Inmarsat Maritime reports that its bonded connectivity service, NexusWave, has managed maximum download speeds of 330–340 Mbps and upload speeds of 70–80 Mbps in real-world testing, as the service is ramped up for the maritime market.
The trials recorded average download speeds of 120–150 Mbps and upload speeds of 20–45 Mbps, the company says, with network availability above 99.99%.
NexusWave combines multiple underlays into a single bonded connection to allow applications to utilise the combined capacity of all available networks rather than switching between them, whether that is Ka-band VSAT, LEO (low earth orbit) satellite connectivity, or terrestrial GSM.
“The results of our real-world tests demonstrate, in the clearest of terms, the peerless performance of NexusWave as a fully managed bonded maritime connectivity service,” said Ben Palmer, President, Inmarsat Maritime.
“The ability to achieve speeds of 340 Mbps derives from the power of network bonding within NexusWave: no individual underlay network within the package can reach these speeds alone. In NexusWave, Inmarsat’s maritime customers secure a unique value proposition: the capacity of multiple solutions with the convenience of a single provider.”
“Part of what makes NexusWave so compelling is its ability to seamlessly integrate additional technologies and networks as they become available. This ensures that the service continuously improves over time, giving customers complete connected confidence amid evolving challenges and requirements.”
