By
Rebecca Gibson |
Maritime communications provider MTN Communications (MTN) has installed its new iDirect X7 high-performance satellite modem on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Breakaway.
Following a six-month test process in its Florida engineering lab, MTN’s most advanced satellite modem was fitted to the Norwegian ship, significantly improving the efficiency and throughput of the vessel’s communications system.
“Norwegian strives to deliver an unparalleled connectivity experience to passengers and crew,” said Vincent Cirel, senior vice president and CIO, Norwegian. “We were thrilled to be the testbed for the X7. It has performed extremely well and will be a cornerstone to support the insatiable demand for the high-throughput internet, TV, voice and app services on our ships.”
The X7 satellite modem enables speeds of up to 100 megabytes per second and enhanced beam switching through faster network acquisition. It also has advanced adaptive modulation techniques and is optimised for MTN’s high-throughput multi spotbeam satellite platform, which will be available in 2015.
“As our patented MTN Nexus next-generation hybrid communications ecosystem becomes a reality this year, the X7 will play a critical role,” said Kevin McCarthy, COO, MTN. “We will start deploying X7 modems on many vessels for partners, such as Norwegian, that share our passion for, and commitment to, transforming communications at sea.”