Global coverage of Inmarsat satellites: Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, today announced the completion of global coverage for its mobile broadband services. Following the launch of the third I-4 satellite in August 2008, and a successful satellite repositioning programme that ended on 24th February 2009, Inmarsat is now the only satellite operator to offer mobile broadband services on a global basis. ... read more
iSatPhone Pro
IsatPhone Pro is the first Inmarsat handheld to be purpose-built for its network. Optimised to deliver the best performance from the world’s most advanced mobile satellite network, it is available on a global basis over the three Inmarsat-4 satellites, which have an operational lifetime into the 2020s. IsatPhone Pro is targeted primarily at professional users in the government, media, aid, oil and gas, mining and construction sectors.
Key features:
The essential services: satellite telephony, voicemail, text and email messaging, GPS location data
The longest battery life: up to 8 hours talk time and up to 100 hours standby time
The most robust handset: operates at -20°C to +55°C; dust, splash and shock resistant (IP54); humidity tolerance from 0 to 95 percent
The only global handheld satellite phone to support Bluetooth: place the handset on its side, with full manoeuvrability of the antenna, for easy handsfree use
Easy to use: intuitive GSM-style interface; high-visibility colour screen; larger keypad for easy dialling with gloves on
Reliable network connection: operates over global geostationary satellites that will be operational into the 2020s; significantly less possibility of call dropping
The ultimate value: highly competitive handset, accessories and airtime pricing