STM’s maritime solutions for marine communications services provide all the benefits of a carrier-class SatLink network for traditional ISPs and telecom carriers. Plus, it meets the unique requirements for global mobility for all types of marine vessels (e.g., cruise ships, ferries, freighters, fishing vessels, and private yachts) when paired with a stabilized marine antenna system.

Advantages of STM's Maritime Solutions include:

• Roaming between coverage

• Flat rate service
• Up to 4 Mbps downloads
• 24 x 7 support

The special SatLink Maritime VSATs (e.g., SatLink 1910 Maritime) work with the corresponding features implemented in the STM teleport or hub to allow global roaming and handle the roll and pitch of the seas, making the services less susceptible to outages. SatLink Maritime VSATs are also equipped with a GPS and special software for fast log-on and smooth transitions between different satellite beams while roaming.

STM’s marine mobile solution allows you to define a different type and scope of service for each marine vessel served. Services can include Broadband Internet, operator defined VoIP services, and even standard cellular telephony services such as GSM and new 3G and 4G services. Each vessel can be given its own bandwidth and QoS policies. Speeds up to 4 Mbps of forward link capacity to a given vessel and up to 640 kbps return link to the mainland are offered from STM's global teleports. Higher return link capacities are feasible with custom implementations and dedicated SatLink hubs.

STM Services

STM also offers a comprehensive array of service capabilities tailored to specific needs of maritime mobile implementations, including:

• Global Teleport Services with capabilities such as:
  • STM Connect – a flexible connectivity option with Bandwidth-on-Demand (BoD)
  • STM Multicast
  • Global coverage
  • VoIP Services
  • VPN (interconnection with terrestrial networks)
  • Global Interconnection between subsidiaries
• Emergency and disaster recovery services
• Full satellite network planning & design
• Turnkey Hub deployments and overall VSAT network project management
• Full network operation and maintenance services
  • Backup Services
  • Staffing for hub operations
  • Preventative and responsive maintenance
  • Installation
  • Field support

In addition, 24x7 year round global customer support is provided in English and Spanish for all STM products and service offerings. Click here for more information on STM service capabilities. Contact STM about service capabilities at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

STM SatLink System

The SatLink system from STM enables scalable, high-availability DVB-RCS networks optimized for Internet Protocol (IP) communications, including: VSATs, turnkey hub and gateway systems, hub components, and value-added options for advanced data, voice and video networking via satellite. Benefits of using SatLink products:

• Innovator Leader in DVB-RCS standards
• Turnkey Solutions
• Leader in MF-TDMA Networking Technology