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New System Offers High-speed Access to MSN TV Services and the
Internet on Boats, Cars, and Recreational Vehicles
For consumers around the U.S. who have sought high-speed Internet
service while on the go, the wait is now over! The new TracNet(TM) 100
mobile Internet system with MSN(R) TV service from KVH Industries
(Nasdaq: KVHI) and Microsoft Corp.'s MSN TV division is now available
through retailers nationwide. TracNet 100 is the solution consumers
and businesspeople have been asking for - an integrated product
offering convenient mobile, high-speed access to the same Internet
services they depend on in their home or office as they travel
throughout the United States by car, boat, or RV.
Using high-speed Verizon Wireless EVDO (Evolution Data Optimized)
cellular service, the TracNet 100 provides access to MSN TV Internet
services, including MSN Mail, MSN Messenger, web browsing, Internet
radio, online games, and more. Conveniently displayed on the video
screens and TVs in cars, boats, and RVs, MSN TV is well suited for the
mobile environment and offers a convenient access point to the
Internet. In addition, KVH's custom web portals for mobile users are
directly accessible from the MSN TV home page, providing easy access
to information that makes travel more entertaining and convenient. For
those users who depend on applications on laptops or PDAs, the TracNet
100 also turns a vehicle or vessel into a mobile hotspot thanks to
integrated WiFi that supports multiple users and devices. This
exciting new mobile Internet system arrives at dealers around the
country at the same time 57% of consumers say that they want to stay
"wired" while traveling on vacation (InsightExpress, July 2006).
"There is a growing demand for mobile access to Internet services,
and we are committed to connecting consumers to an array of
entertainment, information and communications services," said Sam
Klepper, general manager in the Online Services Group at Microsoft.
"KVH provides an excellent platform to bring these services and a wide
variety of content to mobile users via the integrated Internet
solutions offered by the TracNet 100 and MSN TV services."
Commenting on the TracNet 100, Martin Kits van Heyningen, KVH's
president and chief executive officer said, "Microsoft's MSN TV
division and KVH are leaders in their respective fields and bring
unique benefits to supporting consumer expectations for fast, easy
Internet access. By blending those strengths, our TracNet 100 meets
the demand for broadband Internet on the go by taking the experience
beyond cell phones and PDAs and making powerful web applications
accessible on video and TV screens as well as on WiFi-based mobile
devices."
TracNet 100 offers travelers the on-the-move communications and
high-speed they require to work efficiently outside their home or
office while they're on the road or the water. Where available, the
system uses the Verizon Wireless EVDO service, which provides data
rates ranging from 400-700 Kbps and is capable of reaching up to 2
Mbps - similar to the broadband connections in the home or office.
Verizon Wireless offers EVDO coverage in and surrounding more than 180
cities throughout the continental U.S. with new cities being added
regularly. In areas where EVDO service is not currently available,
TracNet 100 reverts to the more widely fielded 1xRTT service, which
delivers speeds of 60-80 Kbps and bursts of up to 144 Kbps.
The TracNet 100 includes the mobile Internet receiver with a
3-port Ethernet router, infrared (IR) wireless remote, wireless
keyboard, 12V DC power adapter, and Verizon Wireless EVDO data card.
In addition, TracNet 100 also comes with a bundled 3W booster and a
platform-specific external cellular antenna to ensure the best
performance possible in marginal/low signal areas.
Additional details regarding TracNet 100 hardware, service
pricing, and retailers nationwide are available at
http://www.kvh.com/kvhinternet.
Note to Editors: High-resolution, press-ready images of the
TracNet 100 are available for download and editorial use at
http://press.kvh.com.
About KVH Industries, Inc.
Middletown, RI-based KVH Industries, Inc., is a leading provider
of in-motion satellite TV and communication systems, having designed,
manufactured, and sold more than 100,000 mobile satellite antennas for
applications on boats, RVs, trucks, buses, and automobiles. Winner of
the prestigious General Motors Innovative Design Award, CES Innovation
Award, 21 National Marine Electronics Association "Best Product"
awards, and a finalist for the Automotive News PACE Award, KVH's
mission is to connect mobile customers with the same digital
television entertainment, communications, and Internet services that
they enjoy in their home and offices.
This release may contain certain forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include,
for example, the functionality, characteristics, quality and
performance of the proposed products and technology; anticipated
innovation and product development; and customer preferences,
requirements and expectations. The actual results could differ.
Factors that may cause such differences include, among others, the
degree of consumer acceptance of mobile Internet services, as well as
those risk factors discussed in the parties' most recent quarterly
reports filed with the SEC. The parties do not assume any obligation
to update their forward-looking statements to reflect new information
or developments.
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