Cobham Sailor FleetBroadband 250 | Satellite Marine Communications (Inmarsat) (Price exc. freight)
Simultaneous voice and data across the world’s oceans.
Key Features
Satellite data speeds up to 284 Kbps
Simultaneous high-quality voice and data communications
Global coverage across the world's oceans
The Cobham SAILOR 250 is the perfect choice if you are operating in harsh maritime environments and looking for reliable high-performance, affordable and global voice and data connectivity. A perfect balance between performance and price, this Class 9 FleetBroadband satellite terminal provides fast connectivity between your vessel and shore, regardless of your location.
- Simultaneous high-quality voice and data communications over FleetBroadband
- High-speed data transfer up to 284 kbps down, 284 kbps up
- Support streaming IP up to 128 kbps
- Built-in GPS for tracking solution
- Easy and cost-effective system setup and operation
- Lightweight, splash and dust proof design
- Robust, reliable and durable design
- BDU Dimension: 264(W)x273(D)x42.5(H)mm
- ADU Dimension: Ø: 275.6mm, H: 329.2mm
- Weight: ADU 4.2 kg, BDU 2.5kg
- Operating Temperature: -25°C to +55°C
- Operating humidity: 95% non-condensing at +40˚C
- ADU Ingress Protection: IPX6 spray proof in all directions
- BDU Ingress Protection: IP31
- Data capabilities: Standard data up to 284/284 kbps (download/upload)
- AC/DC power supply: Input: 10-32VDC, 150W
- Cobham SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband Above Deck Unit (ADU)
- Cobham SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband Below Deck Unit (BDU)
- User Manual, Installation Manual and Quick Guide
Note: FleetBroadband-1 plans are month-to-month plans with a 1-month minimum contract term.
Plan Name | FB | FB | FB | FB | FB | FB | FB | FB | FB |
Minimum Term (Month) | 1 Minimum cost is $785.00. | 1 Minimum cost is $1410.00. | 1 Minimum cost is $2070.00. | 1 Minimum cost is $2750.00. | 1 Minimum cost is $3200.00. | 1 Minimum cost is $3620.00. | 1 Minimum cost is $4250.00. | 1 Minimum cost is $5450.00. | 1 Minimum |
Maximum number of SIMs allowed | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Access Fee | $785.00 | $1,410.00 | $2,070.00 | $2,750.00 | $3,200.00 | $3,620.00 | $4,250.00 | $5,450.00 | $6,550.00 |
Monthly Included Data Allowance (MB) | 25 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1,024 | 2,560 | 5,120 | 10,240 | 20,480 |
Outgoing Call Cost To: Fixed, Mobile and Voicemail | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 |
Incoming Call Cost to FB '+61' Number (Per Minute) | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 |
Outgoing SMS | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 |
Excess Data Cost (Per MB) | $49.57 | $22.45 | $13.09 | $8.73 | $4.96 | $2.25 | $1.33 | $0.84 | N/A |
Download the Critical Information Summary for Pivotel FB Monthly Plans | |||||||||
Please Note: FB 20GB Premium 2022-1 plan data speed will throttle at 100% of included data allowance to 64kbps.
