FleetBroadband 250
FleetBroadband 250
Our flagship maritime service provides dependable, seamless voice and broadband data coverage across the world's oceans.
Choose from a range of capabilities and antenna sizes to suit your vessel needs. Whether you select the FB150, FB250 or FB500 option, you can rely on FleetBroadband for cost-effective operational and crew communications.
FleetBroadband 250 (FB250) is our mid-range service, providing an always-on connection at up to 284kbps for applications such as email and internet access, real-time electronic charts and weather reporting. Guaranteed rates up to 128kbps are available on demand for live applications such as video conferencing and database synchronisation, as well as up to nine telephone lines with FleetBroadband Multi-voice.
Standard IP data
An always-on connection at up to 284kbps for applications such as email and internet access, real-time electronic charts and weather reporting.
Satellite telephony
Access up to nine telephone lines with FleetBroadband Multi-voice and make crystal-clear phone calls to terrestrial and mobile networks, as well as other satellite terminals, anytime.
Streaming IP
Guaranteed connection rates of up to 128kbps available on demand, for live applications such as video conferencing and database synchronisation.
SMS messaging
Send and receive SMS text messages to and from other FleetBroadband terminals and land-based cellular networks through your PC.
Enhanced voice services
Voicemail and other enhanced call management options are available, including caller identification, caller barring and call forwarding.
Emergency calling
Two safety service options, 505 Emergency Calling and Voice Distress, put you directly in contact with a maritime rescue station.
Global coverage
FleetBroadband is accessible globally, except in the extreme polar regions.
Fax
FleetBroadband 250 provides a circuit-switched data connection for legacy applications such as Group 3 and Group 4 fax.
Crew calling
For crewed vessels such as merchant ships, workboats, fishing and large leisure boats, FleetBroadband offers low-cost calls all day, every day.
GSM calls
GSM over FleetBroadband 250 enables users to make and receive calls and send and receive texts using the pre-paid SIM in their own mobile phone.
Applications
Telephone, ISDN, SMS, VoIP
Broadband internet
Email and file transfer
Multi-voice
Video conferencing
Safety 505 and red button
Notice To Mariners
Maritime / port regulations
ECDIS
Vessel routeing
Cargo management
Planned / Predictive maintenance
Walkie Talkie (ROIP) VHF/UHF radio integration
Crew welfare
Telemedicine
Tele-training / certification
Weather forecasts.