Inmarsat Selects EMS Solutions To Design And Style Next-Generation Worldwide Sat Phone

Inmarsat's next-generation dual-mode satellite handset and GSM cell telephone. The contract, which expands EMS's marketplace concentrate beyond aeronautical broadband, is for roughly $26 million.

The new mobile phone will assist both terrestrial GSM and GMR-2+ satellite operation, and employing an omni antenna will detect whether or not a user is in a mobile coverage region and, if not, instantly switch towards the world wide satellite network. As part of Inmarsat's phased rollout on the assistance, the style will also enable Inmarsat to much better handle Inmarsat's I-4 spot-beam allocations.

"Inmarsat has usually believed inside the importance of strong partnerships in its pursuit of delivering world-wide cell communications and getting a one-stop provider of cellular voice and broadband satellite television communications," claims Andrew Sukawaty, Chairman and CEO of Inmarsat. "EMS's verified expertise in satellite television communications technology created them the ideal option to develop this second-generation item. The mixture in the third I-4 satellite television launch in early 2008 and this dual-mode handset will make it possible for us to continue our planned roll-out over a world-wide scale."

Applying state-of-the-art technology created and integrated by EMS, the mobile phone is going to be constructed close to a core module that can be incorporated into other terminals for cellular programs. Supplying worldwide achieve, lower expense, a modest form-factor, GPS functionality, and each GSM and satellite modes, the core module is expected for being ideally suited for maritime, land, military and possibly even aeronautical programs.

"Developing this new satellite mobile phone is definitely a critical chance for EMS," claims EMS Technologies' President and CEO, Paul Domorski. "We are evolving our confirmed mobile satellite mobile phone communications engineering for considerable new markets. These include corporate and small- to medium-sized enterprises, along with regional markets composed of person users and remote field workers. Leveraging our expertise, we're getting one more step in achieving our vision of ubiquitous mobile communications, and also we really admire Inmarsat's confidence in our capabilities."

EMS SATCOM General Manager Gary Hebb, the Vice President & General Manager said, "We have assembled a world-wide team for this development. Our Tewkesbury (U.K.), Adelaide (Australia) and Ottawa (Ontario) offices, as well as subcontractors on 3 regions, will all have roles in this project. This project right away puts our investment in DSpace to work, by making use of its high-performance satellite-modem expertise. Beyond the development with the mobile phone itself, and while using experience we gain in pattern for high volumes, we expect to produce a broad range of specialized products utilizing the core module."

The new mobile phone will offer voice, 2. four kbps data services, and text messaging. The current phase of Inmarsat's satellite phone service is focused around the Asia, Middle East and also Africa regions.

About Inmarsat

Inmarsat plc (LSE:ISAT) is the leading provider of world wide cellular sat phone communications. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been offering useful voice and high-speed data communications to government agencies, businesses and other organisations, with a variety of services that may be used on land, at sea or inside the air. The company's services are delivered through a world-wide network of additional than 500 distribution partners and service providers operating in 180 countries. For that year ended December 31, 2006, Inmarsat plc had total revenue of US$500.1 million.

Learn About The Latest Story With Regards To The Importance Of Using A Satellite Mobile Phone In Australia
It's important to know that using a satellite cellphone is extremely important for anyone who's contemplating a trip to Australia's Great Outback

Checkout The Most Recent Story Regarding Inmarsat Satellite Mobile Phone. The Dream Is Coming True
Now, there are some misconceptions when it comes to satellite phones and when you can use them. First not all satellite phone networks have global coverage. Actually, there is only one that has true pole-to-pole coverage, and that is Iridium.

Checkout The Most Recent News Regarding The Satellite Phone Vs Cellular Cell Phones
What is the difference between a satellite phone phone and a cell phone? Cell phones rely on terrestrial networks to complete a call whereas satellite phones rely on orbiting satellites

Learn About The Latest Story Concerning The IsatPhone Satelllite Telephone
Inmarasat has a new satellite phone called the IsatPhone Pro. Inmarsat is very well known for providing global mobile satellite communication services and brings this new IsatPhone Pro as a "game changer" at a competitive price.

Get The Latest Information With Regards To Inmarsat FleetBroadband As Well As BGAN
Inmarsat's latest I4 satellite system, as used for BGAN and FleetBroadband, is the first to make possible the high speeds and flexibility of the internet that you have come to expect in your home, from some of the worlds most remote places.

Get The Most Up-To-Date Information Regarding IsatPhone Expert Bringing Satellite Handset Calls For The Masses
The Inmarsat IsatPhone Pro was first unveiled by SingTel back in May. We finally got a chance to try it out at CommunicAsia 2010. This is a satellite phone that lets you make calls in areas out of regular cellular (such as GSM or CDMA) coverage.

Checkout The Most Recent News With Regards To Inmarsat Preparing To Enter Cellular Industry
This is Inmarsat's first foray into the mobile-handset market - the satellite communications company has conventionally made its money through its data services