Broadband comms for Korean boxships

The company says it has already begun installation and the job will be completed over the coming months as the ships arrive in port.

The FB500 is the largest of Intellian’s FleetBroadband product range and is claimed to provide the fastest and most cost-effective FleetBroadband service available. It is designed specifically for intensive use onboard merchant and offshore vessels using Inmarsat’s I4-satellite, global broadband coverage.

The FB500s will replace Hanjin Shipping’s current F77 systems, which Intellian expects will significantly reduce ship communications costs. The company adds that another factor in Hanjin’s choice was the three-year warranty period.

Intellian CEO Eric Sung said, “This is a significant order for us from one of the world’s leading commercial shipping operators and confirms our place as the technology leader in satellite communications. Our FleetBroadband products are some of the most advanced, reliable and cost effective systems available and we are seeing a significant increase in our market share in this sector. We look forward to a strong relationship with Hanjin Shipping over future years and continuing success of our FleetBroadband products.”

Intellian’s FB500 system provides a simultaneous voice and data service. The terminal has an IP handset interface and an IP connection for e-mail, internet and intranet access including a secure VPN. The FB500 achieves data rates of up to 432kbps with up to 256 kbps for streaming IP on a competitive and customized Inmarsat service.