KVH Introduces TracNet™ Coastal and TracNet Coastal Pro 5G/Wi-Fi Terminals and Cellular Data Plans
KVH Industries has launched TracNet Coastal and TracNet Coastal Pro, new marine-grade cellular/Wi-Fi terminals. These systems offer connectivity in 135 countries using KVH Fusion eSIM technology, delivering cellular speeds up to 300 Mbps and data costs as low as $1 per gigabyte. The terminals feature intelligent hybrid switching between cellular and Wi-Fi networks, with the Pro version supporting additional WAN connections like Starlink and OneWeb. Both systems use a single-cable design and include high-gain 5G/LTE antennas with a Wi-Fi bridge in a compact radome.
KVH Industries ha lanciato TracNet Coastal e TracNet Coastal Pro, nuovi terminali cellulari/Wi-Fi di grado marino. Questi sistemi offrono connettività in 135 paesi utilizzando la tecnologia eSIM KVH Fusion, fornendo velocità cellulari fino a 300 Mbps e costi per i dati a partire da $1 per gigabyte. I terminali dispongono di uno switching ibrido intelligente tra reti cellulari e Wi-Fi, con la versione Pro che supporta ulteriori connessioni WAN come Starlink e OneWeb. Entrambi i sistemi utilizzano un design a cavo singolo e includono antenne 5G/LTE ad alta guadagno con un ponte Wi-Fi in un radome compatto.
KVH Industries ha lanzado TracNet Coastal y TracNet Coastal Pro, nuevos terminales marinos de celular/Wi-Fi. Estos sistemas ofrecen conectividad en 135 países utilizando la tecnología eSIM Fusion de KVH, proporcionando velocidades celulares de hasta 300 Mbps y costos de datos tan bajos como $1 por gigabyte. Los terminales cuentan con un cambio híbrido inteligente entre redes celulares y Wi-Fi, siendo la versión Pro compatible con conexiones WAN adicionales como Starlink y OneWeb. Ambos sistemas utilizan un diseño de cable único e incluyen antenas 5G/LTE de alta ganancia con un puente Wi-Fi en un radomo compacto.
KVH Industries는 새로 출시된 해양 등급의 셀룰러/Wi-Fi 단말기인 TracNet Coastal와 TracNet Coastal Pro를 발표했습니다. 이 시스템들은 KVH Fusion eSIM 기술을 사용하여 135개국에서 연결성을 제공하며, 셀룰러 속도는 최대 300 Mbps, 데이터 비용은 기가바이트당 $1로 저렴합니다. 단말기는 셀룰러와 Wi-Fi 네트워크 간의 지능형 하이브리드 스위칭 기능을 갖추고 있으며, Pro 버전은 Starlink 및 OneWeb과 같은 추가 WAN 연결을 지원합니다. 두 시스템 모두 단일 케이블 디자인을 사용하며, 콤팩트한 레이돔에 고이득 5G/LTE 안테나와 Wi-Fi 브릿지를 포함합니다.
KVH Industries a lancé TracNet Coastal et TracNet Coastal Pro, de nouveaux terminaux cellulaires/Wi-Fi de qualité marine. Ces systèmes offrent une connectivité dans 135 pays grâce à la technologie eSIM Fusion de KVH, fournissant des vitesses cellulaires allant jusqu'à 300 Mbps et des coûts de données aussi bas que 1 $ par gigaoctet. Les terminaux disposent d'un commutateur hybride intelligent entre les réseaux cellulaires et Wi-Fi, la version Pro prenant en charge des connexions WAN supplémentaires telles que Starlink et OneWeb. Les deux systèmes utilisent un design à câble unique et incluent des antennes 5G/LTE à gain élevé avec un pont Wi-Fi dans un radôme compact.
KVH Industries hat TracNet Coastal und TracNet Coastal Pro, neue marinegrade Mobilfunk-/Wi-Fi-Terminals, auf den Markt gebracht. Diese Systeme bieten Konnektivität in 135 Ländern mithilfe der KVH Fusion eSIM-Technologie und ermöglichen Mobilfunkgeschwindigkeiten von bis zu 300 Mbps sowie Datenkosten von nur $1 pro Gigabyte. Die Terminals verfügen über intelligentes hybrides Switching zwischen Mobilfunk- und Wi-Fi-Netzen, wobei die Pro-Version zusätzliche WAN-Verbindungen wie Starlink und OneWeb unterstützt. Beide Systeme verwenden ein Einzelkabeldesign und beinhalten hochgewinne 5G/LTE-Antennen mit einer Wi-Fi-Brücke in einem kompakten Radom.
- High-performance cellular speeds up to 300 Mbps
- Competitive data costs as low as $1 per gigabyte
- Wide coverage across 135 countries
- Versatile integration with multiple WAN connections (Pro version)
- Automatic network switching capability reduces data costs
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Insights
The launch of TracNet Coastal represents a significant product expansion in KVH's maritime connectivity portfolio. The system's key technical advantages include
The dual product strategy (standard and Pro versions) effectively segments the market, with the Pro version's additional WAN integration capabilities particularly appealing to higher-end users. The system's single-cable design and automated network switching reduce installation complexity and operating costs. This product launch strengthens KVH's competitive position against emerging LEO satellite solutions while offering complementary integration options.
