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Driven by new wireless communications technologies, inexpensive wireless equipment and increasingly higher bandwidth capacity, today’s wireless networks have transformed how ship passengers expect to use computers and mobile phones when at sea.

Network capacity and service focus. Because today’s communications technologies are designed to follow people wherever they go, it has become increasingly difficult to come up with one-size-fits-all rules for wireless communication. MCP’s focus on technology is continuously evolving to meet the emerging needs of the cruise and ferry industry.

Our primary objective is to increase the use of onboard wireless services. Our technology must provide greater capacity and higher network efficiencies to enable rich multimedia content, advanced device capabilities and broadband user throughputs.

State-of-the-art wireless network communications.
Specially designed solutions for maritime cellular technology, MCP wireless services support existing standards within 2G (GSM, CDMA2000), 2,5G (GPRS, PDSN).

Future proofing its new generation wireless network communications technologies, MCP will apply new applications specifically designed to benefit the cruise and ferry industry. New high bandwidth technology will increase the use of mobile devices and ship revenue.

Geostationary satellite constellations. MCP’s wireless service CellAtSea™ employs satellite technology on the access network, combined with a conventional radio network onboard. CellAtSea™ utilizes a number of different geostationary satellite constellations to provide dependable maritime V-SAT service and calling through standard wireless mobile networks. Ship calls are transferred to the Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) via satellite, linking the vessel with terrestrial networks.

Combined maritime and communications expertise. Our expertise in telecommunications and collaboration with key cruise and ferry operators has given us a unique understanding about maritime wireless services. The development, delivery and operations management of CellAtSea™ - shipping’s most reliable, secure and cost-effective cellular network – is our greatest advantage.

MCP Network Technology

Our research and development groups work in collaboration with over 100 maritime clients.
We provide combined technology and market knowledge to gain insights into future passenger trends in global cruise and ferry markets.
We offer maritime telephony expertise, knowledge and access to a network of mobile operators.
We participate in several standards bodies to facilitate industry stabilization of emerging maritime wireless technologies.
We shorten time-to-market by providing early access to the latest technology services and wireless developments of our owner Telenor, a world leading mobile operator.

What's new:

Paul Gauguin Cruises Selects MCP for Onboard Cellular Communications
Arendal, Norway, August 17, 2010: Maritime Communications Partner (MCP), the leading provider of global onboard communications to cruise and ferry vessels, has announced an agreement with Paul Gauguin Cruises which operates the 6-star luxury cruise ship the M/S Paul Gauguin in the Pacific Ocean region. Read more

Change of CEO in Maritime Communications Partner (MCP)
As recently announced by Telenor, Pål Bjørdal has been appointed as new CEO of the Telenor’s subsidiary AeroMobile from September 1.

Current MCP Director of Strategy, Alf S. Aanonsen, will take on the position as acting CEO of MCP as from the same date, ensuring business continuity while the position is posted.

Aanonsen has extensive operational management experience within MCP, which he joined since the start in 2002. He worked 13 years for Ericsson before joining MCP, within product-, project- and sales management.
Aanonsen holds an MSc degree within Computer Science from the Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH), a Master of Management from the BI Norwegian School of Management, and a Bachelor degree within Economics also from BI.