KVH, Industries
KVH Industries (NASDAQ: KVHI) provides hybrid GEO/LEO satellite, cellular, and Wi-Fi connectivity solutions through its KVH ONE network, serving over 9,000 commercial maritime, leisure yachting, military, and land-mobile vessels globally via TracNet/TracPhone terminals, TracVision satellite TV, and AgilePlans subscriptions.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersMiddletown, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
KVH, Industries firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- KVH, Industries
- Legal name
- KVH Industries, Inc.
- Website
- https://kvh.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- KVH Industries (NASDAQ: KVHI) provides hybrid GEO/LEO satellite, cellular, and Wi-Fi connectivity solutions through its KVH ONE network, serving over 9,000 commercial maritime, leisure yachting, military, and land-mobile vessels globally via TracNet/TracPhone terminals, TracVision satellite TV, and AgilePlans subscriptions.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
KVH, Industries industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Maritime Satellite Communications Equipment
- NAICS
- Satellite Telecommunications (517410), Satellite Telecommunications (5174), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)
- SIC
- Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Enterprise Satellite Connectivity & Managed Services (VSAT, SD-WAN over Satcom) (HDAIAJAB), Managed SD‑WAN/SASE Connectivity (Enterprise WAN under Managed Connectivity) (HDAIAGAF), Network & Connectivity Support (LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, ISP/Telco) (BPAAACAD)
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Where KVH, Industries is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Middletown
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices12 records
Markets served
KVH, Industries business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Satellite Connectivity/Airtime Services: Recurring subscription revenue from satellite connectivity services including LEO (Starlink, OneWeb), VSAT, and hybrid connectivity plans. Revenue driven by vessel subscriber growth and data plan tiers. Q1 2026 service revenue increased 27% YoY driven by LEO airtime service sales.
- Hardware Product Sales: One-time sales of TracNet hybrid terminals, TracPhone VSAT systems, TracVision satellite TV antennas, and CommBox Edge network management devices. Product revenue declined 52% in Q4 2025 due to discounted pricing and low-cost competition.
- Managed Services: Additional services including Managed IT, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Managed Firewall, Vessel Tracking, Superyacht Concierge Services, and KVH Link crew wellbeing content service
- AgilePlans (CaaS): Connectivity as a Service model offering all-inclusive monthly subscriptions with no multi-year commitment, including hardware lease, connectivity, and maintenance
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | AgilePlans ONE - All-inclusive connectivity subscription |
| Subscription | Monthly | KVH Link Crew Wellbeing Content |
| Usage-based | Monthly | Starlink Data Plans |
| Subscription | Monthly | Hybrid & VSAT Data Plans |
| Subscription | Monthly | KVH Elite Streaming Plans |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels10 records
KVH, Industries product offering
Product offeringCore offering
KVH Industries designs, manufactures, and services mobile satellite communications hardware (stabilized VSAT and hybrid TracNet terminals, TracPhone antennas, and TracVision satellite TV systems) and delivers associated airtime, managed network services, and onboard IT/cybersecurity offerings for vessels, vehicles, and remote fixed sites worldwide. Its flagship KVH ONE platform unifies GEO VSAT, LEO (Starlink/OneWeb), 5G/LTE, and Wi-Fi into a single managed connectivity service, sold primarily through its AgilePlans Connectivity-as-a-Service subscription model.
Product overview
KVH Industries provides an integrated maritime connectivity and content platform with multiple product lines. The core offering centers on the KVH ONE hybrid network combining LEO (Starlink, OneWeb), GEO VSAT (mini-VSAT Broadband), cellular, and Wi-Fi connectivity through the TracNet H-series hybrid terminals (H30, H60, H90) and TracPhone VSAT systems (V30, V7-HTS). Supporting infrastructure includes the CommBox Edge network management gateway for SD-WAN, bandwidth control, and cybersecurity. The TracVision satellite TV product family (TV3, TV5, TV6, TV8, TV10, UHD7, A9) delivers entertainment via DIRECTV, DISH Network, and Bell TV. Services include AgilePlans Connectivity-as-a-Service subscription model, KVH Link crew wellbeing content, KVH Manager platform for terminal management, Managed IT/Cybersecurity/Compliance services, and OneCare support. The company also resells Starlink and OneWeb terminals as part of its hybrid solutions portfolio.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- TracNet: Hybrid connectivity terminals combining satellite, cellular, and Wi-Fi technologies with intelligent automatic switching
- TracPhone
- TracVision
- CommBox
- KVH Link
- KVH ONE
- AgilePlans
- KVH Manager
- KVH Elite
Quantifiable outcome
- 27% year-over-year revenue growth in Q1 2026 driven by LEO service expansion
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use KVH, Industries
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
KVH, Industries technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Feature7 records
KVH, Industries partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Starlink (SpaceX)coreKVH signed a pooled data agreement with Starlink and serves as a reseller of Starlink terminals. KVH offers integrated Starlink solutions as part of their hybrid connectivity portfolio, enabling customers to access Starlink's LEO network through KVH's managed services and CommBox Edge network management platform.
