Speedcast Launches Crew Wi-Fi Service
Speedcast Crew Wi-Fi Provides Reliable, Fast and Fully-Managed Wi-Fi Service for Crew Members
SYDNEY, Oct. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Speedcast International Limited (ASX: SDA), the world’s most trusted provider of remote communication and IT solutions, today launched Speedcast Crew Wi-Fi, a fully-managed Wi-Fi service for crew members onboard vessels and offshore platforms. This service provides reliable, fast internet access to crew members and relieves companies from the responsibility of administering crew internet service.
Speedcast Crew Wi-Fi is the latest connectivity application innovation from the company. The solution features a self-service portal and a direct billing gateway accessible from personal devices, so crew members can purchase vouchers, add credits or change plans as they wish using credit cards or PayPal. Speedcast Crew Wi-Fi allows users to contact their families, browse their favorite sites or social platforms and access music and television content on any device, from anywhere.
“With the digitalization boom, crew are demanding more bandwidth to support their communications and entertainment needs. Speedcast Crew Wi-Fi provides our customers with a simple internet option for crew without the burden of administrating or managing the service, letting customers’ networking and IT teams focus on their business,” said Tim Bailey, Executive Vice President, Products, Marketing & Business Development, Speedcast. “This innovative offering shows Speedcast’s commitment to our customers’ communication needs and improving crew member’s satisfaction and retention.”
Speedcast Crew Wi-Fi can be set up over existing, new or dedicated antennas. Crew consumption limitations can be set at the user level for any free onboard services provided by customers, and offers higher throughput, unrestricted, better quality service against paid data allowances for crew members.
For more information, contact marketing@speedcast.com.
About Speedcast International Limited
Speedcast International Ltd (ASX: SDA) is the largest provider of remote communications and IT services in the world. Speedcast’s fully managed service is delivered via a leading global, multi-access-technology, multi-band and multi-orbit network of 70+ satellites and an interconnecting global terrestrial network, bolstered by extensive on the ground local support from 40+ countries. This global “network of networks” allows customers to fully rely on the most robust, integrated infrastructure available in the market for their mission critical applications. Speedcast is uniquely positioned as a strategic business partner, tailoring communications, IT and digital solutions to meet unique customer needs and enable business transformation. Speedcast extends its managed services through differentiated technology offerings including cyber-security, crew welfare, content solutions, data and voice applications and network systems integration services. With a passionate customer focus and a strong safety culture, Speedcast serves more than 2,500 customers in over 140 countries in sectors such as Maritime, Energy, Mining, Enterprise, Media, Cruise, NGOs and Government. Learn more at www.speedcast.com.
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