Today, shipping operators typically use one specific technology and system for their data communication, which can be costly. Icomera’s new system configured with the current terrestrial network i.e. GPRS/3G/HSDPA and WiFi will offer an equal and/or better data services at a much lower cost.

Land based communication technologies can provide shipping companies that operate close to shore with a cost effective means of providing Internet access to their fleet enabling new services to passengers and staff, as well as improving operational efficiency while traveling.

The main benefit to shipping operators for adopting the new system is the ability to use the most appropriate and cost effective networks for their data communications and not being bound by one technology or price.

Icomera's end to end service covers the following:

• The provision of the technology
  
• The negotiation with mobile and other communication operators and agreement of the optimum communications package. Always a minimum of 2 mobile operators.
  
• Advice & support on certification and the development of sea specific regulatory approvals
  
• Installation
  
• Operations including a range of support mechanisms, e.g. customer hotline and remote management as well as management of the payment processing.