Using Satellite Phones

There is a need for a satellite phone among people today. This is particularly true for those who often find themselves in areas that are a bit remote. This also helps a lot of people during times of emergency when all the communication lines are down. Satellite phone systems are not affected by any force of nature since they are not like the cellular phones wherein the transmission is based on cellular networks while sat phones transmit signal through the use of satellites that are close to the earth.

The best satellite phone service is one that has a lot of satellites since this means that it has a wide coverage and there are no delays in transmission. Satellite phones are known to have superior quality sound too. One of the leading sat phone service providers is Iridium which has a network of about 66 countries. The satellites that Iridium has are LEO or low earth orbiting which make transmission clearer and devoid of delays. The company offers different plans and packages for their satellite phone service. This is to cater to the different needs and affordability of people.

This is one way of making the service more consumer-centric instead of simply just commercial. That is why there are a lot of private individuals who are now using the satellite phone system unlike before when only the government and a few huge companies can make use of it.

Lately some sat phone service providers make use of the time division multiple access scheme since this allows for more calls to be attended to in the system. This was done since the usual complaint in the use of sat phones is that when there are too many calls made simultaneously the system tends to bog down. Today, that has been resolved and that’s why a number of people have switched to the use of satellite phones.

The Advantage of Having Satellite Phones

Satellite phones have a great advantage than other phones; they can be used in remote areas that normally have no other means of communication. They used to be utilized by the government and for very huge corporations and organizations that do business in some remote areas around the globe. It’s a good thing that things have changed and there is now a popular satellite phone service provided by Iridium. This started way back 2001 when the Iridium World Data Services when this type of communication system became consumer-centric. Its most recent addition to its packages is the prepaid phone service that costs $1.09 per 30 seconds regularly. This used to be only for the government to use but today this is available for all private individuals who like to take advantage of this very efficient phone service. There is nothing else that can compare to the kind of data and voice transfer that any satellite phone service can provide. That is why there has been a decrease in the amount of rental services as more people have been made aware of the advantages in using the satellite phone service and with the decreasing rates a lot more are buying instead of mere renting them.

Satellite phones are also a lot helpful during emergencies. Thus type of phone service is not vulnerable to any natural disaster and is therefore very helpful during emergencies when all lines are cut off. Satellite phones now also have SIM cards in them and many of these cater to about 99 countries around the world.

iridium 9575 Versus isatphone pro

This is an unofficial leak about the new iridium 9575 ….

Once we have one in our tiny little mits we will update the site and give you the raw upto date comparrisons between the two phones

Here are the leaked (alleged) facts so far  - we will update you as to the exact differences when we get our hands on the phone and official specs.

The rumour mill is a humming that Iridium will be releasing a new handset to compliment its satellite network in the near future. The Iridium 9575 satellite phone will be 10% thinner and 7% lighter than the current long term model the Iridium 9555.

So bookmark this page and watch out for the latest news and updates. this will be the first new phone Iridiu, have launched in over 4 years. We expect it to be compete against the all new Isatphone Pro.

The Iridium 9575 will also be more rugged with both an IP65 and US MIL 810F rating and a rubber grip.

The 9575 antenna will have a more rugged design and the unit will come with a tracking function complete with a panic button for emergency situations.

Iridium have currently released no information about the handset which is strange if it is due to be released in July, which normally means that we see it here inaustralia around 30 days later.

However if the rumors do become true I look forward to receiving my new Iridium 9575 handset and providing a thorough review and comparison of the phone in the very near future.

As soon as I have an Iridium 9575 Manual for you to download you will find it first on this site.
Please check back for the Iridium 9575 Owners Manual around July. 

 It will be ready for download here as soon as it is available.

Use your Iridium 9575 satellite phone for data transfer and connectivity. 
Please check back for Iridium 9575 data speed and implementation instructions.

We will have comparrisons against the current 9555 and the all new isatphone Pro Satellite Phones as soon as they are available.

Features & specifications

Iridium 9575

Features and Specs coming in Summer 2011!

Iridium 9575

Features:

•    Industrial-grade design for unparalleled durability
•    Compact physical footprint for streamlined portability
•    Intuitive user interface for out-of-the-box functionality
•    Enhanced SMS and email messaging capability
•    Integrated speakerphone
•    Headset and hands-free capability
•    Internally stowed antenna
•    Mini-USB data port and support for phone as modem
•    21 supported menu languages
Specifications:

•Dimensions: 143 mm (L) x 55 mm (W) x 30 mm (D)
•Weight: 266 g (9.4 oz)
•Operating Temperature Range: -10 °C to +55 °C
Duration

•Standby time: up to 30 hours
•Talk time: up to 3.1 hours
Display

•200 character illuminated graphic display
•Volume, signal and battery strength meters
•Illuminated weather-resistant keypad
Calling Features

•Integrated speakerphone
•Quick-connect to Iridium voice mail
•Two-way SMS and short email capability
•Pre-programmable International Access Code (00 or +)
•Mailbox for voice, numeric & text messages
•Selectable ring and alert tones (8 choices)
Memory

•100-entry internal address book, with capacity for multiple phone numbers, email addresses and notes
•SIM card address book with 155-entry capacity
•Call history retains received, missed and dialed calls
Usage Control Features

•User-configurable call timers to manage costs
•Keypad lock and PIN lock for additional security

Package Includes

Iridium 9555 satellite phone package includes:

AC charger, international plug kit
DC travel charger,
hands-free headset,
leather case,
auxiliary antenna adapter,
5’ external auxiliary antenna,
USB data cable,
quick-start guide,
user guide,
and CD-ROM

Inmarsat Isatphone Pro the Best World-Wide Mobile

The newest service, Inmarsat’s first worldwide handheld, offers an not matched specification at the most acceptable cost on the market. Extensive screening has shown that IsatPhone Pro has got the market’s longest battery life as well as the most effective device. More details, and the full specification, are obtainable at www.isatphone-pro.com.au

Andrew Sukawaty, Chairman and CEO of Inmarsat remarks about the new phone, “With the marketing offers at release, our US$699 that arrived in Australia is about $829.00 GST. IsatPhone Pro is a “game changer”. This particular phone provides for us price and performance leadership for the remote environment market.

