Telenor, Telemar Bag Broadband Communications for Wallenius

OSLO, Norway, Feb. 13, 2007/Satnews Daily/ ― Telenor Satellite Services and Telemar Scandinavia AB will provide broadband maritime communications the Wallenius Marine AB fleet.

Telemar will deliver and install antennas and other equipment, and provide "always-on" global broadband for voice, fax, data and Internet access via Telenor’s Sealink maritime very small aperture (VSAT) solution. Installations are ongoing and should be completed in two years.

Wallenius tested and evaluated the Sealink in a recent pilot project and found it to be a proven and reliable system. The system will be installed on 27 of Wallenius’ vessels.

Sealink is a cost-efficient and highly reliable maritime broadband system that provides voice and high-speed data services via satellite, including Internet access and crew calling. Sealink is regarded as a leading broadband system for Ku-band (regional coverage) and C-band (worldwide coverage) which is a prerequisite for the Wallenius Fleet.

Sealink provides turnkey managed communications solutions for a wide variety of maritime industries as well as ocean-going transportation and supply operations. All communications are delivered through Telenor's fully-owned network of teleports.

Wallenius is the first shipping company of its kind to fit their ships with global broadband at large scale. The company's decision is therefore a landmark breakthrough for the maritime communications industry, according Captain Lars Brodje, managing director of Telemar Scandinavia.

"In addition to paving the way for more efficient ship operation, the broadband facilities will improve the crew's social situation by making it easier to stay in contact with friends and family."

"We are delighted that Telemar and Wallenius have selected the Sealink maritime VSAT solution to meet the global 'at sea' communications requirements for Wallenius' fleet," said Tore Morten Olsen, executive vice president of Telenor Satellite Services.

"Telenor's Sealink VSAT solution enables Wallenius to provide its vessels and ship operators with a complete suite of business communications capabilities complete with advanced IP-based applications similar to what they expect at their home and office."

Telenor is one of the world's largest providers of mobile broadband services on land and at sea, supporting more than 2,000 land-based VSAT sites and operating on more than 500 ships around the world.

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