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First Appointments for XpressLink Dealer Network
LONDON, April 23, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications
services, today announced the first appointments for its global network of XpressLink
dealers. Twelve of the world's most-respected maritime communications specialists have
been approved to sell XpressLink, providing access to shipping fleets worldwide through
sales teams based in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia.
Inmarsat issued an invitation to distribution partners, service providers and system
integrators in early March to confirm interest in becoming an XpressLink dealer, with a
positive response from more than 80 per cent. Negotiations with the majority of applicants
are now at an advanced stage. The initial 12 dealers that have completed the rigorous
selection process are:
- Anchor Marine Equipment & Repair Company
- AND Group
- Arskom Marine
- DH-INTERCOM
- Elcome
- Hellenic Radio Services
- Navarino
- One Net
- Otesat-Maritel
- Satlink
- Station Satcom
- Tile Marine.
"We are excited by this endorsement of the XpressLink service as a gateway to Global
Xpress," said Frank Coles, President, Inmarsat Maritime. "These 12 companies are at the
forefront of delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions to shipping fleets. They
will not support a service unless they know it offers demonstrable value to their
customers - value that is future-proofed with the transition path to Global Xpress.
Several of the dealers we have announced today have already closed deals, and we expect
more soon."
XpressLink offers a fully-integrated Ku-band and L-band solution for a fixed monthly
cost. A complete solution managed by Inmarsat, it delivers a compelling combination of
broadband speed, a reliable and high-quality service, and global coverage. XpressLink
supports always-on data speeds of 768kbps, with a committed information rate of 192kbps,
when the VSAT service is active.
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications
services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data
communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of
services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. Inmarsat employs around 1,500
staff in more than 40 locations around the world, with a presence in the major ports and
centres of commerce on every continent. For the year ended 31st December 2011, Inmarsat
plc had total revenue of US$1,409 million and an EBITDA of US$854 million. Inmarsat is
listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:ISAT.L). For more information, please visit
http://www.inmarsat.com.
Source: Inmarsat
Media Contact, John Warehand, Head of Media & Analyst Relations, Inmarsat, Tel: +44-20-7728-1579, Mob: +44-7739-778128, Email: john.warehand@inmarsat.com
First Appointments for XpressLink Dealer Network
LONDON, April 23, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications
services, today announced the first appointments for its global network of XpressLink
dealers. Twelve of the world's most-respected maritime communications specialists have
been approved to sell XpressLink, providing access to shipping fleets worldwide through
sales teams based in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia.
Inmarsat issued an invitation to distribution partners, service providers and system
integrators in early March to confirm interest in becoming an XpressLink dealer, with a
positive response from more than 80 per cent. Negotiations with the majority of applicants
are now at an advanced stage. The initial 12 dealers that have completed the rigorous
selection process are:
- Anchor Marine Equipment & Repair Company
- AND Group
- Arskom Marine
- DH-INTERCOM
- Elcome
- Hellenic Radio Services
- Navarino
- One Net
- Otesat-Maritel
- Satlink
- Station Satcom
- Tile Marine.
"We are excited by this endorsement of the XpressLink service as a gateway to Global
Xpress," said Frank Coles, President, Inmarsat Maritime. "These 12 companies are at the
forefront of delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions to shipping fleets. They
will not support a service unless they know it offers demonstrable value to their
customers - value that is future-proofed with the transition path to Global Xpress.
Several of the dealers we have announced today have already closed deals, and we expect
more soon."
XpressLink offers a fully-integrated Ku-band and L-band solution for a fixed monthly
cost. A complete solution managed by Inmarsat, it delivers a compelling combination of
broadband speed, a reliable and high-quality service, and global coverage. XpressLink
supports always-on data speeds of 768kbps, with a committed information rate of 192kbps,
when the VSAT service is active.
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications
services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data
communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of
services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. Inmarsat employs around 1,500
staff in more than 40 locations around the world, with a presence in the major ports and
centres of commerce on every continent. For the year ended 31st December 2011, Inmarsat
plc had total revenue of US$1,409 million and an EBITDA of US$854 million. Inmarsat is
listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:ISAT.L). For more information, please visit
http://www.inmarsat.com.
Source: Inmarsat
Media Contact, John Warehand, Head of Media & Analyst Relations, Inmarsat, Tel: +44-20-7728-1579, Mob: +44-7739-778128, Email: john.warehand@inmarsat.com