New Agreement Between NCL and MTN Ensures Crew access to the Most Advanced Technology in Communications 2024-2025

MTN Satellite Communications announced the extension of its contract with Norwegian Cruise Line for five years for VSAT communications, the crew calls, internet services, access Worldwide TV MTN ™ and related services worldwide.

MTN will continue to provide communications solutions to the entire Norwegian fleet, including their newest cruise ships, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, which will set sail in 2013 and 2014 respectively.

"Through our partnership for 21 years, MTN has been committed to the highest standards of excellence in delivering reliable communications services and complete our passengers and crew," said senior vice president and CIO of Norwegian Vincent Cirel. "MTN is always willing to try new innovative ideas that help keep the company at the forefront of maritime communications for our guests and crew. Their longevity and dedication in the cruise industry is truly unique and look forward to continuing our successful partnership" .

MTN's partnership with Norwegian Seaward started in 1991, which gave MTN bandwidth to the cruise ship carrying 1,480 passengers and 740 crew members. Over the years, the two companies shared many new features, such as the launch of the first Internet connection and Internet cafes at sea.

With the contract extension, NCL and MTN will continue to provide a full range of communications services, including Internet cafes and Wi-Fi so users can access the Internet through smart phones, tablets, computers and laptops. Additional amenities include MTN OceanPhone ®, which enables reliable connectivity to friends and family of the crew, as well as extensive programming MTN Worldwide TV ™, including E! Entertainment Television, BBC World News, CNBC, MSNBC, Fox News, Sky News, Sky Sports News and Sport 24.

"Norwegian has made amazing strides for enhanced passenger and crew and accept the challenge of staying one step ahead of their communications demands," said Errol Olivier, president and CEO of MTN. This is a natural partnership for achieving milestones in Norwegian impressive connectivity. MTN specializes in tap, not only the bandwidth but also the fleet performance, so each gigabyte and up to a terabyte are optimized, resulting in excellent service and the best experience at sea that the industry has to offer. '