Inmarsat Maritime and Eutelsat Partner for Advanced Maritime Broadband Solutions

Eutelsat has secured a new partnership with Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, to deliver a more integrated multi-orbit solution to the maritime industry. The aim is to enhance high-speed, low-latency broadband services for maritime customers. Inmarsat Maritime will incorporate Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO network into its NexusWave connectivity solution, as announced on September 25. NexusWave, introduced by Inmarsat Maritime in May, is a fully managed service that combines its existing GX Ka-band network with LEO services, coastal LTE services, and satellite L-band technology. The service is scheduled to launch in 2025.

This collaboration highlights the increasing demand for integrated, multi-orbit solutions in the mobile connectivity sector. Eutelsat expressed enthusiasm about working with Inmarsat to integrate OneWeb LEO capabilities into the NexusWave solution for maritime applications. In a statement, Ben Palmer, president of Inmarsat Maritime, emphasized their commitment to providing robust, high-performance connectivity solutions that cater to the diverse needs of global customers.

The partnership between Eutelsat and Inmarsat Maritime signifies a significant step towards offering enhanced broadband solutions for the maritime industry. By leveraging the strengths of both companies, the integrated multi-orbit solution aims to deliver improved connectivity services to maritime customers. This collaboration underscores the industry’s focus on innovation and meeting the evolving demands of maritime connectivity. The joint effort is set to bring about advancements in maritime communications and further enhance the digital capabilities of vessels at sea.

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