Inmarsat activates an additional beam

Inmarsat has activated a sixth beam on its Indian Ocean Region satellite to boost capacity and provide temporary coverage in the area. This south central beam will now provide mini-M services over the entire southern Indian Ocean for competitors taking part in the Volvo round-the-world Ocean Race 2001-2002. Inmarsat says ...

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