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Satellite Phone

Friday, February 20th, 2009

A satellite phone or sat phone as is commonly called is a phone that offers connection to satellites that are orbiting the earth instead of connecting to the terrestrial sites. It could cover the entire earth or it could cover only specific regions of the earth. Previously, the satellite phones looked like the mobile phones prevalent during the 1980s and 1990s, the online difference being a large antenna that was retractable. But recent satellite phone look more like the modern day mobile phones. Satellite phones are popularly used in places where the terrestrial cellular phones do not have any coverage.

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Friday, December 19th, 2008

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Seven Secrets about Buying Satellite Phones from the Low Cost Vendors

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

Author: Lou Altman

Making a decision to buy a Satellite Phone based on price alone could cost you and your organization dearly in valuable time and money after the sale. These seven secrets will help you make the right decision and avoid the hidden costs of buying a Satellite Phone from the low-cost provider. Savvy purchasers know that low-cost typically translates to the lowest overall value over time.

Mobile Satellite Communications and MSS

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Mobile satellite services (MSS), also known as mobile satellite communications, are commonly referred to as satellite communication systems that use portable terrestrial terminals rather than fixed satellite services (FSS). FSS use fixed terrestrial terminals where the location of the ground stations do not change frequently. Consumer satellite television (or cable television) uses FSS. MSS terminals may be placed in planes, ships and vehicles or may be carried by individuals. Satellite telephones use MSS. The three major kinds of MSS are as follows: land MSS (LMSS), aeronautical MSS (AMSS) and maritime MSS (MMSS).

 

RV Satellite Antenna

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

By Sarah Freeland

The first thing that you should know about RV satellite antennas is that there are three types: satellite radio antennas, satellite cable television antennas and satellite internet antennas. These antennas also come in portable models and affixed models, as well as regular and low profile models. You will want to select the RV satellite antenna that is right for your communication and entertainment needs.

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