“We get nowadays joined the portable satellite cell phone market with a worldwide device. This focuses on customers dished up by Inmarsat for many years, both at sea and in the most remote parts of the global landmass. The present satellite network hold it up and it uses proven technologies customized to use in these surroundings.

“The IsatPhone Pro is tailor-made for tough use. Rugged, splash and dust resistant, with long battery life, it offers worldwide service from day one. This is actually the first satellite telephone being designed for the particular Inmarsat network on the ground-up, responding to customer needs, for use around harsh environments.

“Today we’ve got delivered the powerful, inexpensive, expert phone for worldwide users. IsatPhone Pro ties the award-winning profile of data and voice terminals. This gives us a full range of providers with regard to remote environment communications use.”

IsatPhone Pro gives up to 8 hours talk-time and up to 100 hours on standby. The device offers secured an IP54 rating and is dust, splash and shock resistant. It is also able to operate through -20 degrees C to 55 degrees C, that is the biggest temperature range of any satellite cell phone.

Targeted mostly with professional users inside the federal government, mass media, aid, gas and oil, exploration as well as construction industries, IsatPhone Pro offers high-quality satellite telephony, text message and email messaging. Location data may also be looked at and sent in the text message.

The special design and style of IsatPhone Pro, which includes the fully-manoeuvrable antenna, allows the device to be placed on its side for simple hands-free use by means of Bluetooth. IsatPhone Pro posseses an intuitive GSM-style user interface which has a high-visibility colour screen, along with a larger keypad for easy dialling in gloves.

“IsatPhone Pro can undoubtedly shake-up the worldwide handheld market,” said Helen Stalker, Commercial Director for GlobalSatellite Phone Services at Inmarsat. “It’s the best overall proposition in the market. It fulfills all of the essential user requirements as well as Inmarsat offers the best channel support in the market. We have caused the best developers, manufacturers and logistics companies to be able to bring IsatPhone Pro to market. And via our 13 distribution partners around the world, the levels of customer service and also support are unrivalled”.

The distribution partners for IsatPhone Pro are AST, China Telecom, Evosat, Korea Telecom, MCN, MVS, Network Innovations, NSSL, RRSat, Satcom Global, Singtel. Stratos and Vizada are the U.S distributors for the new IsatPhone Pro.

Inmarsat Isatphone Pro the Best Worldwide Handheld

The new service, Inmarsat’s first world-wide handheld, has an unequaled specs at the most acceptable cost out there. Extensive screening shows which IsatPhone Pro has the market’s longest battery life as well as the most effective device. More details, and the full specs, are accessible at www.isatphone-pro.com.au

Andrew Sukawaty, Chairman and CEO of Inmarsat comments on the new phone, “With the marketing credits at release, our US$699 that ended up in Australia is around $829.00 GST. IsatPhone Pro is a “game changer”. This particular mobile phone provides for us price and performance leadership to the remote environment market.

“We have got these days joined the portable satellite mobile phone market with a global phone. It targets customers dished up by Inmarsat for decades, both sailing as well as in one of the most remote parts of the global landmass. Our present satellite network hold it up also it utilizes proven technology custom-made for use in these environments.

“The IsatPhone Pro is tailor-made for tough use. Tough, splash and dust proof, with long battery life, it offers worldwide service from day one. Here is the first satellite mobile phone being built for the particular Inmarsat network from the ground-up, responding to customer desires, for usage in harsh environments.

“Today we’ve got supplied the robust, cost-effective, professional handset for worldwide users. IsatPhone Pro ties the award-winning profile of data and voice terminals. It gives us the full array of expert services for remote environment communications use.”

IsatPhone Pro provides approximately 8 hours talk time and up to 100 hours on standby. The phone has guaranteed an IP54 rating and is dust, splash and shock resistant. It is also capable of operating from -20 degrees C to 55 degrees C, which is the biggest temperature range of any satellite mobile phone.

Targeted primarily at professional consumers inside the federal government, media, aid, gas and oil, exploration and structure industries, IsatPhone Pro gives high-quality satellite telephone, text as well as email messaging. Place data will also be seen as well as sent in the text message.

The unique design and style of IsatPhone Pro, which includes a fully-manoeuvrable antenna, permits the phone being placed on it’s side for easy hands-free use by way of Bluetooth. IsatPhone Pro posseses an intuitive GSM-style interface which has a high-visibility colour screen, and a larger keypad for easy dialling in gloves.

“IsatPhone Pro can undoubtedly shake-up the global portable market,” said Helen Stalker, Commercial Director for GlobalSatellite Phone Services at Inmarsat. “It’s the most effective overall proposition on the market. It satisfies all the fundamental user requirements and Inmarsat provides the greatest channel help in the industry. We’ve got worked with the very best developers, manufacturers and logistics suppliers to be able to bring IsatPhone Pro to market. And by means of our 13 distribution partners globally, the levels of customer service and support are unrivalled”.

The distribution partners for IsatPhone Pro are AST, China Telecom, Evosat, Korea Telecom, MCN, MVS, Network Innovations, NSSL, RRSat, Satcom Global, Singtel. Stratos and Vizada are the U.S distributors to the new IsatPhone Pro.