Globe Wireless goes live today as Inmarsat’s newest FleetBroadband Distribution Partner.  Frank Coles CEO and President of Globe Wireless announced “Today Globe reinvents FleetBroadband.  Our solution is aimed at the needs of the crew and business! Our bundles are complete, compelling and competitive and they are designed for mariners by mariners.”

Commenting on the appointment, he went on to say: “We are proud and honored to be recognized by the satellite communications leader, Inmarsat, as one of the premier providers of maritime communications solutions.” 

Andrew Sukawaty, Chairman and CEO of Inmarsat said, "We look forward to working with the team at Globe Wireless and welcome them as Distribution Partners for FleetBroadband. They are a valued addition to our family of DPs and will provide further choice for our global customer base."

About Globe Wireless:

Globe Wireless is the world’s leading provider of total solutions in the field of communications, operational and IT solutions to the maritime industry. Globe Wireless serves over 550 ships operators with over 9,600 ships using its products and services. Globe Wireless designs, builds, sells, installs, supports, and services all of the products and services that are offered to customers. Globe has a direct relationship with the customer and is able to “touch the ship” anywhere in the world at anytime.

About Inmarsat

Inmarsat plc (LSE: ISAT) is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications.  Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air.  The company's services are delivered through a global network of distribution partners and service providers.  For the year ended 31 December 2008, Inmarsat plc had total revenue of US$ 996.7 million (2007: $576.5 million) with an EBITDA of US$531.2 million (2007: $388.1 million).  For more information, please visit www.inmarsat.com.

For additional information:

Shane Rossbacher
Vice President, Product Management
Globe Wireless
Telephone: +1-321-309-1339
Email: shane.rossbacher@globewireless.com

 

John Warehand
PR Manager
Inmarsat
Tel No: +44-20-7728-1579
Email: john_warehand@inmarsat.com