[Satellite Today 03-26-09] Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN), a wholly owned subsidiary of SeaMobile Inc., has purchased Intelsat capacity to expand its range of satellite-based services to its maritime customers, MTN announced March 24.
    MTN will use capacity on Intelsat 707, Intelsat 903, Intelsat 906, Horizons 1 and Intelsat 10-02. With the new capacity, MTN said it will offer on-board services such as access for fixed and mobile phones, Internet, television and other connectivity needs to passengers and crews sailing the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, and the Caribbean, Mediterranean and North Seas.
    Financial details of the purchase were not disclosed.