On February 26, 2010, KVH announced a new distribution agreement with JRC for the TracPhone V7 satellite communications system and the mini-VSAT Broadband service, which will become JRC's hardware and airtime solution for maritime VSAT communications. JRC will begin selling the KVH-branded TracPhone V7 system on a global basis through its established distributor and dealer channels. JRC will also sell the mini-VSAT Broadband airtime service to non-Japanese vessel owners and operators.
KVH's TracPhone V7 and mini-VSAT broadband solution has a lot going for it: compact size, a seamless global network, broadband connections, and affordable airtime.
The mini-VSAT Broadband service, along with the KVH TracPhone V7 antenna, comprise the first end-to-end 24-inch VSAT antenna, service, and support package available for maritime communications. Together, KVH and ViaSat are currently providing two-way mobile broadcast services from eight secure teleports around the globe utilizing eight beams on seven of the world's most powerful communications satellites. The resulting seamless network offers voice service and Internet access as fast as 512 Kbps (upload) and 2 Mbps (download) at fixed monthly rates.