This product launch aligns with growing demand for reliable maritime connectivity, particularly in the coastal and marina segments. The combination of high-speed cellular, Wi-Fi bridging and flexible integration with satellite services addresses key market needs. The cost-effective data rates and extensive international coverage make it particularly attractive for both commercial and recreational vessels operating primarily in coastal waters.
The system's ability to automatically switch to marina Wi-Fi and support Wi-Fi calling provides significant operational cost advantages. For KVH, this product fills a important market gap and could drive revenue growth in the expanding marine connectivity sector, especially as vessels increasingly require reliable internet for both operations and crew welfare.
Powered by KVH Fusion eSIM technology, TracNet Coastal is a high-powered, single-cable, marine-grade cellular/Wi-Fi solution with data service connectivity in 135 countries
MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KVH Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: KVHI), today introduced its TracNet Coastal and TracNet Coastal Pro terminals, expanding its extensive multi-channel portfolio of maritime products and services with a cellular/Wi-Fi system. TracNet Coastal, which utilizes exclusive KVH Fusion eSIM technology, is a high-performance, single-cable, marine-grade cellular/Wi-Fi solution offering connectivity in 135 countries. In addition to serving as a standalone hybrid communication system, TracNet Coastal is ideal for a hybrid enhancement when coupled with VSAT and low earth orbit (LEO) services.
“The demand for faster, more reliable connectivity is growing for business and personal communications at sea, including the expectation of a home streaming experience onboard,” says Chad Impey, KVH’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Global Support. “TracNet Coastal delivers cellular speeds as fast as 300 Mbps down and data costs as low as
TracNet Coastal provides multi-channel connectivity with its integrated cellular/Wi-Fi system and intelligent hybrid switching. This technology allows customers to save data by automatically switching to the marina Wi-Fi network when the vessel is in port. It can create a versatile, intelligent hybrid network with easy integration with additional WAN connections such as Starlink, OneWeb, the KVH ONE® global HTS network, and others, using the TracNet Coastal Pro Hub or KVH CommBox™ Edge Communications Gateway. The DC-powered marinized system features a single cable and optional unique mounting brackets, making installation quick and straightforward.
“The exclusive KVH Fusion eSIM gives us the ability to continuously deliver the best pricing, performance, and expanded coverage over the air, without customers ever needing to fumble with physical SIM cards,” explains James Tavares, KVH’s Senior Director, Engineering. “With this technology, TracNet Coastal can automatically provision an array of cellular services and intelligently switch among them based on geographic location or other parameters, delivering a truly maintenance-free and seamless global cellular service.”
TracNet Coastal is available in two configurations:
TracNet Coastal
- Highly affordable standalone, self-contained system
- Uses a belowdeck Power-over-Ethernet injector
- High-gain 5G/LTE antennas and a high-performance Wi-Fi bridge in a compact radome, with intelligent hybrid switching between each
- Supports Wi-Fi calling via supported phones, provided an external Wi-Fi network is connected
TracNet Coastal Pro
- The more advanced system employs the same above-deck antenna unit with added features to support standalone use and operate as the hybrid hub for additional WANs
- The DC-powered TracNet Hub delivers intelligent hybrid switching between 5G, Wi-Fi, and up to two additional alternative networks, such as Starlink, OneWeb, VSAT, Iridium, or others
- Belowdeck Wi-Fi and Ethernet router for onboard networking
- Native support for Wi-Fi calling via supported phones
- Includes two slots for user-supplied SIM cards, providing exceptional flexibility
“TracNet Coastal and TracNet Coastal Pro offer powerful solutions for marinas and coastal waters,” Impey concludes. “They are designed for those looking to enhance their current connectivity solutions or to upgrade to a faster, more reliable experience on coastal waters and in port.”
Note to Editors: For more information about TracNet Coastal, please visit https://www.kvh.com/coastal. High-resolution images of KVH products are available at the KVH Press Room Image Library: https://www.kvh.com/imagelibrary.
About KVH Industries, Inc.
KVH Industries, Inc. is a global leader in maritime and mobile connectivity delivered via the KVH ONE network. The company, founded in 1982, is based in Middletown, RI, with research, development, and manufacturing operations in Middletown, RI, and more than a dozen offices around the globe. KVH provides connectivity solutions for commercial maritime, leisure marine, military/government, and land mobile applications on vessels and vehicles, including the TracNet, TracPhone®, and TracVision® product lines, the KVH ONE OpenNet Program for non-KVH antennas, AgilePlans® Connectivity as a Service (CaaS), and the KVH Link crew wellbeing content service.
KVH Industries, Inc., has used, registered, or applied to register its trademarks in the USA and other countries around the world, including but not limited to the following marks: KVH, KVH ONE, TracVision, TracPhone, TracNet, CommBox, and AgilePlans. Other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
For further information, please contact:
Chris Watson
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
KVH Industries, Inc.
Tel: +1 401 845 2441
cwatson@kvh.com
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