Satellite Phones
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Friday, February 20th, 2009A 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.
Seven Secrets about Buying Satellite Phones from the Low Cost Vendors
Sunday, October 19th, 2008Author: 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.
Thuraya 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.
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