An advanced, 60 cm marine satellite antenna system designed to
consistently deliver the fastest data speeds globally to the
maritime market will be unveiled tomorrow by KVH Industries, Inc.
(Nasdaq:KVHI), at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, in
Florida. The TracPhone® V7-HTS achieves data download speeds of up
to 10 Mbps, three times faster than current 60 cm models on the
market, including KVH’s own system, and fast enough to enable the
streaming of HD-quality content at sea.
In addition, to further meet the demands of increased data usage
at sea, KVH is offering the TracPhone V7-HTS with new hybrid
airtime plans that deliver a free, lower-speed unlimited use data
channel that runs at the same time as the high-speed data channel.
The faster data speeds of the TracPhone V7-HTS are accomplished by
a combination of KVH’s proprietary antenna system design and
industry-leading mini-VSAT Broadbandsm network, which recently
began using advanced Intelsat Epic satellites for high throughput
satellite (HTS) capabilities, and additional capacity from SKY
Perfect JSAT satellites. With the HTS network, KVH added 25 million
square miles to its global maritime Ku-band high-speed connectivity
footprint. With the combination of fast data streaming and global
coverage, the TracPhone V7-HTS is poised to transform the use of
broadband at sea. For the leisure market, the system is designed to
enable yacht owners and their guests to enjoy HD streaming, popular
social apps, and other benefits of connectivity for a new era of
digital life at sea. The captain of a 44.8-meter superyacht, who is
one of the first to use the system, reports: “We just voyaged from
Florida to Panama with the new TracPhone V7-HTS onboard, and
enjoyed excellent speeds of 10 Mbps. This is a great service for a
superyacht demanding higher data speeds than a traditional VSAT can
provide,” says Bryan Antill, captain of the M/Y Surina.
For the commercial maritime market, the TracPhone V7-HTS is
designed to enable merchant fleets to take advantage of cloud-based
software programs, remote system monitoring, and data analytics in
the pursuit of digitalization. With applications such as remote
system monitoring requiring frequent data uploads, the TracPhone
V7-HTS provides upload speeds of up to 3 Mbps, six times faster
than KVH’s current 60 cm system. “We are thrilled to offer the
streaming fast TracPhone V7-HTS to boaters and mariners around the
world, so they can experience the benefits of connectivity even
while at sea. Ship managers can improve their operational
efficiency by taking advantage of data-driven tools and
decision-making, while yacht captains can offer guests onboard the
faster connectivity they desire,” says Martin Kits van Heyningen,
co-founder and chief executive officer of KVH. “We continue to
bring innovative solutions to the marine market, including a
network configuration able to provide high-speed data as well as
unlimited use data all from the same system. What other services
are offering as their airtime plans is a free value-added bonus
from KVH.” Additional features of the TracPhone V7-HTS include:
- The secure myKVHTM mini-VSAT ManagerTM – an exclusive suite of
tools that provide transparency into and control over data usage,
including crew and user data allocation, real-time vessel tracking,
customized text and email alerts, and management of the dual
high-speed and unlimited use data channels
- Integrated CommBoxTM Modem (ICM) – streamlined all-in-one
belowdecks unit featuring a browser-based user interface; iPhone®
app for system status, updates, and support; and all necessary
components—from antenna control unit and high-throughput modem to
Voice over IP (VoIP) adapter and integrated Wi-Fi and Ethernet
switches—built into the sleek, 2U-high ICM
- IP-MobileCastTM content-ready – fully compatible with KVH’s
exclusive content delivery service, which offers news, movies, TV
programs, sports events, weather data, ECDIS-compatible chart
updates, and training programs
- KVH OneCareTM – global support program including application
engineering, solution deployment, and operating support around the
clock
KVH has a history of innovation in the maritime market, and
launched its mini-VSAT Broadband network in 2007 with the original
TracPhone V7 antenna system, which offered a faster, more compact,
and more affordable maritime VSAT system and service than any on
the market at that time. Responding to customer demand in
subsequent years, KVH added two more VSAT antenna systems:
TracPhone V3-IP, a 37 cm, Ku-band maritime VSAT antenna introduced
in 2011; and the TracPhone V11-IP, a 1 meter, C/Ku-band antenna,
introduced in 2012. Earlier this year, KVH announced that it has
fielded more than 7,000 maritime VSAT units. KVH provides a
complete maritime communications solution from a single source,
including mini-VSAT Broadband global connectivity; TracPhone
satellite communications antenna systems; IP-MobileCast content
delivery services; and VideotelTM maritime training content and
management. Note to Editors: For more information about the
TracPhone V7-HTS, please visit the website, www.kvh.com/limitless.
High-resolution images of KVH products are available at the KVH
Press Room Image Library,
http://www.kvh.com/Press-Room/Image-Library.aspx.
About KVH Industries, Inc.KVH Industries is a
leading provider of in-motion satellite TV and communications
systems, having designed, manufactured, and sold more than 200,000
mobile satellite antennas for applications on vessels and vehicles.
KVH is also a leading news, music, and entertainment content
provider to many industries including maritime, retail, and
leisure. Videotel, a KVH company, is a market-leading provider of
training films, computer-based training and eLearning for the
maritime industry. KVH is based in Middletown, RI, with research,
development, and manufacturing operations in Middletown, RI, and
Tinley Park, IL. The company’s global presence includes offices in
Belgium, Brazil, Cyprus, Denmark, Hong Kong, India, Japan, the
Netherlands, Norway, the Philippines, Singapore, and the United
Kingdom.
This press release contains forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties. For example,
forward-looking statements include statements regarding expected
data speeds over our new network, expected benefits to KVH
customers, expected pricing of our new service and the expected
level of coverage availability. Actual results could differ
materially from the forward-looking statements made in this press
release. Factors that might cause these differences include, but
are not limited to: unanticipated technical and other challenges
that arise during the launch of the new system; potential levels of
customer demand for data services beyond our current expectations,
which could exceed system capabilities in certain regions;
unanticipated technical, legal and regulatory delays with the
launch of the new service; competition for satellite capacity,
which over time could increase our costs and decrease service
availability; and unanticipated expenses. These and other factors
are discussed in more detail in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 4,
2017. Copies are available through our Investor Relations
department and website, http://investors.kvh.com. We do not assume
any obligation to update our forward-looking statements to reflect
new information and developments.
KVH, TracPhone, myKVH, mini-VSAT Manager,
CommBox, IP-MobileCast, KVH OneCare, and Videotel are trademarks of
KVH Industries, Inc. mini-VSAT Broadband is a service mark of KVH
Industries, Inc. iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For further information, please contact:Jill
ConnorsMedia Relations & Industry Analyst ManagerKVH
Industries, Inc.Tel: +1 401 851 3824jconnors@kvh.com
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