GSM Oceanwide™
GSM Oceanwide is the only global service that allows your crew to use their own GSM phone in deep sea waters via the Inmarsat satellites. The service allows crewmembers to make phone calls and send SMS messages from any location on board the vessel - inside or outside. GSM Oceanwide also provides reliable voice connectivity, enabling ship managers to quickly contact merchant maritime officers.
GSM Oceanwide is a full mobile service supporting:
- Voice calls outbound and inbound
- SMS messages outbound and inbound
- Voicemail
- SMS notifications
- Phonebook and short dial code functionality of the GSM phone
Benefits for Ship Managers and Owners
Enhanced quality of life for the crew resulting in:
- Improved staff retention and acquisition
- Cost savings on billing, payroll, and training
- Improved productivity through instant access to people and information
- Local control of network operation by the ship’s captain
- Security of reliable hardware and maintenance
- Capability to upgrade for future broadband applications
Benefits for Officers and Crew
- Affordable way to stay in touch with incoming/outgoing calls and SMS messages
- Privacy of making and receiving calls in personal quarters
- Flexibility of talking and texting from any location
- Familiar technology using an existing GSM handset