Emergency Calls (112) | FREE | ||
Calls to 1800 Numbers | Charged at the plan’s applicable outgoing call rate | ||
Calls to 13/1300 Numbers | Charged at the plan’s applicable outgoing call rate | ||
Voicemail - Diversion to voicemail - Calls to voicemail retrieval - SMS notification service | FREE Charged at the plan’s applicable outgoing call rate FREE | ||
Call Forwarding (within Australia) | Charged at the plan’s applicable outgoing call rate | ||
Calls to other Pivotel Satellite Phones | Charged at the plan’s applicable outgoing call rate | ||
Service Type | Cost Per Minute | ||
Inmarsat BGAN/SB/FB/GSPS | $1.16 | ||
Inmarsat GAN / Fleet / Swift Voice | $3.82 | ||
Inmarsat Aero Voice | $7.64 | ||
Iridium | $16.81 | ||
Thuraya | $7.64 | ||
Globalstar | $12.22 | ||
Other MSS Carriers | $10.54 | ||
Streaming Speed | Cost Per Minute | |||||
8kbps | $0.95 | |||||
16 kbps | $1.89 | |||||
24 kbps | $2.81 | |||||
32 kbps | $7.85 | |||||
64 kbps | $10.66 | |||||
128 kbps | $31.35 | |||||
256 kbps | $62.70 | |||||
Service Type | Cost Per Minute | |||||
Fixed/Cellular | $9.09 | |||||
BGAN/FB/SB/GSPS/SPS | $8.86 | |||||
Inmarsat GAN / Fleet / Swift Voice / HSD | $20.32 | |||||
Inmarsat Aero Voice | $20.32 | |||||
Iridium | $20.32 | |||||
Thuraya | $20.32 | |||||
Globalstar | $20.32 | |||||
Other MSS Carriers | $20.32 | |||||
Pivotel Inmarsat FleetBroadband (FB) plans use the Inmarsat Mobile Satellite Network. Satellite reception limitations and some exclusion zones apply. Visit www.pivotel.com.au/networks/inmarsat/ to view a coverage map. Data is billed in 100kB increments. All calls are charged in 60 second increments unless otherwise stated. Included call value excludes premium calls, calls to special numbers and premium text. Pivotel may apply call barring where fraudulent use is suspected or for credit control purposes. Prices quoted are in AUD including GST and are subject to change. 1 month minimum term applies. Please refer to the above table for minimum cost over minimum term for the plan. The provision of the service will continue after conclusion of the minimum term of the contract unless you request, in writing, cancellation of the service. Plans can be upgraded at any time but will only take effect on the next billing cycle and minimum term will be reset. A plan downgrade is not allowed. A compatible Inmarsat FB device is required to access the Pivotel Inmarsat FB service (see device pricing). You will receive a bill by email from Pivotel listing any payments you have made during the billing period and a summary of your service usage to enable you to keep track of your overall service usage and monthly spend. You may receive a pro-rata access fee charge on your first Pivotel bill, calculated from the actual date of service connection to the date of your first bill. Itemized billed and unbilled service usage is available in the secure Selfcare website at www.pivotel.com.au/selfcare. An itemized bill listing all of your service usage events is available on request. Pivotel plans are available to credit approved customers only. You can manage your data usage of the service to control your cost via Pivotel Pulsar® Data Management Portal. Visit www.pivotel.com.au/products/pulsar/ to learn how to manage your data usage.
Note: FleetBroadband-12 plans are month-to-month plans with a 12-month minimum contract term.
Plan Name | FB | FB | FB | FB | FB | FB | FB | FB | FB |
Minimum Term (Month) | 12 Minimum cost is $8340.00. | 12 Minimum cost is $14400.00. | 12 Minimum cost is $21000.00. | 12 Minimum cost is $27960.00. | 12 Minimum cost is $32520.00. | 12 Minimum cost is $36900.00. | 12 Minimum cost is $43200.00. | 12 Minimum cost is $55440.00. | 12 Minimum cost is $66420.00. |
Maximum number of SIMs allowed | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Access Fee | $695.00 | $1,200.00 | $1,750.00 | $2,330.00 | $2,710.00 | $3,075.00 | $3,600.00 | $4,620.00 | $5,535.00 |
Suspension (Per Month) | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
Monthly Included Data Allowance (MB) | 25 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1,024 | 2,560 | 5,120 | 10,240 | 20,480 |
Outgoing Call Cost To: Fixed, Mobile and Voicemail (Per Minute) | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 |
Incoming Call Cost to FB ‘+61’ Number (Per Minute) | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 |
Outgoing SMS | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 |
Excess Data Cost (Per MB) | $43.85 | $19.02 | $11.11 | $7.40 | $4.18 | $1.91 | $1.10 | $0.71 | N/A |
Download the Critical Information Summary for Pivotel FB 1 Year Plans | |||||||||
Please Note: FB 20GB Premium 2021-12 plan data speed will throttle at 100% of included data allowance to 64kbps.
