KVH Surpasses 200,000 Mobile Satellite Antennas for Broadband Connectivity and Satellite TV Reception
“We are tremendously proud to have surpassed the 200,000 antenna milestone and see it as a testament to our innovation and our pioneering efforts in bringing a new generation of connectivity and entertainment solutions to mobile users,” says Martin Kits van Heyningen, KVH’s chief executive officer. “In a world that is ever more focused on broadband connectivity and instant access to news and entertainment, KVH has set the pace for providing products and services that people count on whether they are on land or at sea.”
KVH’s satellite communications antenna systems include the award-winning TracPhone V-IP series, which is designed exclusively for KVH’s mini-VSAT Broadbandsm network. Launched in 2007, mini-VSAT Broadband provides connectivity to commercial vessels and recreational yachts around the world, and is the market share leader in maritime VSAT by a 2:1 margin over its nearest competitor, according to an independent industry report*. KVH’s TracPhone systems have been recognized with 13 awards by the
KVH’s TracPhone V-IP series antennas have enabled seafarers in the middle of the ocean to communicate with their families, ship owners to optimize operational efficiency, cruising yacht owners to stay connected to their onshore life, and fleets of
The company’s award-winning TracVision products are powerful satellite TV systems designed to provide the tracking, reception, and coverage needed for myriad marine and land applications — whether it is a family out for a day of fishing off the coast or a sports team traveling by bus to a competition. Compatible with nearly all Ku-band direct-to-home (DTH) services around the globe, the TracVision line was a breakthrough development when originally launched in 1994 and has continued to establish technological benchmarks. TracVision advancements include such features as RingFireTM antenna technology for signal strength, and TriADTM technology for simultaneous reception of TV broadcasts from three separate Ku- and Ka-band satellites.
The versatility of the TracVision line means there is a choice for nearly every need — whether a boat owner, commercial vessel, patrol fleet, RV user, emergency responder, or charter bus passenger — to have reliable access to satellite TV programming with affordability and convenience. KVH’s TracVision systems have been recognized with product awards from the
“KVH is known in the mobile satellite market for our dedication to creating new solutions to meet our customers’ needs,” says Mr. Kits
Note to Editors: For more information about KVH’s TracPhone V-IP satellite communications systems and mini-VSAT Broadband network, please visit www.minivsat.com/one. For more information about KVH’s TracVision satellite television antenna systems, please visit www.kvh.com/tracvision. High-resolution images of KVH products are available at the
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*KVH is the world’s No. 1 maritime VSAT supplier as measured by vessels equipped with mini‑VSAT Broadband service, according to the COMSYS Maritime VSAT Report, 4th Edition,
For further information, please contact:Jill Connors ,Media & Communications Manager KVH Industries, Inc. Tel: +1 401.851.3824 jconnors@kvh.com