KVH Tracphone FB500 - Inmarsat Fleet Broadband - Satellite Internet at Sea

KVH’s TracPhone FB500, together with Inmarsat’s fast, reliable FleetBroadband service, provides the combination of rugged equipment and affordable global service that best suits today’s mariners, who require fully equipped and reliable communications systems at sea worldwide. Designed to meet the specific needs of large commercial vessels and luxury yachts, this system operates at the fastest data rates possible with FleetBroadband service.

The FB500 provides up-to-the-minute access to e-mail, Internet, and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), as well as telephone services, creating an “office at sea” that can travel with you wherever you go. With the TracPhone FB500, you will enjoy Internet and telephone connections just like the ones you have at home.

By keeping your crew happy and connected to home, as well as maintaining a high level of safety and efficiency on your vessel, you are ensuring that your business at sea will be profitable for years to come.

Product Features

Voice connections available even as you are enjoying high-speed data access

SMS for easy, inexpensive text messaging (up to 160 characters)

Product Specifications:

Antenna Diameter 26" (66 cm)

Antenna Height 27" (69 cm)

Antenna Weight 40 lbs (18 kg)

Voice Digital 4 Kbps voice and digital 3.1 kHz audio

Fax Group 3 fax via 3.1 kHz audio

Standard IP Up to 432 Kbps

Streaming IP 32, 64, 128, 256 Kbps

Velocity Acceleration-compatible

ISDN 64 Kbps

Free emergency calling is now available with Inmarsat FleetBroadband.

Inmarsat has introduced the 505 Emergency Calling as a new safety facility from any FleetBroadband (FB150, FB250, and FB500) unit, on a global basis. This facility is not GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress & Safety System) compliant; however it is a very useful and free service!

By dialing the short code '505' from the FleetBroadband unit, you are immediately connected to one of the three Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centers (MRCC) located around the globe.

Benefits of 505 Emergency Calling:

Free emergency calling facility with all FleetBroadband terminals

Simple, memorable number to call - just think 'S-O-S' (5-0-5)

Instant access to rescue coordination centers - no queuing system

No additional equipment or subscription is required to access the facility - just FleetBroadband

No Monthly Subscription Fee*

One Time Activation Fee - $50

Voice Calls - $1.50 per Minute

Standard IP - $13.50 per Megabyte

ISDN HSD and ISDN FAX $9.20 per Minute

Streaming IP 32kbps $6.25 per Minute

Streaming IP 64kbps $8.50 per Minute

Streaming IP 128kbps $25.00 per Minute

Streaming IP 256kbps $50.00 per Minute

SMS $0.58 per Message

* For high volume users monthly plans with bundled airtime are also available. Please call 1-800-651-4437 for details.