Global Marine Networks announced yesterday that ship operators could place up to eight simultaneous calls using Inmarsat (News - Alert) Fleet Broadband terminals connected to GMN’s RedPort satellite VoIP phone service. RedPort VoIP works with multiple Fleet Broadband terminals without requiring modifications to existing equipment and takes advantage of Inmarsat’s VLA and SCAP data rates.
RedPort VoIP routers include a fully featured PBX (News - Alert), allowing for a virtually unlimited number of extensions and enabling a ship to function as a satellite office of an onshore company. The RedPort can also route calls through either four or eight analog lines depending on the router model. Rates to commonly called destinations will be significantly less than Inmarsat’s suggested retail pricing of 55 cents per minute, which includes data service. Also, RedPort users get 20 minutes of calling time for megabyte of Fleet Broadband data.
GMN’s partnership with Inmarsat, particularly with the RedPort router series, has been consistently positive. Inmarsat named GMN its “Most Successful Developer of 2011” thanks to its development of satellite data solutions for Inmarsat’s IsatPhone Pro. GMN specializes in solutions for oil and gas, maritime, first responder and business continuity users.
If desired, ship operators can offer prepaid calls to crew and passengers at a markup while taking advantage of low postpaid pricing. Unlimited calling between RedPort VoIP customers is also available for a flat monthly fee. Ship operators have the ability to place multiple simultaneous calls using RedPort technology.
“GMN has long been a leader in satellite data services,” said Dr. Luis Soltero, President and CTO of GMN, when announcing RedPort Global’s initial launch last November. Other company products include XGate satellite email, WeatherNet software for oceanographic and weather data and vessel tracking systems in addition to its ship-to-shore network management solutions marketed under the RedPort Global name.
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