
"The addition of a new satellite and the rollout of a powerful new
high-density waveform, dramatically enhances the ability of our
mini-VSAT Broadband network to support existing and future
subscribers," explained Brent C. Bruun, KVH's vice president of
satellite sales and business development. "Designed to offer service
and performance superior to traditional maritime VSAT services, the
network is built upon a robust, flexible architecture and ViaSat's
ArcLight(R) spread spectrum technology, permitting us to quickly and
easily expand the service. Most importantly, commercial, leisure, and
government mariners who rely on mini-VSAT Broadband for their Internet
and voice connections will enjoy the benefit from these enhancements
via their existing, compact TracPhone(R) V7 hardware."
The mini-VSAT Broadband network was designed from the ground up to be
the first next-generation maritime satellite communications solution.
Offering service and performance superior to traditional maritime VSAT
services through a global spread spectrum satellite network, it also
includes the rugged KVH TracPhone V7, the first FCC-approved 24-inch
(60 cm) VSAT antenna. Already the fastest growing maritime VSAT
solution, mini-VSAT Broadband's seamless worldwide network is delivered
by 12 satellite transponders and 9 secure earth stations and offers
voice service and Internet access as fast as 512 Kbps (upload) and 2
Mbps (download) with significant cost savings compared to competing
services.
Visit http://www.minivsat.com for additional details regarding the
TracPhone V7 and mini-VSAT Broadband service and coverage.
Note to Editors: High-resolution, press-ready images of the TracPhone
V7 are available at http://press.kvh.com for download and editorial
use.
About KVH Industries, Inc.
KVH Industries, Inc., and its subsidiaries are leading providers of
in-motion satellite TV and communication systems, having designed,
manufactured, and sold more than 150,000 mobile satellite antennas for
applications on vessels, vehicles, and aircraft. KVH's mission is to
connect mobile customers around the globe with the same digital
television entertainment, communications, and Internet services that
they enjoy in their homes and offices. The company is based in
Middletown, RI, with facilities in Illinois, Denmark, Norway, and
Singapore.
This release may contain certain forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include,
for example, the functionality, characteristics, quality and
performance of KVH's products and technology; anticipated innovation
and product development; and customer preferences, requirements and
expectations. The actual results could differ materially. Factors that
may cause such differences include, among others, those discussed in
KVH's most recent Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. KVH does not assume any
obligation to update its forward-looking statements to reflect new
information or developments.
KVH and TracPhone are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.
"mini-VSAT Broadband" is a service mark of KVH Industries, Inc. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
CONTACT: KVH Industries
Chris Watson
401-845-8138
cwatson@kvh.com