Emergency Calls (112) | FREE | ||
Calls to 1800 Numbers | Charged at the plan’s applicable outgoing call rate | ||
Calls to 13/1300 Numbers | Charged at the plan’s applicable outgoing call rate | ||
Voicemail - Diversion to voicemail - Calls to voicemail retrieval - SMS notification service | FREE Charged at the plan’s applicable outgoing call rate FREE | ||
Call Forwarding (within Australia) | Charged at the plan’s applicable outgoing call rate | ||
Calls to other Pivotel Satellite Phones | Charged at the plan’s applicable outgoing call rate | ||
Service Type | Cost Per Minute | ||
Inmarsat BGAN/SB/FB/GSPS | $1.16 | ||
Inmarsat GAN / Fleet / Swift Voice | $3.82 | ||
Inmarsat Aero Voice | $7.64 | ||
Iridium | $16.81 | ||
Thuraya | $7.64 | ||
Globalstar | $12.22 | ||
Other MSS Carriers | $10.54 | ||
Streaming Speed | Cost Per Minute | |||||
8kbps | $0.95 | |||||
16 kbps | $1.89 | |||||
24 kbps | $2.81 | |||||
32 kbps | $7.85 | |||||
64 kbps | $10.66 | |||||
128 kbps | $31.35 | |||||
256 kbps | $62.70 | |||||
Service Type | Cost Per Minute | |||||
Fixed/Cellular | $9.09 | |||||
BGAN/FB/SB/GSPS/SPS | $8.86 | |||||
Inmarsat GAN / Fleet / Swift Voice / HSD | $20.32 | |||||
Inmarsat Aero Voice | $20.32 | |||||
Iridium | $20.32 | |||||
Thuraya | $20.32 | |||||
Globalstar | $20.32 | |||||
Other MSS Carriers | $20.32 | |||||
Pivotel Inmarsat FleetBroadband (FB) plans use the Inmarsat Mobile Satellite Network. Satellite reception limitations and some exclusion zones apply. Visit www.pivotel.com.au/networks/inmarsat/ to view a coverage map. Data is billed in 100kB increments. All calls are charged in 60 second increments unless otherwise stated. Included call value excludes premium calls, calls to special numbers and premium text. Pivotel may apply call barring where fraudulent use is suspected or for credit control purposes. Prices quoted are in AUD including GST and are subject to change. 12 month minimum term applies. A new 12 month minimum term for the subscribed plan will automatically be renewed at the end of the current minimum term unless otherwise notified by the customer. Please refer to the above table for minimum cost over minimum term for the plan. Plans can be suspended for up to 90 days per 12 month period and any suspension period will not count towards the minimum term. Please refer to the above table for suspension cost. Plans can be upgraded at any time but will only take effect on the next billing cycle and minimum term will be reset. A plan downgrade is not allowed during minimum term. A compatible Inmarsat FB device is required to access the Pivotel Inmarsat FB service (see device pricing). You will receive a bill by email from Pivotel listing any payments you have made during the billing period and a summary of your service usage to enable you to keep track of your overall service usage and monthly spend. You may receive a pro-rata access fee charge on your first Pivotel bill, calculated from the actual date of service connection to the date of your first bill. Itemized billed and unbilled service usage is available in the secure Selfcare website at www.pivotel.com.au/selfcare. An itemized bill listing all of your service usage events is available on request. Pivotel plans are available to credit approved customers only. You can manage your data usage of the service to control your cost via Pivotel Pulsar® Data Management Portal. Visit www.pivotel.com.au/products/pulsar/ to learn how to manage your data usage.
Note: FleetBroadband-24 plans are month-to-month plans with a 24-month minimum contract term.
Plan Name | FB | FB | FB | FB | FB | FB | FB | FB |
Minimum Term (Month) | 24 Minimum cost is $25920.00. | 24 Minimum cost is $38040.00. | 24 Minimum cost is $46560.00. | 24 Minimum cost is $58680.00. | 24 Minimum cost is $66000.00. | 24 Minimum cost is $77400.00. | 24 Minimum cost is $99120.00. | 24 Minimum cost is $119280.00. |
Maximum number of SIMs allowed | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Access Fee | $1,080.00 | $1,585.00 | $1,940.00 | $2,445.00 | $2,750.00 | $3,225.00 | $4,130.00 | $4,970.00 |
Suspension (Per Month) | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
Monthly Included Data Allowance (MB) | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1,024 | 2,560 | 5,120 | 10,240 | 20,480 |
Outgoing Call Cost To: Fixed, Mobile and Voicemail (Per Minute) | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 |
Incoming Call Cost to FB ‘+61’ Number (Per Minute) | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 |
Outgoing SMS | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 |
Excess Data Cost (Per MB) | $17.09 | $9.53 | $5.85 | $3.58 | $1.62 | $0.95 | $0.62 | N/A |
Download the Critical Information Summary for Pivotel FB 2 Year Plans | ||||||||
Please Note: FB 20GB Premium 2021-24 plan data speed will throttle at 100% of included data allowance to 64kbps.
