New Value Added Service for Connector by Radio Holland

Rotterdam, 26 January 2010

Radio Holland Connect introduces the VSAT Prepaid Calling Card. This Connector by Radio Holland VSAT Prepaid Calling Card offers users a convenient way to stay in touch with family and friends.

The Calling Card enables voice calls via the Radio Holland Global VSAT network. Ship owners and captains have greater cost control over private communications, with minimal administration and no additional cost. Crew or team members can make private calls on board the vessel with this latest value added service of Radio Holland Connect.

A regular phone on board will be selected as a calling card phone. The user only has to dial a short number to enter the Radio Holland voice portal. First, the crew member will be asked to enter his prepaid card number and will hear is current balance. Second, he can enter the phone number he wishes to dial and can talk to his relatives and friends. The calling card is available in a virtual format.

Radio Holland provides coverage over all major shipping routes around the world. With “Connector by Radio Holland” we offer our customers a total connectivity solution; hardware, installation, service and airtime, which includes ‘always-on’ unlimited broadband internet access, low cost voice over IP (VoIP) calls, email, GSM on board and other value added services.

Radio Holland Connect

Radio Holland Connect is the satellite communications competence centre of the Radio Holland Group. Product development, consultancy, activation, support and billing are offered to all Radio Holland Group offices. Radio Holland Connect provides the best possible connectivity solution sourced from the worlds' leading satellite operators and solution providers.

Connector by Radio Holland is a standard VSAT package developed by Radio Holland Connect: hardware, airtime and leasing all in one box. This standard package provides internet access, voice lines and fulfills the needs of most customers. It is a well engineered and easy to install system.

Radio Holland Group

Radio Holland Group is a specialized company in the supply, installation, integration and service of maritime electronics and is also known as satellite airtime provider. The company employs some 1.000 people worldwide in more than 60 own branches, strategically located along all major shipping routes. The Radio Holland Group represents a wide range of internationally renowned manufacturers and continuously focuses on electronic & functional innovations in Communication, Navigation and Automation equipment. Radio Holland is known for its 24-hour service on the spot. Many ship owners around the world use the services of Radio Holland to maintain and repair the equipment on board. Radio Holland has many customers in the international shipping market: deep sea ship owners, coastal & inland shipping, dredging, government & navy, mega yacht shipyards, fishery, etc. Radio Holland enjoys a high reputation worldwide as an all round maritime electronics specialist. Unique is its worldwide ISO: 9001 certification, granted by Lloyds, emphasizing RH’s focus on delivering quality at all times.

Radio Holland Group is a member of Imtech Marine Group. The Imtech Marine Group is an independent group of well established and renowned Imtech companies who are joining forces and cooperate to offer the marine industry a wide range of technical solutions. Imtech Marine Group’s mission is to be the sustainable, reliable, global and technical partner for professionals in the marine industry. The group offers tailor made, innovative solutions (systems and services) in automation, nav/com, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning), fire protection, energy and AV entertainment. The Imtech Marine Group includes renowned companies like, Radio Holland Group, Imtech Marine & Offshore, Imtech Schiffbau-/Dockbautechnik, Imtech Marine Germany, Van Berge Henegouwen Installaties and Royal Dirkzwager.

Radio Holland Group, press release