The fight in the maritime satcom sector is somewhat analogous to the one fought by Apple and Microsoft in the early â80s: two tech companies, polar-opposite philosophies and a raging battle for market share. Market watchers likely have noted an increased âcompetitive spiritâ among providers of ship-to-shore communication services. ⢠the need to keep crew content with Email, Internet & entertainment. A corporate driver for change has been Iridium, the McLean, VA-basedâŚ