Emergency Calls (112) | FREE | ||
Calls to 1800 Numbers | Charged at the plan’s applicable outgoing call rate | ||
Calls to 13/1300 Numbers | Charged at the plan’s applicable outgoing call rate | ||
Voicemail - Diversion to voicemail - Calls to voicemail retrieval - SMS notification service | FREE Charged at the plan’s applicable outgoing call rate FREE | ||
Call Forwarding (within Australia) | Charged at the plan’s applicable outgoing call rate | ||
Calls to other Pivotel Satellite Phones | Charged at the plan’s applicable outgoing call rate | ||
Service Type | Cost Per Minute | ||
Inmarsat BGAN/SB/FB/GSPS | $1.16 | ||
Inmarsat GAN / Fleet / Swift Voice | $3.82 | ||
Inmarsat Aero Voice | $7.64 | ||
Iridium | $16.81 | ||
Thuraya | $7.64 | ||
Globalstar | $12.22 | ||
Other MSS Carriers | $10.54 | ||
Streaming Speed | Cost Per Minute | |||||
8kbps | $0.95 | |||||
16 kbps | $1.89 | |||||
24 kbps | $2.81 | |||||
32 kbps | $7.85 | |||||
64 kbps | $10.66 | |||||
128 kbps | $31.35 | |||||
256 kbps | $62.70 | |||||
Service Type | Cost Per Minute | |||||
Fixed/Cellular | $9.09 | |||||
BGAN/FB/SB/GSPS/SPS | $8.86 | |||||
Inmarsat GAN / Fleet / Swift Voice / HSD | $20.32 | |||||
Inmarsat Aero Voice | $20.32 | |||||
Iridium | $20.32 | |||||
Thuraya | $20.32 | |||||
Globalstar | $20.32 | |||||
Other MSS Carriers | $20.32 | |||||
Pivotel Inmarsat FleetBroadband (FB) plans use the Inmarsat Mobile Satellite Network. Satellite reception limitations and some exclusion zones apply. Visit www.pivotel.com.au/networks/inmarsat/ to view a coverage map. Data is billed in 100kB increments. All calls are charged in 60 second increments unless otherwise stated. Included call value excludes premium calls, calls to special numbers and premium text. Pivotel may apply call barring where fraudulent use is suspected or for credit control purposes. Prices quoted are in AUD including GST and are subject to change. 24 month minimum term applies. A new 12 month minimum term for the subscribed plan will automatically be renewed at the end of the current minimum term unless otherwise notified by the customer. Please refer to the above table for minimum cost over minimum term for the plan. Plans can be suspended for up to 90 days per 12 month period and any suspension period will not count towards the minimum term. Please refer to the above table for suspension cost. Plans can be upgraded at any time but will only take effect on the next billing cycle and minimum term will be reset. A plan downgrade is not allowed during minimum term. A compatible Inmarsat FB device is required to access the Pivotel Inmarsat FB service (see device pricing). You will receive a bill by email from Pivotel listing any payments you have made during the billing period and a summary of your service usage to enable you to keep track of your overall service usage and monthly spend. You may receive a pro-rata access fee charge on your first Pivotel bill, calculated from the actual date of service connection to the date of your first bill. Itemized billed and unbilled service usage is available in the secure Selfcare website at www.pivotel.com.au/selfcare. An itemized bill listing all of your service usage events is available on request. Pivotel plans are available to credit approved customers only. You can manage your data usage of the service to control your cost via Pivotel Pulsar® Data Management Portal. Visit www.pivotel.com.au/products/pulsar/ to learn how to manage your data usage.
Plan Name | FB SCAP 1.5GB 2021 | FB SCAP 5GB 2021 | FB SCAP 9GB 2021 | FB SCAP 2GB 2021 | FB SCAP 6GB 2021 | FB SCAP 10GB 2021 |
Minimum Term (Month) | 12 Minimum cost is $37680.00. | 12 Minimum cost is $44280.00. | 12 Minimum cost is $57300.00. | 24 Minimum cost is $78720.00. | 24 Minimum cost is $95040.00. | 24 Minimum cost is $121200.00. |
Maximum number of SIMs allowed | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Access Fee | $3,140.00 | $3,690.00 | $4,775.00 | $3,280.00 | $3,960.00 | $5,050.00 |
Suspension (Per Month) | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
Monthly Included Data Allowance (MB) | 1,536 | 5,120 | 9,216 | 2,048 | 6,144 | 10,240 |
Outgoing Call Cost To: Fixed, Mobile and Voicemail (Per Minute) | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 |
Incoming Call Cost to FB ‘+61’ Number (Per Minute) | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 |
Outgoing SMS | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
Excess Data Cost (Per MB) | $2.63 | $0.94 | $0.66 | $2.07 | $0.82 | $0.63 |
Download the Critical Information Summary for Pivotel FB SCAP Plans | ||||||
Please Note: Minimum 5 vessels to be activated on the same SCAP plan before sharing of the data allowance between vessels is allowed.
