| SpeedCast Introduces GO4SPEED to Provide a Near-Shore 4G/LTE Service for Maritime and Energy Customers |
Speedcast International Limited has
introduced GO4SPEED(TM), a new global
near-shore, data-only 4G/Long Term
Evolution (LTE) solution for Maritime
and Energy. GO4SPEED provides flexible
usage packages, cost control and overage
protection, is easy to install and can
be configured to compliment other
communications services such as VSAT and
MSS.
"GO4SPEED enables cost-effective mobile
data for the Maritime industry,
enhancing our global VSAT and MSS
services," said Dan Rooney, Product
Director for Commercial Maritime,
Speedcast. "The Maritime and Energy
sectors demand affordable, yet
manageable, high-speed near-shore
communications, and GO4SPEED delivers
this. GO4SPEED provides high-speed
access to internet and corporate VPN
connections, creating a hybrid network
with Speedcast's VSAT and MSS services".
GO4SPEED is ideal for any vessel or
offshore rig and can enhance the onboard
internet with download speeds up to
100Mbps (4G/LTE carrier dependent).
GO4SPEED can receive a signal up to 15km
offshore depending upon the vessel's
position, antenna and cellular tower
location. If a 4G/LTE signal is not
available, GO4SPEED automatically
switches to 3G/HSPDA.
GO4SPEED payment plans are flexible,
with a range of bundles to accommodate
any requirement. Global 4G/LTE data
plans can provide up to 2TB per month
and can also be pooled amongst a fleet
to maximize efficiency and cost savings.
Flexible controls and overage protection
is provided to ensure that a vessel or
rig never exceeds its monthly allowance.
GO4SPEED is supplied as a turnkey
solution including antennas, and can be
easily installed by crew members
providing a simple yet reliable option
for enhanced connectivity.
