Bringing 4G On-Board - NeptuLink by MVG, Super-Fast Internet Access for the Maritime Industry

Paris France, April 27, 2015 (Newswire.com) - ​​​Satisfying communication needs

NeptuLink by MVG satisfies the communication needs, bringing super fast internet (100 Mb/s) to maritime users.  From ship to shore with a 20 nautical mile radius (approx 37km), NeptuLink by MVG is suitable for use on board ships and various vessels in coastal areas.

Cost effective and robust solution

Previous offerings were costly, in the region of €15,000 per installation plus expensive charges for calls and data.  NeptuLink by MVG is a high quality system which is available to the market for a fraction of the price. 

NeptuLink by MVG has been designed specifically with maritime in mind, with reinforced mechanics, it is tailored to withstand the harsh marine environment, high winds,  corrosive and often unstable ocean conditions.  Through a two antenna transmitter-reciever, the terminals connect to 4G networks or UMTS, GSM where 4G is not available. 

NeptuLink by MVG allows maritime vessel owners to provide wireless access to everyone on board and maintain optimal communication regardless of:

·         Humidity

·         Sea salt and spray

·         Rolling and pitching motion

·         Vessel type (fishing boats, yachts, research vessels, wind farms, coast guard & sea rescue vessels)

Award winning technology

NeptuLink by MVG is the outcome of two years rigorous research in which MVG has partenered with Thales Communications & Security, Alcatel-Lucent, Déti, Telecom Bretagne, supported by the two innovation hubs, "Images & Réseaux" and "Mer Bretagne Atlantique" (project TMS).

NeptuLink by MVG has already been awarded two prizes for innovation from Prix Compétitivité mécénat Banexi Ventures et Grand Prix Images & Réseaux mécénat Bpifrance.

Need further information?

For more information, please visit the product’s webpage: http://www.microwavevision.com/neptulink

To view the NeptuLink by MVG video please click https://youtu.be/7R-6kc1HoXg

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About MICROWAVE VISION

Since its creation in 1986, The Microwave Vision Group (MVG) has developed a unique expertise in the visualization of electromagnetic waves. These waves are at the heart of our daily lives: Smartphones, computers, tablets, cars, trains and planes -- all these devices and vehicles would not work without them. Year after year, the Group develops and markets systems that allow for the visualization of these waves, while evaluating the characteristics of antennas, and helping speed up the development of products using microwave frequencies.

The Group's mission is to extend this unique technology to all sectors where it will bring strong added value. Since 2012, MVG is structured around 4 departments: AMS (Antenna Measurement Systems), EMC (Electro-Magnetic Compatibility), EIC (Environmental & Industrial Control), and NSH (National Security & Healthcare).

MVG is present in 9 countries, and generates 90% of sales from exports. The Group has over 300 employees and a loyal customer base of international companies. The Group generated revenues of € 51.5 million in 2013. MVG has received the BPI "Innovative Enterprise" certification, and is illegible for PEA-PME.

NYSE-Euronext : ALMIC | Alternext, code ISIN FR 0004058949 | For more information: http://www.microwavevision.com