SES Broadband for Maritime is a two-way satellite broadband Internet service for use on private boats and commercial ships throughout European waters. SES Broadband for Maritime provides high-speed Internet access (at up to 2Mbit/s downlink) along with VoIP telephone, email, and virtual private network services to vessels while at anchor/moored or in motion. The service started in September 2009. Until March 2012, the service was called ASTRA2Connect Maritime Broadband and the operating company ASTRA Broadband Services. The name was changed in line with the rebranding of parent company SES.