30/05/2008
Otesat-Maritel, has become a Global Distribution Partner for broadband optimized-bandwidth Iridium OpenPort services. New services will be made available at September 2008.
With always-on Ethernet and three voice lines that can be used simultaneously, Iridium OpenPort will deliver reliable, cost-effective communications for shipping and fishing fleets around the globe. Iridium will offer a number of service packages that bundle data usage and voice minutes for one low monthly fee. Larger-volume voice and data packages offer progressive per-unit discounts. Service packages will be available at speeds of 9.6kbps, 32kbps, 64kbps and 128kbps.
"Otesat-Maritel joins the growing number of companies signing up to be Iridium OpenPort distribution partners," said Greg Ewert, executive vice president, Global Distribution Channels, Iridium. "As an important satellite communications provider, particularly within the Greek shipping market, Otesat-Maritel will now offer its customers the opportunity to leverage the unique value propositions of Iridium OpenPort. The system features multiple phone circuits; pure IP connectivity; cost-effective, scalable, higher-speed data solutions; simple installation and minimal maintenance costs, all backed by Iridium's global reach and high network quality. No current market offering can match the return on investment offered by Iridium OpenPort."
"Adding Iridium OpenPort in our services portfolio is in line with our strategy of offering broadband satellite solutions to the maritime industry. Combining the unique features of Iridium OpenPort with specially designed value added services for the IP satellite networks, we shall be able to offer to our Greek and global customers more value and efficiency to their day-to-day communications" said George Polychronopoulos, CEO of Otesat-Maritel.