SeaMobile Enterprises, the dominant global service provider of
at-sea communications, connectivity and content services, announced
today it has successfully launched wireless service aboard AIDAdiva,
the newest vessel in the AIDA Cruises fleet. Geolink, a Paris-based
company acquired by SeaMobile earlier this year, already provides its
OceanCell wireless service on the other four AIDA cruise ships. After
the acquisition, SeaMobile upgraded the OceanCell wireless technology
platform on the existing AIDA ships and is now adding service to the
AIDAdiva.
"As Germany's number one cruise line in terms of sales and
passengers, AIDA Cruises continues to be a destination for holidaying
at sea," said Capt. Burkhard Mueller, Vice President Fleet Service of
AIDA Cruises. "Because of our commitment to providing the best
experience for guests aboard our ships, we continue to choose
SeaMobile company, Geolink, to provide simple-to-use, superb
communication for our guests to stay connected with family, friends
and business associates while at sea."
The OceanCell communications service will allow guests and staff
aboard AIDAdiva to use their own cellular phones while at sea.
SeaMobile's proprietary technology is a sophisticated IP/software
based solution that works with any type of GSM wireless phone used by
the guest when accessing the SeaMobile network. This allows virtually
anyone aboard any vessel at sea to use voice services available
through their wireless home carrier, just as they would on land.
SeaMobile has successfully established roaming agreements with major
wireless carriers throughout the world to provide transparent
connectivity for wireless services. Usage charges for appear on the
user's wireless bill from their home carrier.
"We are pleased to continue to partner with AIDA Cruises in
providing communication services for guests aboard all their ships,"
said Pierre Macquet, chief executive officer of Geolink, a SeaMobile
company. "By using the SeaMobile technology platform, AIDA's guests
and staff will be accessing a state-of-the-art GSM cellular switch
located at SeaMobile's teleport. AIDAdiva is now equipped with voice
services for guests who will enjoy setting sail on this newest AIDA
ship for the first time."
AIDA Cruises other ships, which are all equipped with the upgraded
SeaMobile technology platform to deliver Geolink's OceanCell wireless
service, include AIDAcara, AIDAvita and AIDAaura.
Today's announcement follows a series of customer announcements
made by SeaMobile over the past 18 months as the company has quickly
staked a leading position in the maritime and remote location
communications and entertainment services industry. In addition to its
wireless voice and data services, SeaMobile has recently launched WAVE
Entertainment Network, a satellite entertainment network that delivers
40 live and cached television stations to passenger cabins aboard
cruise ships.
About SeaMobile Enterprises
SeaMobile Enterprises is the dominant global service provider of
at-sea communications, connectivity and content services. Our global
VSAT satellite communications network is delivered by the industry
leader, Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN), a SeaMobile
company. With our additional acquisition of Geolink, SeaMobile now
provides broadband satellite and other services for more than 300
maritime vessels throughout the world. Combined with our superior
technology and customer support, we provide always-on connectivity to
deliver a vast array of services for businesses, government entities
and consumers. Services include mobile phone voice and data, wireless
for PDAs and laptops, access to printed versions of more than 350
daily newspapers, live television, internet cafes and much more.
SeaMobile Enterprises offers solutions for cruise lines, ferries,
yachts, casino boats, container ships, fishing vessels, offshore
platforms and the government and military. The company has offices in
Seattle, WA, Miramar, FL, Paris, France, Rome, Italy and Athens,
Greece. For more information, visit www.seamobile.com, www.mtnsat.com
and www.geolink.com.
About Geolink
For 15 years, Geolink has been a pioneer in providing reliable,
continuous and secure telecommunication services, as well as value
added services required by individuals or organizations, where
traditional telecommunication infrastructures are unusable or
non-existent, or can simply not be economically envisaged. Geolink
offers fixed and mobile voice satellite telecommunications solutions,
maritime and land-based broadband data satellite services and on-board
maritime GSM services. In February 2007, Geolink was acquired by
SeaMobile Enterprises. Visit www.geolink.com for more information.
About AIDA Cruises
AIDA Cruises is the number one provider of holiday cruises based
in Germany, with a market share of 36%. It is part of Carnival
Corporation & plc. in the USA. In 2006, its ships had in total 239,000
passengers. The company's revenues were EUR 408 million in 2006. AIDA
currently operates four cruise ships. It is planned to expand the
fleet to seven ships till 2010 including four new cruisers. For more
information, please visit www.aida.de.
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