Marlink's WaveCall™ system is suitable for a variety of maritime environments, including leisure yachts and commercial vessels with lower bandwidth requirements. Using the 1 meter Ku-band antenna, WaveCall™ provides regional, multi-regional and global coverage at a fixed, affordable price.

WaveCall™ is an affordable and versatile communications solution offering email, Internet, telephony, news, banking and remote business applications. Each service is easily accessible with always-on Internet access and IP-based services.

Using a global teleport network and the industry-leading 1 meter Ku-band antenna system, WaveCall™ enables fast, cost-efficient communications at sea. The technology is designed specifically for maritime use and is stabilized to withstand extreme marine environments.

Business or Leisure

Using a shared access system makes WaveCall™ suitable for a variety of maritime applications including commercial shipping, fishing and leisure yachts. A variety of requirements can be met with the WaveCall™ range of applications, including file and image transfer, email, Virtual Private Networks, and database backup.

WaveCall™ is based on the industry-leading iDirect technology solution. The system has been developed to satisfy the needs of regional and multi-regional vessels which have lower bandwidth requirements.

Always on – Fixed price

WaveCall™ provides highly reliable access to the Internet and corporate networks. Using pooled bandwidth, WaveCall™ allows users to benefit from reduced communications costs, with data provided for a fixed monthly price and unlimited usage. The service charge includes all incoming and outgoing communication costs between the vessel and the Marlink teleport, yielding predictable communications expenses for the customer.

Coverage

WaveCall™ provides regional and multi regional coverage on a global scale with seamless Ku-band coverage in the majority of key shipping routes, including the North Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and the Indian Ocean regions.

Internet

The unlimited data transfer allowance within the fixed monthly cost enables fast download of large data files and email with data rates of up to 1024 Kbps for shore-to-vessel communications and up to 256 Kbps for vessel-to-shore communications.

High speed connectivity allows access to data applications at speeds of up to 1 Mbps. Internet access is always-on, enabling the vessel to stay connected with the world at all times. Customs and harbour applications can be completed online and submitted via email, substantially speeding-up the process, reducing administration and increasing productivity. With the ability for the vessel to be connected to the shore HQ continually, business never stops.

Telephony

WaveCall™ telephone lines offer high Quality of Service (QoS) voice calls through an internal PSTN infrastructure. With phone lines and computers capable of simultaneous use, calling a vessel from shore is as simple as calling a terrestrial fixed line.

How WaveCall™ Works

WaveCall™ provides a broadband connection via satellite from the vessel to the public Internet and Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). The system performs in the same way as any standard terrestrial voice and data network.

GNMS iDirect architecture, the latest platform from iDirect, is deployed throughout Marlink’s network, providing a dynamic bandwidth allocation with multiple frequencies. Use of the iDirect Real Time Traffic Management system enables the high quality transmission of voice applications that are less tolerant to delay or jitter. WaveCall™ with iDirect provides its users with IP-based technology which maximizes utilization of bandwidth. System, network and traffic classification are prioritized with unlimited service levels and bandwidth management.

24/7 Global Customer Support

With offices at strategic locations around the world, Marlink provides an exceptional level of customer support, service and installation, offering local advice and an in-depth knowledge of cultural and logistical requirements in all global regions. Wherever the vessel is located, the Marlink team is on hand 24/7, maintaining your satellite communications.

Summary of Key Features: Data rates of up to 1024 Kbps for shore-to-vessel communications Data rates of up to 256 Kbps for vessel-to-shore communications Easy stand-alone or network compatible installation Regional, multi-regional and global Ku-band coverage Pooled bandwidth for reduced communication costs 24/7 worldwide customer support

Summary of Key Benefits: Fixed monthly pricing for unlimited usage Pooled bandwidth allows users to benefit from reduced communications costs High speed connectivity - access data applications at speeds of up to 1 Mbps Crew members stay connected keeping family and friends a phone call or email away Vessel is always connected to the main office meaning business never stops Customs and harbour applications can be completed online and submitted via email IP access to the Internet and corporate networks enables fast download of large data files and emails Unlimited data transfer allowance High Quality of Service (QoS) for voice calls through an internal PSTN infrastructure Easy, stand-alone or network compatible installation Regional, multi-regional and global coverage 24/7 global customer support