May 5th, 2009

Globe Wireless Announces Inmarsat Mini-M to Iridium OpenPort Upgrade

 

"A large number of ships continue to use Mini-M terminals for voice and data," commented Frank Coles, President & CEO of Globe Wireless. "Iridium OpenPort can dramatically reduce costs and improve performance for data connectivity. To put it in perspective, data on Iridium OpenPort is one tenth the cost of Mini-M. Voice calling is nearly half of Mini-M rates."

 

Many ship owners have selected Mini-M as an isolated crew calling platform. Mr. Coles explained, "For crew calling users, the Globe Wireless Mini-M Trade-In program makes perfect sense. Iridium OpenPort crew calling is much cheaper than Inmarsat, with these rates available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Further, since Iridium OpenPort also allows three simultaneous phone calls, the crew does not have to queue to use the phone."

 

Mr. Coles continued, "Following Inmarsat's recent price change announcements, we believe that this offer is both timely and, more importantly, in the best interest of our customers. Once more we are using the available technology to provide solutions built to the customers need."

 

As a large number of Mini M's are used for crew calling this is a perfect opportunity to switch to a more cost effective system, with a custom GSM solution and at a fraction of the cost of the Fleet Broadband solutions being offered.

 

The most unique part of the solution is that Globe is offering customers an Unlimited Email Option. By combining Iridium OpenPort and our worldwide Digital HF network, we can offer customers a low fixed monthly price for unlimited email. Combined with Globe's unparalleled suite of ShipShape applications, worldwide Touch-the-Ship capabilities, and our 24x7 customer support service, Globe Wireless offers the only true vertically integrated solution for the Maritime industry.