New, Fully Global C-band Overlay to mini-VSAT Broadband
      Network Will Allow New TracPhone V11 Antenna to Deliver
               Seamless Worldwide Broadband Service

MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Feb. 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maritime VSAT market
leader KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq:KVHI) today announced a major
upgrade to its mini-VSAT Broadband(SM) network with the addition of
global C-band satellite coverage overlaying its industry-leading
Ku-band footprint. This first-of-a-kind, unified dual-band maritime
satellite communications network will provide multi-megabit service
covering 95% of the Earth's surface, including all of the world's major
shipping routes, offshore oil fields, and commercial fishing grounds.
It will be the first next-generation global VSAT network using a
single, relatively small antenna to provide offshore connectivity to
vessels almost anywhere they travel.

Along with the enhanced satellite coverage, KVH also introduced the
TracPhone(R) V11 satellite communications system, a revolutionary new
onboard terminal that uses a single, stabilized antenna with a unique
dual-band transmit and receive capability to seamlessly switch between
the mini-VSAT Broadband network's global C- and Ku-band satellite
coverage. The TracPhone V11 system provides the same high-quality
connectivity, including both voice and broadband data, regardless of
the type of satellite connection.

"Our mini-VSAT Broadband network's new, global C-band overlay coverage
offers our maritime customers the type of next-generation service
they've needed to replace expensive legacy services and still provide
the global coverage that they have not been able to get from
stand-alone Ku-band maritime VSAT services," said KVH's CEO, Martin
Kits van Heyningen. "The 1-meter TracPhone V11 antenna is smaller and
lighter than most stand-alone Ku-band antennas, and more than 85%
smaller and lighter than the gigantic 1,500 pound, 3.3 meter C-band
domes used with older VSAT technology. The best part is that it's one
system, not two different antennas like competing products. Further,
the same below-decks modem is used for both the C- and Ku-band for a
truly seamless and unified solution for the customer. Unlike hybrid
systems that use different technologies, this is a pure VSAT solution
delivering unified service and hardware that translates to higher
quality data connections. IT managers don't have to contend with trying
to use different networks with different latencies, IP settings, or
protocols to run their onboard applications," he added.

With approximately 2,000 systems sold, the mini-VSAT Broadband network
is already the largest maritime VSAT service and it features the
broadest Ku-band coverage area. Both the C- and Ku-band services are
delivered using ArcLight(R) proprietary spread spectrum technology,
which is provided by KVH's technology partner, ViaSat (Nasdaq:VSAT).
Just as spread spectrum 3G technology replaced older TDMA 2G technology
to revolutionize the mobile phone industry, the spread spectrum
technology used in the mini-VSAT Broadband network provides faster,
higher-quality service to smaller, more powerful onboard terminals than
older VSAT technology.

The TracPhone V11 and the enhanced mini-VSAT Broadband service provide
vessels travelling between 75 degrees N and 70 degrees S latitude with
broadband data connections for accessing the Internet or shore-side
business networks or for making low-cost, high-quality voice calls. In
most areas, the mini-VSAT Broadband service will use powerful Ku-band
transponders to provide the TracPhone V11 with high-speed downloads at
rates up to 4 Mbps. KVH's Ku-band mini-VSAT Broadband service not only
provides the widest coverage of any maritime VSAT service, it also has
wide regulatory approval for coastal and in-port use. In areas outside
of its Ku-band coverage and for redundant backup service, the TracPhone
V11 automatically switches over to powerful C-band global beams. The
C-band service has a much longer wavelength than Ka-band services,
providing improved resilience to rain and other adverse weather
conditions.

KVH already has customers lined up for the new global C/Ku-band
offering, and expects to ship sample TracPhone V11 units during Q2.
Full service is expected to be available for commercial use at the end
of June, 2012.

For further information and a complete overview of the new mini-VSAT
Broadband global C/Ku-band service and the TracPhone V11, please visit
www.minivsat.com/v11.

Note to Editors: High-resolution, press-ready images of the TracPhone
V11 and dual-band mini-VSAT Broadband coverage map are available at
http://press.kvh.com for download and editorial use.

About KVH Industries, Inc.

KVH Industries is a leading manufacturer of solutions that provide
global high-speed Internet, television, and voice services via
satellite to mobile users at sea, on land, and in the air. KVH is also
a premier manufacturer of high performance sensors and integrated
inertial systems for defense and commercial guidance and stabilization
applications. 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: Nicole Mongillo
         KVH Industries, Inc.
         401-845-2443
         nmongillo@kvh.com