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INTELLIAN Intellian is the world’s leading provider of satellite antennas and terminals, with a mission to empower connectivity so connectivity can empower the world. Their antennas are installed on superyachts all over the world as the brand of choice for owners, designers and engineers, thanks to feature-rich, future-proof technology, ground-breaking research and development as well as a passion to embrace and overcome challenges. Strategic thinking, an obsession with quality and a proven ability to deliver enables Intellian to keep inventing for the future, as the world’s connectivity needs evolve. With distribution partners globally, customers can easily get the world’s most sophisticated satcom technology onboard. For more details Tel: +44 (0)2380 019 021 or visit
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Sara continues, “Our 4G amplification solutions allow 4G routers to connect to multiple network towers and operators up to 30km offshore and allow us to spread the bandwidth load over the different providers to achieve maximum throughput.”
It’s true from our research that the right solution can only be presented when it is determined where the vessel will operate and the general size of bandwidth is determined. Julian Crudge continues, “There are any number of types of service we can offer within our Anker Managed Services portfolio. Telenor Satellite can offer solutions on both Ku and Ka band, but these can be delivered in a variety of ways. In terms of geography, we would generally advise Ku band for vessels that will regularly be travelling beyond Europe, for example into the Caribbean or the Middle East, but for those planning to remain in Europe, Ka band is the best all round solution, what is more, our Anker Ka Managed service performs very well even with relatively small (60cm) antennas and so is a great option for smaller vessels.”
But how is bandwidth managed or predicted during a season? Julian points out, “We are very aware that they can change from week to week, sometimes even day to day, and we provide a
very flexible service that can be ramped up or downgraded, on demand with a minimum term of 3 days, through our on-line portal, called the Bridge, at any time of day. This portal operates seamlessly with our VSAT hub and other systems, minimising potential delays.”
As with anything even slightly technical on board the yacht, being proactive and managing expectations is of vital importance. Sara back this up, “An essential part of delivering good bandwidth is to be able to proactively manage and support the off-vessel connections, gateway, network and ultimately devices. This is where our Support Plans really come into play. We can proactively administer the hardware and airtime in order to deliver maximum bandwidth where it is needed.”
Of course another major question the captain, yacht managers or even owners might have is what about this term ‘future proofing’, is this really possible or will today’s equipment be redundant in three years time?
We asked Matthew Humphreys, EMEA Sales Director at Intellian for his views on this matter. “In the coming months and years we will see new LEO (Low Earth Orbit) and MEO (Medium Earth Orbit) VSAT satellite networks come into operation, with pole- to-pole coverage bringing high-speed connectivity to areas previously impossible to reach. For this reason, it is essential that any satcoms solution for adventure cruising can support multiple orbits and bands. Our NX series antennas work across GEO, MEO and LEO networks, and can be easily modified between the Ku and Ka bands to suit your network of choice. Because LEO and MEO satellites are constantly moving relative to the antenna, dual VSAT antennas are required to ensure continuous connectivity – while one antenna is tracking the satellite in use, the other can seek out the next one ready for handover.”
So can you really have uninterrupted connectivity while cruising the world’s ocean? Humphreys says, “We always recommend
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