KVHBecause of the size of the equipment required for VSAT, vessel’s under 100ft in length don’t lend themselves to regular maritime VSAT technology where the domes can be 4 ft +. With that said, the KVH V7 and V3 are excellent alternatives as they offer flexible service plans and equipment that is not as large or as expensive. TracPhone V7 TracPhone V3 Service KVH mini-VSAT Broadband Airtime KVH mini-VSAT Broadband Airtime Service Coverage Area Global Global Maximum Downlink Rate (Shore-to-Ship) 2 Mbps 2 Mbps Maximum Uplink Rate (Ship-to-Shore) 512 Kbps 128 Kbps Billing Method Speed-based or Metered Metered Typical Cost per MB transmitted $$1.00 USD $0.99 USD Typical Cost per minute for Voice $0.05 USD (speed-based plans) $0.49 USD Antenna Dome Standard Diameter x Height/Weight 26″ x 27″/60 lbs (66 cm x 69 cm/27 kg) 15.5″ x 17.5″ / 25 lbs (39.4 cm x 44.5 cm / 11.3 kg) Antenna Dome Alternate Diameter x Height/Weight 35″ x 39″/97 lbs (89 cm x 99 cm/44 kg) 19″ x 21″ / 30 lbs (49 cm x 53 cm / 13.6 kg) Matching TracVision Antenna Available Standard – M7, HD7 Alternate – M9 Standard – M3 Alternate – M5 Voice KVH “Enhanced Voice” Service or Maritime GSM Service1 KVH “Enhanced Voice” Service Fax Group 3 fax Group 3 fax |