VSAT technology is an increasingly important investment decision for shipowners to allow them to monitor daily operations and improve crew communications. Owners use VSAT to deploy internet of things (IoT) technology on vessels and allocate controlled online access to seafarers. KVH Industries, one of the largest suppliers of Ku-band VSAT worldwide, lays out the benefits of using VSAT rather than remaining with L-band satellite communications. KVH has seen more than 90% growth in year-on-year VSAT installations and in February this year, its maritime VSAT sales surpassed 9,000 terminals.
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