Satcom Global AuraNow VSAT is a high-performance maritime satellite communication solution designed to meet the flexible connectivity needs of the modern maritime industry. The system allows businesses to upgrade, downgrade, or pause services at any time without long-term contract commitments or penalty fees.

AuraNow is one of the first VSAT solutions to offer true bandwidth on-demand capability. This enables ship owners and fleet management companies to optimize communication costs based on actual usage for each voyage.

Additionally, the system operates on the advanced iDirect Velocity platform and Satcom Global's high-performance Aura network. As a result, AuraNow provides stable connectivity, low latency, and robust performance globally.

 

Flexible bandwidth on demand

AuraNow allows users to change bandwidth packages directly through Satcom Global's dedicated management portal.

Businesses can:

• Upgrade bandwidth
• Downgrade services
• Pause connectivity
• Activate short-term premium bandwidth

This helps optimize operating budgets and avoid paying for unused bandwidth.

Furthermore, the solution supports multiple speed options from 64 Kbps to 20 Mbps with flexible Ku-Band MIR and CIR packages.

 

Supports modern onboard data applications

AuraNow is suitable for a wide range of maritime applications requiring high-speed connectivity, such as:

• Online conferencing
• Remote CCTV monitoring
• Telemedicine
• Cloud Services
• Maritime IoT
• Fleet Management
• Crew Internet

Additionally, businesses can activate high bandwidth for short periods to serve special data needs without changing long-term contracts.

No long-term contract commitment

One of AuraNow's outstanding advantages is its contract flexibility.

The system does not require a minimum commitment and does not apply penalty fees when changing bandwidth.

This helps maritime businesses easily adjust communication costs according to actual operating stages.

L-Band and 4G/5G Backup Solutions

AuraNow supports many modern backup solutions to ensure continuous connectivity at sea.

The system supports:

• Iridium Certus L-Band
• 4G/5G Connectivity
• Flexible backup switching

As a result, the ship can still maintain communication even if the VSAT signal is interrupted due to weather or operating area.

Compatible with multiple hardware systems

AuraNow is compatible with many modern maritime devices such as:

• Intellian NX VSAT
• Intellian C700
• IPSignature 4

This helps businesses easily deploy or upgrade systems without changing their entire existing infrastructure.

High performance with the iDirect Velocity platform

AuraNow operates on the industry-leading iDirect Velocity platform for maritime VSAT.

The Aura network has low contention and is continuously expanding with HTS technology and multiple backup beams. This helps the system achieve SLA up to 99.5%.

Additionally, wide Ku-Band coverage helps vessels maintain stable connections on many international shipping routes.

Professional 24/7 technical support

Satcom Global provides 24/7 technical and system monitoring services.

Our highly specialized engineering team assists customers from deployment to actual operation to ensure stable connection performance.

 

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Can AuraNow VSAT bandwidth be changed flexibly?

Yes. Users can upgrade, downgrade, or pause the service at any time.

What speeds does AuraNow support?

The solution supports bandwidth from 64 Kbps to 20 Mbps.

Does AuraNow support backup connections?

Yes. The system supports Iridium Certus and 4G/5G backup.

What platform does AuraNow use?

The solution operates on the iDirect Velocity platform.

Is AuraNow suitable for international commercial vessels?

Yes. The system is suitable for various types of vessels operating on global shipping routes.