KVH Industries has announced a new partnership with LEO connectivity provider Eutelsat OneWeb to offer advanced LEO connectivity services for commercial and leisure vessels. The collaboration will utilize Eutelsat OneWeb’s LEO satellite constellation to enhance connectivity services through KVH’s terminals, providing low-latency connectivity for mariners worldwide.
With over 630 satellites in low earth orbit, OneWeb’s network is positioned to deliver high-speed Internet for maritime industry demands. KVH President and CEO Brent Bruun stated that adding Eutelsat OneWeb to their portfolio will enhance their commitment to providing outstanding connectivity, content, and services through their integrated multi-orbit, multi-channel solution, KVH ONE. Eutelsat OneWeb’s Vice President of Maritime and Europe, Carole Plessy, expressed excitement to partner with KVH to meet the growing demand for technology and data in the maritime industry.
KVH Senior Vice President for Global Sales, Chad Impey, looks forward to bringing Eutelsat OneWeb’s new maritime service to seafarers as a standalone offering and as an integrated companion to their TracNet and TracPhone terminals. The partnership aims to provide vessels worldwide with access to cutting-edge LEO connectivity services.
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