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OneWeb Maritime Internet

LEO broadband designed for enterprise and government users: CIR guarantees, SLAs, security controls and high‑latitude coverage.

OneWeb Maritime Internet

Overview

OneWeb delivers enterprise‑grade LEO connectivity (~1,200 km) with 25–50 ms latency and 100–200 Mbps typical throughput. The differentiator is CIR (Committed Information Rate) plans and global SLAs, giving predictable performance where compliance and uptime are non‑negotiable.

Technology & hardware

User terminals are stabilized maritime antennas engineered for continuous operation in heavy seas. Installations typically take 2–4 days (topside mounts, below‑deck equipment, cabling, and network handover). The service integrates cleanly with enterprise firewalls, private WANs and SD‑WAN controllers.

Where it fits (real deployments)

  • Polar and high‑latitude routes: Arctic/Antarctic operations where GEO often falls short.
  • Corporate fleets: guaranteed bandwidth for ERP, ECDIS updates, remote desktop, security tooling.
  • Government/defense/research: regulatory alignment, encryption requirements, and change‑controlled networks.

Operations & lifecycle

Bandwidth can be contracted as CIR with clear SLAs and change windows; traffic policies and segmentation are first‑class citizens. We implement per‑application QoS and business/crew isolation to align with corporate IT policy.

Limitations & when to go hybrid

Compared to Starlink, OneWeb is premium‑priced and installations are more involved. For some operators the sweet spot is OneWeb + VSAT (CIR + CIR) or OneWeb + Starlink (CIR + burst), depending on route risk and budget.

SatCast add‑ons (optional)

  • Enterprise VoIP with global numbering, SBC integration and prioritized voice queues.
  • Customer portal for usage, alerts, audit trails and SLA dashboards.
  • Crew billing & vouchers with detailed per‑user statistics and monthly reconciliation.

Frequently asked questions

What coverage does OneWeb provide?

OneWeb offers global LEO coverage including polar routes and high latitudes, where GEO satellites may not reach.

How long is the installation?

OneWeb terminals are typically installed within 2–4 days.

What speeds and latency can I expect?

Typical throughput is 100–200 Mbps with latency around 25–50 ms, also depending on chosen plan.

Is certification required?

Yes, all OneWeb equipment is class-approved for maritime operation.

Can OneWeb be combined with VSAT?

Yes, hybrid connectivity is recommended for redundancy and guaranteed uptime.

What are the monthly OPEX costs?

OneWeb CIR packages vary based on bandwidth. Pricing starts from a few hundreds per month.