Nowhere Networks advises ferry, cruise and cargo operators planning for 2027 to treat satellite as one link, not the whole bill
As ferry, cruise and cargo operators set their 2027 budgets, Nowhere Networks says the way to keep connectivity costs predictable while satellite prices move is to let satellite carry only the traffic that needs it.
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, November 3, 2026. Satellite pricing at sea keeps moving. Over the past year, trade and technology press have reported new monthly fees, repriced plans and higher data rates, and more changes are expected. For an operator that runs all onboard traffic over satellite, every change goes straight into the budget.
Satellite where it counts
Nowhere Networks, the Swedish maritime connectivity company, says the answer is to use satellite where it does the most good, not to move away from it. Satellite is still the right link on open water. Closer to shore, Nowhere Networks’ own shore-to-ship radio network carries as much of the traffic as possible. It is a dedicated maritime network rather than a mobile one. Both links are managed as one connection, so passengers and crew get one continuous service.
“Satellite connects ships where nothing else can reach, and it is part of every connection we deliver,” said Asbjörn Frydenlund, CEO of Nowhere Networks. “What operators ask us for is a connectivity budget they can plan around. When satellite carries only the traffic that really needs it, a price change somewhere in the market becomes a smaller line in the budget instead of a surprise halfway through the year.”
Customers save between 50 and 90%
Nowhere Networks customers save between 50 and 90% by running a hybrid connection instead of satellite alone. The company connects more than 200 vessels for more than 30 customers, including ferry operators on routes across Northern Europe.
“The solution offers higher capacity, bandwidth, and quality at significantly lower cost,” said Rikard Karlsson, Head of Vessel Technology & Connectivity at Stena Line, in a published customer case.
Recognized for growth
Nowhere Networks was named a Di Gasell company again in 2026, recognized by Dagens industri as one of Sweden’s fast-growing, profitable companies.
Operators who want to see what a hybrid connection would mean for their routes can find more at nowherenetworks.com/satellite-price-rise.
About Nowhere Networks
Nowhere Networks is a fast-growing Swedish technology company delivering hybrid maritime connectivity through its own shore-to-ship radio network combined with satellite. By owning and operating its infrastructure, the company provides high-speed, low-latency internet at significantly lower cost than traditional solutions. More than 200 vessels and 130 million people have been connected through Nowhere Networks. www.nowherenetworks.com
Media contact
CG Sänne, Chief Commercial Officer, Nowhere Networks
cg.sanne@nowherenetworks.com, +46 70 812 23 33
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