MCP’s Board of Directors has appointed Frode Støldal as new CEO for the Telenor subsidiary. Under his leadership, MCP will strengthen its position as a preferred global supplier of the most innovative maritime communications solutions.

Telenor Maritime, the global maritime mobile operator, today announces an expansion of the communications services deploying our connectivity platform with Premium Wi-Fi, Ka VSAT and mobile broadband backhaul for DFDS, one of our very first and long-standing partners. The technology will vastly enhance the customer experience.

Telenor Maritime have a long standing relation to Color Line and announces that the world first shipborne 4G network is operating on one of their ships, enabling passengers to enjoy 4G speeds while surfing on mobile phones, significantly enhancing the user experience.

Telenor Maritime have a long standing relation to Color Line, and today announces an expansion of the communications services onboard the entire Color Line fleet, deploying connectivity platforms supporting the complete digital value chain that will greatly enhance the customer experience.

Telenor Maritime, the global maritime mobile operator, team up with Finnlines and announces the introduction of the mobile ecosystem onboard their passenger ships, deploying a connectivity platform with Mobile/3G, Premium Wi-Fi, Ka-VSAT and mobile broadband backhaul. Digital services that support the complete digital value chain vastly enhancing the customer experience onboard.

Telenor Maritime Radio’s (TMR) business unit for the commercial maritime communications market, MarCom, integrates with Maritime Communications Partner (MCP)

Telenor Maritime, the global maritime mobile operator, expand the long-term partnership with Stena Line and announces the introduction of the mobile ecosystem onboard their passenger ships, deploying a connectivity platform with Mobile/3G/4G, Premium Wi-Fi, Ka-VSAT and mobile broadband backhaul in addition to existing system to improve the customer experience. Digital services that support the complete digital value chain vastly enhancing the customer experience onboard.

Maritime Communication Partner (MCP) is teaming up with Shell to install its first LTE base station on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The agreement signals the beginning of MCP’s ambitious 4G network roll out across the NCS, connecting platforms, rigs and vessels with high-speed and competitively priced mobile and internet services.

Telenor Maritime, the global maritime mobile operator, team up with SES and announces the introduction of the mobile ecosystem onboard Silversea Cruises’ entire fleet. Global VSAT services and mobile broadband backhaul, 3G, Wi-Fi and digital services supporting the complete digital value chain vastly enhancing the customer experience, with speeds up to 150Mb/s

Telenor Maritime today announced its strengthened focus on the Nordic market by acquiring SatPoint AB. SatPoint AB has a strong position in the Baltic Sea with more than 125 maritime broadband installations on ferries, merchant vessels, and floating accommodation units. The acquisition enables Telenor Maritime to strengthen its position in the Baltic Sea. The merger is dependent on approval from competition laws.

Statoil has chosen Maritime Communications Partner (MCP) to deploy and operate their high speed 4G-network on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Statoil and MCP have signed a six years contract with an option to extend for another four years. With that MCP will immediately start building the world’s largest 4G network at sea.

MCP has signed a long-term contract with Carnival Corporation to provide 33 cruise ships with advanced mobile cellular communication services. The agreement provides close to 130,000 people each day mobile voice, texting (SMS) and data (mobile internet) coverage while at sea.

Maritime Communication Partner (MCP) has today announced plans to rollout a LTE (4G) network on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The move will create a high-speed, reliable and fully integrated communications environment, providing offshore workers and businesses with levels of connectivity comparable to those they enjoy on land.

Maritime Communications Partner (MCP) is changing the name to Telenor Maritime. The name change reflects our company’s increasingly broad marine connectivity and communications portfolio, with mobile coverage, digital- and Internet services. At the same time, we are expanding our global position, moving into markets where the Telenor name is well recognized.