- $658.33/month, up to 25 MB
- Inmarsat FleetBroadband
- One-month minimum
Inmarsat maritime airtime
Inmarsat FleetBroadband Plans: Maritime Voice and Data, Billed Monthly
Keep your vessel connected on the Inmarsat L-band network: $658.33 per month with up to 25 MB of Standard IP, a one-month minimum and clear rates for calls, SMS and Streaming IP.
Plans starting at$658.33per month
- Up to 25 MB included
- One-month minimum
- Renew online
- Since 197450+ years in satellite communications
- Built for vesselsMaritime L-band voice and data
- Secure checkoutSubscribe or renew online
- Expert supportSatellite specialists by phone and email
Overview
FleetBroadband airtime in brief
Inmarsat FleetBroadband brings voice, SMS and IP data to commercial vessels, fishing fleets and yachts through a fixed maritime terminal on the Inmarsat L-band network.
Our FleetBB Monthly Plan keeps your line active on a monthly postpaid plan, with an allowance of Standard IP and every other service billed at published rates. For portable use on land, see BGAN postpaid.
In short: The FleetBB Monthly Plan costs $658.33 per month with up to 25 MB of Standard IP and a one-month minimum duration. Extra Standard IP costs $42.15 per MB, calls start at $0.69 per minute and Streaming IP at $0.73 per minute. A new line costs $783.33 for the first payment.
FleetBroadband at a glance
- Service
- Inmarsat FleetBroadband
- Plan
- FleetBB Monthly Plan
- Monthly fee
- $658.33
- Allowance
- Up to 25 MB per month
- Extra data
- $42.15 per MB
- Voice
- From $0.69 per minute
- Streaming IP
- From $0.73 per minute
- Activation
- +$125 (new line)
- Minimum
- One month
FleetBroadband postpaid plan
Inmarsat FleetBroadband monthly plan
One monthly plan with up to 25 MB of Standard IP, a one-month minimum duration and transparent usage rates. Accept the Airtime Service Agreement, then check out securely. All prices in US dollars.
Please accept the Airtime Service Agreement before you order.
Inmarsat FleetBroadband postpaid
FleetBB Monthly Plan
Best for: Vessels that need always-on L-band voice and data with no long-term contract.
$658.33/ month
- Monthly allowanceUp to 25 MB
- Minimum durationOne month
- Standard IP beyond allowance$42.15 per MB
- First activation (new line)+$125
- NetworkInmarsat L-band, GEO
What's included
- Up to 25 MB of Standard IP each month
- Voice, SMS, ISDN and Streaming IP at listed rates
- One monthly invoice
- Renew online by secure checkout
How the monthly plan works
Your monthly fee covers up to 25 MB of Standard IP. Data beyond the allowance, calls, SMS, ISDN and Streaming IP are billed at the rates below on your monthly invoice.
- Monthly plan$658.33up to 25 MB
- Extra data$42.15per MB out of bundle
- Calls$0.69+per minute
Service details
As listed for this plan
- ServiceInmarsat FleetBroadband
- NetworkGlobal, GEO satellites, L-band
- Streaming IPUp to 256 kbps
- BillingMonthly, postpaid
Subscribe or renew online at $658.33 per month. For a new line, the first payment is $783.33 including the activation fee: contact our team and we set up the activation for you.
Usage rates
FleetBroadband usage rates
Every rate that applies to the FleetBB Monthly Plan, grouped by service. Rates are per MB, per minute or per message as shown.
Data and ISDN
Standard IP and ISDN
- Standard IP, in bundle$26.33per MB
- Standard IP, out of bundle$42.15per MB
- ISDN$8.55per min
Voice calls and SMS
From your FleetBroadband terminal
- To fixed lines$0.72per min
- To cellular$0.83per min
- To BGAN$0.69per min
- To FleetBroadband$0.93per min
- To SwiftBroadband$0.93per min
- To GSPS (IsatPhone)$0.93per min
- To voicemail$0.93per min
- SMS$0.62per SMS
Symmetrical Streaming IP
Guaranteed bandwidth, billed per minute
- 8 kbps$0.73per min
- 16 kbps$1.48per min
- 24 kbps$2.18per min
- 32 kbps$6.12per min
- 64 kbps$8.32per min
- 128 kbps$24.43per min
- 256 kbps$48.85per min
Voice to other MSS networks
Calls to other satellite networks
- Inmarsat GAN / Fleet / Swift$2.98per min
- Inmarsat Aero$5.83per min
- Iridium$13.10per min
- Thuraya$5.95per min
- Other MSS$8.22per min
ISDN and 3.1 kHz audio to other MSS
Per minute
- GAN / Fleet / Swift voice$19.05per min
- GAN / Fleet / Swift HSD$19.05per min
- Aero voice$19.05per min
- IsatPhone Pro (GSPS)$8.35per min
- BGAN$8.35per min
- FleetBroadband$8.35per min
- SwiftBroadband$8.35per min
- Iridium$19.05per min
- Globalstar$19.05per min
- Thuraya$19.05per min
- Other MSS$19.05per min
All rates in USD. Pricing is subject to change without notice.