- Kognitive NetworkscoreExclusive distribution agreement for CommBox Edge communications gateway. Kognitive Networks developed the edge computing technology that KVH distributes exclusively in the maritime market. The product enables advanced network management for multi-orbit, multi-channel maritime connectivity.
- OneWeb (Eutelsat)coreKVH offers OneWeb terminals and connectivity plans as part of the KVH ONE network, providing enterprise-grade LEO connectivity options for maritime customers seeking global coverage with low latency.
- Kognitive NetworkscoreExclusive distribution agreement for CommBox Edge network management solutions. KVH distributes the edge computing and SD-WAN platform developed by Kognitive Networks for maritime IT management.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
KVH, Industries competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Iridium Communications: Iridium operates a global L-band satellite constellation providing voice and data services including the Certus maritime broadband service. It competes with KVH in maritime satellite connectivity and serves as both a partner alternative and competitor depending on customer requirements.
- Hughes Network Systems: Hughes is a major satellite communications equipment and service provider offering VSAT terminals, HTS network management, and managed connectivity for enterprise and government markets, with overlap to KVH's network management and connectivity offerings.
- SES Networks: SES operates GEO and MEO satellite constellations (including O3b mPOWER) serving maritime, government, and enterprise connectivity. SES provides satellite capacity that KVH may leverage for its VSAT services while also being a competitor for global managed connectivity contracts.
- Viasat: Viasat (which acquired Inmarsat) is a large satellite operator and connectivity provider with maritime, aviation, and government segments. It competes with KVH in VSAT services and global maritime connectivity while also being a satellite capacity supplier in the broader ecosystem.
Direct peers
- Cobham Satcom (now part of Thales): Cobham Satcom (acquired by Thales) is a direct competitor in maritime VSAT, satellite TV antennas, and land mobile satellite communications, serving the same commercial maritime and leisure marine customer base as KVH with comparable product portfolios.
- Speedcast: Speedcast is a major satellite communications and managed connectivity provider serving maritime, energy, and enterprise customers with hybrid VSAT/LEO solutions, managed network services, and cybersecurity—directly competing with KVH's AgilePlans CaaS and CommBox Edge offerings.
- Marlink: Marlink is a leading global provider of maritime connectivity solutions and managed services, offering hybrid VSAT/LEO/cellular solutions, network management, and cybersecurity for commercial shipping and offshore—directly comparable to KVH's managed services and hybrid connectivity offerings.
- Intellian Technologies: Intellian is a leading manufacturer of maritime satellite communication and TV antennas (VSAT, LEO, TVRO) directly competing with KVH's TracPhone and TracVision product lines across commercial maritime, leisure yachting, and land mobile segments.
Emerging players
- OneWeb (Eutelsat Group): OneWeb is a LEO satellite operator integrated with KVH ONE hybrid network for enterprise-grade maritime connectivity. As a partner and emerging player in LEO maritime, it represents both distribution opportunity and competitive risk depending on go-to-market evolution.
- Starlink (SpaceX): SpaceX's Starlink is both KVH's strategic partner (KVH resells Starlink maritime terminals and services) and an emerging competitive threat with its own direct maritime channel. The LEO network is reshaping maritime connectivity economics and is central to KVH's hybrid strategy.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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KVH, Industries leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
KVH, Industries subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries7 records
KVH, Industries funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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KVH, Industries M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A3 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about KVH, Industries
What does KVH, Industries do?
KVH Industries designs, manufactures, and services mobile satellite communications hardware (stabilized VSAT and hybrid TracNet terminals, TracPhone antennas, and TracVision satellite TV systems) and delivers associated airtime, managed network services, and onboard IT/cybersecurity offerings for vessels, vehicles, and remote fixed sites worldwide. Its flagship KVH ONE platform unifies GEO VSAT, LEO (Starlink/OneWeb), 5G/LTE, and Wi-Fi into a single managed connectivity service, sold primarily through its AgilePlans Connectivity-as-a-Service subscription model.
Is KVH, Industries a public or private company?
KVH, Industries is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was KVH, Industries founded?
KVH, Industries was founded in 1982. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is KVH, Industries based?
KVH, Industries is headquartered in Middletown, United States, in the North America region.
How does KVH, Industries make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Satellite Connectivity/Airtime Services are the primary driver. The others are hardware Product Sales, managed Services and agilePlans (CaaS).
Who are KVH, Industries's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Iridium Communications, Hughes Network Systems, SES Networks and Viasat. Direct peers are Cobham Satcom (now part of Thales), Speedcast, Marlink and Intellian Technologies. Emerging players are OneWeb (Eutelsat Group) and Starlink (SpaceX).
Does KVH, Industries have an API?
No public API is recorded for KVH, Industries.
What industry is KVH, Industries in?
KVH, Industries's product category is Maritime Satellite Communications Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAFAIAM, Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE), with a secondary code of HDAIAJAB, Enterprise Satellite Connectivity & Managed Services (VSAT, SD-WAN over Satcom). Its NAICS code is 517410 and its SIC code is 3576.