Inmarsat Product News

'One world, one number' for all Inmarsat services

Inmarsat is on track to switch to the single dialling code +870 for all its services by the end of 2008.

Repositioning of the Inmarsat-4 (I-4) Satellite

SCHEDULED OUTAGE NOTIFICATION   Following the successful launch of its third I-4 satellite on 18 August 2008, Inmarsat will be repositioning its satellites in order to optimise the network and prepare for the introduction of global I-4 coverage.

Closure of R-BGAN service

New Year repositioning will impact some land services

New Year repositioning set to affect some mariners

Inmarsat’s satellite repositioning programme, to optimise its network and enable the delivery of global broadband services, enters its next phase in early January 2009.

Year-end deadline for switch to single +870 dialling code

Inmarsat is on track to switch to the single dialling code +870 for all its maritime services by the end of 2008 following an extensive 'one world, one number' campaign.

Critical BGAN Update Required by November 21, 2008

Inmarsat I4-F3 satellite has arrived on station over the Americas

Mobile broadband coverage of the world has taken a giant step closer with the launch of the third Inmarsat-4 (I-4) satellite.

I-4 F3 satellite testing successfully completed

The Inmarsat-4 F3 satellite has successfully completed in-orbit tests that confirm its onboard systems are performing as required to provide commercial service. The new addition to the Inmarsat-4 (I-4) fleet has now begun the journey to its final on-station location at 98 degrees west, where it is currently scheduled to enter service on 7 January 2009. The I-4 F3 will be positioned more directly over the Americas than the I-4 F2 spacecraft currently serving the region.

Inmarsat Deploys Solar Panels, Antenna on Third Satellite

Inmarsat confirmed the deployment of the solar panels and large antenna reflector on its third Inmarsat-4 satellite, the company announced Sept. 8. 

I-4 F3 continues deployment after Proton launch success

The Inmarsat-4 F3 satellite has been successfully launched by a Proton Breeze M rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Proton delivers I-4 satellite safely into transfer orbit

The Inmarsat-4 F3 satellite has been successfully launched by a Proton Breeze M rocket into a geosynchronous transfer orbit.

New SAILOR LRIT transceiver

The SAILOR TT-3000LRIT from Thrane & Thrane is an Inmarsat Mini C terminal that complies with the IMO requirements for long range identification and tracking (LRIT).

Satcoms recognised as key factor in crew retention

An Inmarsat-hosted panel discussion, featuring a selection of maritime experts, has highlighted the importance of onboard satellite communications in retaining seafarers.