Stratos will also augment this global high-speed communication service with Stratos' own proprietary communication application technologies, which will enable users to reap extraordinary benefits from this groundbreaking new system.

Inmarsat Fleet service is a feature rich integrated maritime communication service giving the user the chance to choose from ISDN, PSTN, low cost voice and fax telephony and Mobile Packet Data Service (MPDS).

MPDS revolutionizes satellite communications by providing an "always on" data channel where users only pay for data sent and received, not the time connected -- 'Your thinking time is now free.'

This means that for the first time, cost effective Internet access and email, as well as new real-time telemetry, SCADA, navigation and messaging applications are possible. Fleet F77, which is the first phase of Inmarsat Fleet services, will provide dedicated 64Kbps ISDN connectivity to enable high-speed data transfer and high quality voice, fax and video, as well as low cost "mini M" voice telephony and fax.

Stratos makes the most of this new technology by adding on its own suite of premier services for superior voice and data communications. Stratos' unique services, combined with Stratos' unparalleled customer support, allow Fleet F77 users to perform a myriad of tasks with ease.

Stratos applications such as Dynamic Domain Name Server, which allows an MPDS user to be always addressable from the shore; StratosNet for optimized compressed satellite Internet access; StratosOne for integrated email, fax, and telex communications; and Instant Messaging.

Additionally, Stratos' 'Call Alert' application ensures that mariners are constantly contactable by shore-based telephone callers, and users in MPDS mode will be informed of every 'to- mobile' call attempt. Stratos' User Account web page presents MPDS session, firewall and accounting details to the user or administrator as well.

These applications can be used for an array of benefits beyond traditional satellite communications, from careful terminal control and administration to the latest weather forecasts, electronic chart information, news and sports.

"Fleet F77 represents the most cutting-edge technology of satellite communications, and essentially gives shipboard crewmembers the same global access to voice and data communications as any major land-based office hub," said Jim Parm, Stratos COO.

"This new service, especially when combined with Stratos' proprietary value-added technologies, further showcases Stratos' commitment to being the leading provider of robust and comprehensive global communications."

"For the first time cost-effective online access can now be provided for vessel communications," said Robert Johnson, director of maritime services at Inmarsat Limited.

"The high data rates available through Fleet F77 mean that a new, wider range of applications are available to the deep-sea market. Maritime-specific information such as weather and electronic charts can be made available online and updated in real time. Users can also enjoy the benefit of reliable, easy access to e-mail whenever and wherever it is needed," he added.

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