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What is Inmarsat iFUSION Inmarsat iFUSIONInmarsat iFUSION offers access to an advanced maritime communications management solution. The complete iFUSION vessel communications man- agement system comprises:? FleetBroadband 250 or 500 terminal? Satellite gateway? Network router? Integrated ship and shore Þ rewall? Web and IP acceleration ? Voice and GSM network, and ? Crew services.Inmarsat iFUSION provides shipping companies and operators with the ability to conÞ gure and control all onboard voice and data satellite communi- cations from shore using the online Inmarsat iPORTAL. iFUSION can also act as a least cost routing gateway to other available IP communication systems, including VSAT and Wi-Fi. The integral iMOBILE system is an optional add-on service and delivers an affordable GSM voice and SMS messaging service, with traf Þ c routed over FleetBroadband or IP networks, allowing crew to use their own mobile phones simply by inserting an Inmarsat SIM card.iFUSION also incorporates iVOICE for prepaid and post-paid Þ xed line calls. It supports up to nine handsets, allowing a total of Þ ve simultaneous inbound-outbound calls, while keeping a direct line free for the ship?s master at all times. Local in-country numbers can be assigned to each phone line to reduce the cost of calling the ship.(Photo: Christian Schmid)MR #8 (50-57).indd 57MR #8 (50-57).indd 578/4/2014 3:17:54 PM8/4/2014 3:17:54 PM