Satcom1.TV Ssuccessful – Live Streaming TV Channels on 40.000 Feet Available Worldwide

Satcom1 is a satellite communications provider, who specializes in delivering airtime, software and consultancy services to VVIP and head-of-state aircraft. Satcom1’s services are meant for high-demanding clientele, and therefore the company’s R&D department is continuously working to improve the experience onboard aircraft and tailor services according to customers’ needs and expectations.

Satcom1 not only keeps their customers connected at all times by providing access to internet, voice services and “office-in-the-sky” features. Now, Satcom1 also enables its customers to watch their favorite TV channels real-time, while in-flight.

The service called “Satcom1.TV” was launched in May 2015 but has since proven to become a significant success in VVIP market. Particularly, Middle East aircraft owners have been really pleased with service on board. Satcom1 has now delivered this service to; Airbus, Boeing, Gulfstream and Bombardier business jet owners. All aircraft using Satcom1.TV are also using onboard Satcom1s AvioIP router software. That application suite enables them to use Inmarsat SwfitBroadband channel aggregation among other features. First service launch of Satcom1.TV has been made on a head-of-state Airbus A340, owned by an undisclosed client.

Satcom1.TV is based on IPTV technology. This means, that the channels are transmitted via an internet connection. Naturally, this requires a high-speed internet solution installed in the aircraft, which can be easily provided by Satcom1 via AvioIP Software Suite and a router installation.

Karina Larsen, VP and co-founder of Satcom1, states “I am extremely proud of Satcom1’s team, who has made the Satcom1.TV network fully operational on 800 kbps data speed by using only 2 aggregated SwiftBroadband channels. The client has been very satisfied to receive his preferred IPTV channels onboard via Satcom1.TV. Certainly Satcom1 strives to facilitate even better quality solutions moving forward. It is always our prime focus to provide the best quality of service, which is simultaneous on several devices on board e.g. laptop, iPad and TV screens.e new KA-band. The core channels requested here in Middle East has been OSN, BeIN Sports, SkyUK, which we are proud to deliver to our clients.”

The Satcom1.TV service can be delivered to anyone, who has a router platform with the Satcom1 AvioIP software which provides SBB aggregation (bonding of two channels), as well as Swiftbroadband of minimum two channels onboard. Alternatively - KA-band installation (coming in Q2 2016 with first installations of JetWave KA-band hardware being completed). On top of that, Satcom1 must be contracted as an airtime provider by the client.

“What is really wonderful” - states Mrs. Larsen – “is that we expect that our customer base will switch into new, much faster and robust satellite solutions, like Inmarsat Ka-Band (JX) or Exede-In- the-Air KA-Band by ViaSat in the coming years. Since Satcom1 has its own ready-to-use IPTV solution, we can easily exceed customers’ needs with more bandwidth. High-Definition (HD) IPTV will be a natural evolution of today’s Satcom1.TV. Once new KA-Band networks are officially in service, the customers will be able to enjoy their favorite channels in superior quality, wherever they fly.”

Today, Satcom1 services all connectivity solutions within the satellites; Inmarsat, ViaSat and Iridium solutions for airtime and services. Satcom1 has also been appointed reseller of JX hardware – JetWave, by Honeywell.

Satcom1 is exhibiting at NBAA, booth #N1528 and has demonstration of Satcom1.TV available at the booth.

About Satcom1

Satcom1 has been developing innovative connectivity solutions for “office in the sky” services since 2003 based on extensive first-hand experience in satellite communications and aeronautical field support. Today, Satcom1 provides a complete cabin and cockpit airtime solution, software and consultancy to any size business jet, head-of-state, military, helicopters and VVIP aircraft worldwide and offers support in 11 languages. Headquarters based in Copenhagen (Denmark); R&D and Support Center located at Paris Le Bourget Airport, France; sales & consultancy offices in Dubai (UAE) and San Antonio, TX (USA); China office under establishment.

For more information please contact [email protected], visit www.satcom1.com or follow @Satcom1_tweets on Twitter.