Satellite Phones
« Previous EntriesThuraya Satellite Communications
Thursday, March 27th, 2008Thuraya satellite communications provide satellite phone services mainly in the Middle East, Africa and Europe but are planning to extend its coverage to East Asia, Australia and South America. It is one of the principal rivals of Iridium Satellite LLC which provides global coverage. Thuraya is based in the United Arab Emirates.
Motorola Satellite Communications
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008Motorola satellite communications are the forerunners of Iridium satellite communications or Iridium Satellite LLC as the company is formally known. The initial project was designed by Motorola. Now, Iridium uses Motorola handsets only though at one point of time, Iridium also used Kyocera handsets. Motorola satellite communications are primarily satellite phone services through the Iridium system. Satellite phones work on the principle of global connectivity even on water or in an aeroplane as instead of submarine communication cables it uses satellite communication.
Global Star Satellite Phones - What Are They?
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008Global Star Satellite phones are an essential communication tool for many businesses, as well as individual professionals. While most well developed areas are covered by mobile network antennas providing maximum coverage there are remote parts of the world where a normal mobile phone is completely unusable. This doesn’t even mean a third world country, some areas, such as Alaska, are just so isolated that a normal mobile phone won’t cut it and a satellite phone can help out professionals and companies in those sorts of areas.
Satellite Phone Benefits and Information
Friday, November 30th, 2007Satellite Phone Benefits and Information
by enetlimited
Satellite Phones are an essential communication device for many businesses and professionals. While most built up areas are conveniently covered by mobile network antenaes providing maximum coverage there are remote parts of the World where a normal mobile phone is completely unusable.
These remote areas may be secluded forests where forestry workers have to operate or maybe professionals in the mining, excavation and structural engineering fields who have to work in locations miles from the nearest telephone. It is essential that these people have some form of communication to enable them to complete the necessary work.
Future in Satellite Phones
Sunday, December 17th, 2006Satellite telephones rely on technology that was initially developed for military purposes. Like the Internet, the use of this technology has witnessed a dramatic shift to commercial use but the military implications were again reinforced during the US conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Iridium system played a vital role in providing the commanders in Washington with real time data that was crucial for many victories. More than 20,000 troops were supplied with satellite phones for exclusive use by the Pentagon and as permitted by the US DoD. This makes it clear that the military is going to continue its dependence on satellite phone technology as much as civilians are crazy about new services on their cell phones. Another aspect of satellite phones is that local agencies like police, firefighters, medical emergency teams, and similar services can now be in touch with critical information on a real time basis.