July 21, 2009
Matt Wasicsko
Manager of Business Partner Relations
954-883-2425
954-447-6837
matthew.wasicsko@cellularatsea.com
PRESS RELEASE
Miramar, FL – (July 21st, 2009) – Wireless Maritime
Services (WMS), the world leader in providing cellular service to
the cruise line and ferry industry, announced today that they have
signed contract renewals with P&O Ferries to provide cellular
service to guests and crew on the Pride of Bilbao and Pride of
Bruges.
WMS service allows guests and crew members traveling on both ships
to use their cell phones while the ships are at sea. Connectivity is
activated when the ship leaves port and is out of range of
land-based GSM connection. The connectivity is turned off when the
ship is back in range of land-based providers. WMS provides
uninterrupted service to guests and crew so they can stay in touch
with family, friends or business associates back home while they
enjoy the experiences of their cruise. Guests and crew can make and
receive calls, send text messages and surf the internet at rates
similar to roaming internationally.
“We are delighted to renew our relationship with P&O Ferries,” said
Leighton Carroll, President and CEO of WMS. “WMS is honored to be
able to provide our GSM services to P&O passengers on the Bilbao on
the long haul itinerary between the UK and Spain, and the Bruges to
Belgium. And just like P&O Ferries, we pride ourselves on delivering
the very best products and services to our customers.”
About Wireless Maritime Services
Wireless Maritime Services (WMS), is the world leader in providing
maritime cellular phone service to the cruise line and ferry
industry. The company specializes in cellular at sea communications,
including voice, text messaging, email and web browsing. WMS
technology allows cruise line and ferry passengers and crew to stay
in touch with friends and family while at sea. “In our journey to
provide cellular service at sea, we charted our course to cover the
world” www.cellularatsea.com
About P&O Ferries
P&O Ferries carries nearly ten million passengers a year between the
UK and France, Belgium, Holland, Spain, Ireland and Northern
Ireland. The company is currently investing €360 million building
two new ferries for its Dover – Calais service. Due for delivery in
2010 and 2011, they will be the largest ferries ever designed for
the route.
www.poferries.com
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