Satellite News

Join Mackay Communications’ Satellite Services team at our upcoming trade show exhibits, conferences, & seminars.  We look forward to discussing how satellite communication solutions can best fit your application and improve your business operations. Any questions, contact: Mackay Satellite Services  +1 919-850-3100, satserv@mackaycomm.com (Click for 2019 Mackay MARINE Events, inclusive of Mackay’s Maritime Satellite products) Mackay… Read More

Click Title-Link for pdf : MetOcean Telematics Named Sole Provider of ThalesLINK Terminals and Iridium Certus Airtime to Mackay Communications Inc. Dartmouth, NS, Canada (November 21, 2018) MetOcean Telematics has been awarded a global distribution agreement to become the sole provider of Thales LINK terminals, and Iridium Certus satellite airtime to Mackay Communications Inc..  Mackay Communications… Read More

Telemed Backpack Proof of Concept Connectivity in Remote Alaska  (link to printable pdf) Partners In Energy can provide Telemedicine Solutions for your organization. Our network of partners allow us to provide hardware and software solutions that are customized to your needs. In addition, Partners In Energy is a distributor and authorized representative for SwyMed telemedicine… Read More

Inmarsat Multi-Voice Service Do you remember when Inmarsat Fleet-77 provided up to 6 voice lines and you could call, or be called from the bridge, the Captain’s day room, the Ship’s office, the Chief Engineer’s office, or even the ECR? Many were disappointed when Inmarsat’s shiny new FleetBroadband service only provided one voice line?   Several… Read More

Mackay Communications – SIM Cards What You Need To Know But No One Ever Told You PDF Version   (Subscriber Identity Module) SIM Cards are the mechanism for provisioning service on Iridium and Inmarsat voice and IP data terminals and can be compared to SIM cards used in Global System for Mobiles (GSM) or personal… Read More

Mackay Communications is happy to announce that we have signed a global distribution agreement with Lars Thrane A/S for their complete portfolio of navigation and communications products. Lars Thrane  specializes in design and manufacturing of high-performance satellite communications systems focusing on the current and enhanced Iridium satellite network along with navigation sensors using the latest,… Read More

Visit Mackay Communications’ Satellite Services team at one of our upcoming satellite tradeshows, conferences or seminars.  We look forward to discussing how satellite communications equipment and service can best fit your application and improve your business operations. Any questions, feel free to contact us at: Mackay Satellite Services    +1 919-850-3100, satserv@mackaycomm.com Mackay Land-Mobile Satellite 2018 Trade… Read More

Have you ever wondered what your satellite technician was saying? Were they using really technical jargon that you didn’t understand? Use this glossary about Satellite Basics Terms to understand what they were saying. And don’t worry we have attached a PDF so that you can download this and use it wherever you are. Download the… Read More

Inmarsat Termination Dates & Retirement Dates of select Satellite Services.  Of immediate interest is the March 31, 2018 termination of Inmarsat’s Fleet 33 (F33) and Fleet 55 (F55) Marine Satellite Services. Included in the listing are Mackay’s recommended upgrade path options to consider when replacing the F33 and F55 terminals/service, and others no longer supported.   Inmarsat… Read More

Raleigh, NC, USA Oct. 17, 2017. . .  Mackay Communications Inc., a worldwide marine electronics and airtime service provider, is proud to announce it has signed a Partner agreement with Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT.L) to distribute its award-winning Fleet Xpress service to the global maritime market including deep sea vessels, commercial fishing, oil and gas, defense,… Read More