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MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In an effort to expand its communications capacity and take advantage of affordable, emerging commercial satellite services, the United States Coast Guard is in the process of deploying the TracPhone® V7 and mini-VSAT Broadband(sm) service from KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI) on its 110 ft and 225 ft cutters. Intended to replace older satellite communications systems and services, the KVH integrated antenna and service solution is now offering increased bandwidth, reduced operating costs, and seamless coverage in key operational areas for the Coast Guard vessels.

"We are extremely proud to be supporting the men and women of the United States Coast Guard as they carry out vital missions around the globe," said Martin Kits van Heyningen, KVH's chief executive officer. "Real-time, reliable communications are critical, both to the operational safety and effectiveness of these vessels but also to the morale of their crews. We are grateful for the trust and confidence that the Coast Guard has shown in KVH, our rugged TracPhone hardware, and our global satellite communications network."

The mini-VSAT Broadband service, along with the KVH TracPhone V7 antenna, comprise the first end-to-end 24-inch VSAT antenna, service, and support package available for maritime communications. Seven secure earth stations around the globe, together with seven of the world's most powerful communications satellites, bring affordable, high-speed Internet connections and crystal clear voice service to maritime customers through the KVH mini-VSAT Broadband network.

Visit http://www.minivsat.com for additional details regarding the TracPhone V7 and mini-VSAT Broadband service along with maps illustrating the current and planned coverage for mini-VSAT Broadband service.

Note to Editors: High-resolution, press-ready images of KVH's TracPhone systems are available at http://press.kvh.com for download and editorial use.

About KVH Industries, Inc.

Middletown, RI-based KVH Industries, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, KVH Europe A/S, are leading providers of in-motion satellite TV and communications systems, having designed, manufactured, and sold more than 150,000 mobile satellite antennas for applications on vessels, vehicles, and aircraft. KVH's mission is to connect mobile customers around the globe with the same digital television entertainment, communications, and Internet services that they enjoy in their homes and offices.

This release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, for example, the service rollout plans, the functionality, characteristics, quality and performance of KVH's products and technology; anticipated innovation and product development; and customer demand, preferences, requirements and expectations. The actual results could differ materially. Factors that may cause such differences include, among others, the unpredictability of military budget priorities as well as the order timing, purchasing schedules and priorities for our defense products; risks associated with the delivery or performance of critical hardware; changes in the costs and capabilities of competing offerings; and those other risk factors discussed in KVH's most recent Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. KVH does not assume any obligation to update its forward-looking statements to reflect new information or developments.

KVH and TracPhone are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. "mini-VSAT Broadband" is a service mark of KVH Industries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

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