Emergency Calls (112) | FREE | ||
Calls to 1800 Numbers | Charged at the plan’s applicable outgoing call rate | ||
Calls to 13/1300 Numbers | Charged at the plan’s applicable outgoing call rate | ||
Voicemail - Diversion to voicemail - Calls to voicemail retrieval - SMS notification service | FREE Charged at the plan’s applicable outgoing call rate FREE | ||
Call Forwarding (within Australia) | Charged at the plan’s applicable outgoing call rate | ||
Calls to other Pivotel Satellite Phones | Charged at the plan’s applicable outgoing call rate | ||
Service Type | Cost Per Minute | ||
Inmarsat BGAN/SB/FB/GSPS | $1.16 | ||
Inmarsat GAN / Fleet / Swift Voice | $3.82 | ||
Inmarsat Aero Voice | $7.64 | ||
Iridium | $16.81 | ||
Thuraya | $7.64 | ||
Globalstar | $12.22 | ||
Other MSS Carriers | $10.54 | ||
Streaming Speed | Cost Per Minute | |||||
8kbps | $0.95 | |||||
16 kbps | $1.89 | |||||
24 kbps | $2.81 | |||||
32 kbps | $7.85 | |||||
64 kbps | $10.66 | |||||
128 kbps | $31.35 | |||||
256 kbps | $62.70 | |||||
Service Type | Cost Per Minute | |||||
Fixed/Cellular | $9.09 | |||||
BGAN/FB/SB/GSPS/SPS | $8.86 | |||||
Inmarsat GAN / Fleet / Swift Voice / HSD | $20.32 | |||||
Inmarsat Aero Voice | $20.32 | |||||
Iridium | $20.32 | |||||
Thuraya | $20.32 | |||||
Globalstar | $20.32 | |||||
Other MSS Carriers | $20.32 | |||||
Pivotel Inmarsat FleetBroadband (FB) plans use the Inmarsat Mobile Satellite Network. Satellite reception limitations and some exclusion zones apply. Visit www.pivotel.com.au/networks/inmarsat/ to view a coverage map. Data is billed in 100kB increments. All calls are charged in 60 second increments unless otherwise stated. Included call value excludes premium calls, calls to special numbers and premium text. Pivotel may apply call barring where fraudulent use is suspected or for credit control purposes. Prices quoted are in AUD including GST and are subject to change. 12 month minimum term applies for FB SCAP 1.5GB, SCAP 5GB and SCAP 9GB. 24 month minimum term applies for FB SCAP 2GB, SCAP 6GB and SCAP 10GB. Please refer to the above table for minimum cost over minimum term for the plan. The provision of the service will continue after conclusion of the minimum term of the contract unless you request, in writing, cancellation of the service. Plans can be suspended for up to 90 days per 12 month period and any suspension period will not count towards the minimum term. Please refer to the above table for suspension cost. Plans can be upgraded at any time but will only take effect on the next billing cycle and minimum term will be reset. A plan downgrade is not allowed during minimum term. A compatible Inmarsat FB device is required to access the Pivotel Inmarsat FB service (see device pricing). You will receive a bill by email from Pivotel listing any payments you have made during the billing period and a summary of your service usage to enable you to keep track of your overall service usage and monthly spend. You may receive a pro-rata access fee charge on your first Pivotel bill, calculated from the actual date of service connection to the date of your first bill. Itemized billed and unbilled service usage is available in the secure Selfcare website at www.pivotel.com.au/selfcare. An itemized bill listing all of your service usage events is available on request. Pivotel plans are available to credit approved customers only. You can manage your data usage of the service to control your cost via Pivotel Pulsar® Data Management Portal. Visit www.pivotel.com.au/wholesale-pulsar-portal/ to learn how to manage your data usage.
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