Novatel Communications
Novatel supplies cellular connectivity hardware and integrated networking solutions tailored for marine environments, focusing on signal optimization across 4G and 5G networks.
Serving as an authorized distributor for Poynting in Ireland and the UK, Novatel delivers high-gain, multi-band marine cellular antennas built with UV-stabilized, corrosion-resistant housings. These omnidirectional and directional antennas target installation on superyachts and cruise ships to preserve signal stability during coastal and deep-water navigation.
Beyond raw antenna hardware, Novatel configures complex onboard multi-WAN architectures. The technical setup often involves bonding cellular links with satellite terminals, including Starlink systems, through dedicated routers. This system aggregates throughput across multiple cellular modems and satellite feeds, establishing automated failover mechanisms and WAN bonding to eliminate connection drops for critical navigation data, remote diagnostics, onboard IoT networks, and guest communications.
To complement the physical hardware layer, Novatel provides dedicated multi-network IoT data SIM cards engineered specifically for marine telemetry and primary data fallback. These SIM cards access multiple carrier networks dynamically, allowing onboard modems to switch to the strongest available cellular tower without manual intervention, maintaining data redundancy for fleet tracking systems, security monitoring, and automated IT infrastructure.
The product range extends to cellular signal repeaters, high-output marine Wi-Fi distribution equipment, and broad-spectrum router configurations. Installations focus on providing stable voice and data throughput across steel hulls and multi-deck superstructure configurations where standard RF propagation encounters severe attenuation.
Hardware integration covers plug-and-play compatibility with enterprise-grade marine routers and onboard IT setups, allowing direct pairing with existing network racks without structural modifications.