How it works
What is Inmarsat FleetBroadband?
Inmarsat FleetBroadband is a maritime satellite service that delivers voice and IP data to vessels through a fixed terminal and antenna, over Inmarsat geostationary L-band satellites.
It offers two kinds of data: Standard IP, shared and billed per MB, for email and everyday data, and Symmetrical Streaming IP, with guaranteed bandwidth billed per minute, for video, live transfers and time-critical applications.
Which Inmarsat service?
FleetBroadband vs BGAN postpaid
Both run on the Inmarsat L-band network. FleetBroadband is built for vessels, BGAN for portable use on land.
| FleetBroadband postpaid | BGAN postpaid | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $658.33 / month | $112.00 / month |
| Included | Up to 25 MB every month | 10 MB every month |
| Minimum term | One month | 12 months |
| First activation | +$125 | +$125 |
| Data beyond allowance | $42.15 per MB | $9.16 per MB |
| Terminal type | Fixed maritime terminal on the vessel | Portable terminal |
| Best for | Ships and offshore vessels | Land teams and remote sites |
BGAN prices from our BGAN postpaid page.
Simple ordering
How to order FleetBroadband airtime
Existing line or new line
Renew an active line online, or contact us to activate a new line.
Accept and pay
Accept the Airtime Service Agreement and complete your order on our secure checkout.
We set up your line
Your FleetBroadband SIM runs on the monthly plan.
One monthly invoice
Your plan and any usage are billed every month.
Use cases
Who uses FleetBroadband?
Commercial shipping
Voice, email and operational data for crews and owners.
Fishing fleets
Reporting and calls from offshore fishing grounds.
Yachts
A dependable L-band link for voice and essential data.
Offshore and energy
Communications for support and survey vessels.
Backup connectivity
A second link alongside high-speed maritime internet.
Government and research vessels
Independent communications at sea.
FAQ
FleetBroadband questions
Straight answers about the plan, rates, activation and contract.
Tell us about your vessel and how you use your terminal. We help you choose the right airtime.
- Worldwide+1 (954) 459-3002
- USA office+1 (954) 459-3000
- E-mailsupport@globalsatellite.us
What is Inmarsat FleetBroadband?
Inmarsat FleetBroadband (FBB) is a maritime satellite service that provides voice calls, SMS and IP data to vessels through a fixed terminal, using Inmarsat geostationary L-band satellites.
How much does the FleetBroadband monthly plan cost?
The FleetBB Monthly Plan costs $658.33 per month and includes up to 25 MB of Standard IP. The minimum duration is one month. For a new line, the first payment is $783.33, which includes a $125 activation fee.
What does data cost beyond the monthly allowance?
Standard IP is $26.33 per MB in bundle and $42.15 per MB out of bundle. ISDN costs $8.55 per minute.
What is Symmetrical Streaming IP and how is it billed?
Streaming IP gives you a guaranteed, symmetrical bandwidth for time-critical applications. It is billed per minute: $0.73 at 8 kbps, $1.48 at 16 kbps, $2.18 at 24 kbps, $6.12 at 32 kbps, $8.32 at 64 kbps, $24.43 at 128 kbps and $48.85 at 256 kbps.
How much do calls from a FleetBroadband terminal cost?
Calls cost $0.72 per minute to fixed lines, $0.83 to cellular, $0.69 to BGAN and $0.93 to FleetBroadband, SwiftBroadband, GSPS or voicemail. SMS cost $0.62 each. Calls to other satellite networks range from $2.98 to $13.10 per minute.
Is there a long-term contract?
No. The FleetBB Monthly Plan has a minimum duration of one month. Cancellation requests are sent in writing to support@globalsatellite.us and follow our Airtime Service Agreement.
How do I activate a new FleetBroadband line?
Contact our team by phone at +1 (954) 459-3002 or through our contact page. The first payment for a new line is $783.33, then $658.33 per month. Existing lines can renew online.
FleetBroadband or Starlink Maritime?
FleetBroadband is a low-bandwidth L-band service, well suited to voice and essential data. For high-speed internet at sea, see Starlink Maritime plans. Many vessels use both, keeping L-band as a backup link.
Keep your vessel connected
Subscribe or renew your FleetBroadband line online, or call our team to activate a new line or quote a fleet.
- Worldwide+1 (954) 459-3002
- USA office+1 (954) 459-3000
