ONBOARD Magazine winter 2019
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VSAT<br />
A SYSTEM THAT USES A CELLULAR<br />
NETWORK, THEN REVERTS BACK TO<br />
VSAT WHEN A 3 OR 4G SIGNAL IS LOST,<br />
IS WORTHY OF SOME CONSIDERATION<br />
reliable broadband connection, many companies now offering a<br />
‘hybrid’ solution that switches seamlessly between the two<br />
different systems.<br />
Some reports suggest that even the strongest VSAT signals<br />
can be affected by extreme heavy weather, so a system that<br />
uses a cellular network most of the time, then reverts back to<br />
VSAT when a 3 or 4G signal is lost, is worthy of some serious<br />
consideration.<br />
With a mix of products and services that includes VSAT, 4G,<br />
L-band, IT and TV, e3 Systems, have developed a hybrid solution<br />
that offers yachts uninterrupted connectivity by switching between<br />
VSAT and 4G data wherever a signal is available “The result is<br />
fast, seamless, secure and extremely controllable connectivity<br />
that ensures everyone on board remains connected wherever<br />
the yacht sails,” so says e3’s Managing Director, Roger Horner,<br />
“Bandwidth can be conveniently shared around the vessel to<br />
meet individual demands via the HYBRID APP.”<br />
e3 have recently been appointed TIER 1 Value Added Reseller<br />
(VAR) status by Inmarsat for two of its flagship services, Fleet<br />
YACHT PROJECTS INTERNATIONAL<br />
The team provide both hardware and airtime for the<br />
following services: VSAT: Ku, C band and Inmarsat<br />
GX (Global Express), Inmarsat Fleet Broad Band<br />
(FBB), Iridium services and GMDSS. For Hardware<br />
solutions Yacht Projects long-term relationship with<br />
their partners gives them access to very attractive<br />
pricing on Intellian, Orbit, Seatel and EPAK antennas.<br />
They use iDirect, Comtech and ViaSat modem<br />
platforms and are fully committed to direct support.<br />
For Airtime, their commitment to loyalty and brand<br />
association gives great pricing for the associated<br />
airtime with Milano Teleport, Inmarsat and Skylink.<br />
Regardless of the solution they find for you, the<br />
commitment to you includes 24 hours a day, 365 days<br />
a year two-tier support.<br />
For more details Tel: +44 (0)203 6701765<br />
or visit www.yachtprojects.net<br />
Xpress and FleetBroadband and are the exclusive superyacht<br />
distribution partner for Kymeta flat panel antennas. “We have<br />
fitted 13 installations on yachts of varying size over the past<br />
year with another 20+ scheduled over the next few months.<br />
“This is a mix of single and multi-panel solutions, with one panel<br />
ideal for vessels spending the season either in the Caribbean<br />
or the Mediterranean. We have also developed unique services<br />
for the Kymeta panel, such as Bandwidth on Demand, a highly<br />
flexible service that can be activated online at short notice, offers<br />
activation periods from just two hours and you only pay for what<br />
you use. We feel that momentum is now really building for flat<br />
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