Inmarsat Maritime Secures Industry Award for Advanced Bonded Connectivity Solution Enhancing Vessel Operations and Crew Experience

Inmarsat Maritime Secures Industry Award for Advanced Bonded Connectivity Solution Enhancing Vessel Operations and Crew Experience

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime has won the Maritime Mobility Innovation award at the MSUA 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards for its NexusWave bonded connectivity service, which delivers seamless, high-speed internet at sea by combining multiple networks simultaneously. The solution offers speeds of up to 340 Mbps, high reliability with over 99.9 percent availability, and secure, unlimited data access, supporting digital operations, cloud applications and real-time communication. Beyond operational benefits, NexusWave enhances crew well-being by providing reliable access to streaming, video calls and social connectivity. Already adopted by major global shipping companies, the scalable service represents a significant advancement in maritime communications and supports the evolving needs of both vessel operations and onboard crews.

(PRESS RELEASE) WASHINGTON, D.C., United States, 25-Mar-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has been awarded the Maritime Mobility Innovation award at the Mobile Satellite Users Association 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards for its fully managed bonded connectivity service, NexusWave. The solution introduces a new approach to maritime communications by combining multiple network connections simultaneously, delivering consistent, high-speed connectivity at sea.

NexusWave has been specifically developed to address the increasing demands of modern maritime operations. Unlike conventional systems that switch between networks, the service uses a network-bonding capability that aggregates and distributes data traffic across multiple links in real time. This ensures uninterrupted connectivity and a more stable user experience for both vessel operators and crew members.

During sea trials, the solution demonstrated download speeds of up to 340 megabits per second and upload speeds of up to 80 megabits per second. It is designed to provide unlimited data usage, built-in security features, and service availability exceeding 99.9 percent, even in areas with high connectivity demand. These capabilities support a wide range of operational needs, including digital workflows, cloud-based systems, cybersecurity measures, remote technical support, and continuous ship-to-shore communication.

In addition to operational efficiency, NexusWave enhances onboard living conditions by enabling reliable access to digital services commonly available on land. Crew members can benefit from high-quality video calls, streaming services and social connectivity, contributing to improved well-being and supporting retention in a sector where connectivity expectations continue to rise. The solution also aligns with evolving maritime labour standards related to onboard digital access.

The service has already been adopted by major global shipping companies, including Evergreen, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Anglo-Eastern, Caribe Tankers and EXMAR. Designed for scalability, NexusWave can be deployed across individual vessels or entire fleets and is built to incorporate additional satellite capacity as it becomes available.

By integrating advanced network-bonding technology with a fully managed service model, Inmarsat Maritime is advancing the capabilities of maritime communications, enabling more resilient operations and improved connectivity experiences at sea.

About Inmarsat Maritime

Inmarsat Maritime is a Viasat company and continues to power the digitalisation of the maritime industry. With over 40 years of experience, Inmarsat Maritime offers reliable and innovative solutions that enable ship owners and operators to stay connected, navigate safely, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure crew welfare.

Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people’s lives anywhere they are – on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space. In May 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner. Learn more at www.viasat.com, the Viasat News Room or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads and YouTube.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements about the features and benefits of the NexusWave solution. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: our ability to access third-party capacity and services; risks associated with the construction, launch and operation of satellites, including the effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in satellite performance; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the ViaSat-3 class satellites and any future satellite we may construct or acquire; unexpected expenses related to our satellite projects; our ability to successfully implement our business plan for our broadband services on our anticipated timeline or at all; capacity constraints in our business in the lead-up to the launch of services on our satellites; our ability to successfully develop, introduce and sell new technologies, products and services; and other factors affecting the maritime sector.  In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in our SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

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SOURCE: Viasat, Inc.