Altobridge’s Aeronautical & Maritime Gateway platform enables subscribers to use their own cell phones while at sea. The user’s phone connects on demand to the onboard cellular network, which then connects to the user’s land-based cellular network via the yacht’s satellite communication system, such as Inmarsat or Globalstar. It utilizes the existing service provider and calls made at sea are charged to the normal phone bill.

The system will not interfere with nearby land-based networks and shuts down automatically when entering territorial waters, ensuring that the system complies with international regulatory conditions. It also offers charter yacht operators the ability to develop additional revenue streams.

Altobridge at 353 (0) 66 7190210. www.altobridge.com