Inmarsat, a privately owned company founded in 1979 and headquartered in the UK, provides global mobile satellite communications services. Employing approximately 1790 people as of 2023, the company generated over $1 billion in revenue that year. Inmarsat's primary offering is enterprise connectivity services, connecting various users worldwide through its satellite networks. It is currently a subsidiary of Viasat.
Pulsar International and Inmarsat Maritime announced a collaboration on Thursday, with Pulsar committing to deploy NexusWave across more than 300 vessels within the next year. This large-scale rollout reflects increasing demand for reliable internet at sea. The NexusWave service combines GEO Ka-band, LEO LTE, and L-band networks to provide global coverage. Inmarsat's Future of Maritime Safety Report, released in 2025, noted that while total vessel losses reached record lows, distress calls remained steady at approximately 800 annually, indicating a shift in the nature of maritime incidents.
Inmarsat's customers primarily consist of maritime Transportation and airlines and Aviation companies. Examples of Inmarsat's customers include Toei Reefer Line, Sallaum Lines and Ethiopian Airlines. Examples of Inmarsat's suppliers include Barco and Eutelsat.
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