Etisalat by E& has announced the launch of its Maritime SATCOMS portfolio, providing comprehensive satellite communication services to vessels operating in UAE territorial waters and beyond. The services cover a wide range of maritime industry demands, offering fully managed solutions that comply with local regulations. The portfolio caters to private yachts, commercial shipping, and oil barges of all sizes, serving customers across 16 countries and an extensive customer base of 164 million in the Asia, Middle East, and North Africa regions.
Oscar Garcia, Senior Vice President of Business Marketing and Product Innovation at Etisalat by E&, expressed excitement about the launch, positioning the company as a regional ICT enabler for ship owners and operators. The services offer a seamless maritime experience, combining reliable SATCOMS deployment with innovation and expertise.
The maritime service from Etisalat by E& comes with several benefits for mobility clients, including flexible bandwidth options at competitive prices, higher committed information rates, 24/7 support services, and full compliance with local regulations. The company leverages its UAE-based satellite earth stations, operational since 1968, to serve regional SATCOMS mobility clients. These facilities provide high throughput satellite coverage across multiple frequency bands and geographical regions, managed locally through the UAE satellite operations centre.
The complete maritime ICT solution suite includes Managed Internet, Managed Wi-Fi, Managed TV, IoT, and other applications for crew welfare. Additional services encompass antenna and telecom infrastructure hosting, space segment leasing, managed security, and core telecom services such as internet, private network, and voice services. The portfolio offers a range of downlink/uplink speed options to accommodate diverse maritime requirements.
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