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Is Your Smartphone a Satellite Phone?
Most people use smartphones today. They allow us to be connected to others almost anywhere in the world — almost. Despite their impressive reach, there are still many places smartphones can’t go – and that’s where push-to-talk satellite phones come into play. If you want to explore the differences between smartphones and satellite phones more
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Iridium PTT: Protecting African Wildlife and Communities
When people think of push-to-talk (PTT) services, they think about the value it can add to their businesses or their recreation time. What many people may not realize is the way that amazing products like Iridium Push-To-Talk can have an impact on the safety of ecosystems and communities. The National Reserve in Kenya utilized Iridium
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Is Inmarsat Fleet One Marine Satellite Internet Right for You?
If you spend a lot of time on your leisure yacht or fishing boat, then you might be interesting to learn more about Fleet One marine satellite service from the Inmarsat Satellite Network. Fleet One is a unique satellite internet service that is tailored to smaller vessels to help provide them with dependable broadband data
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Who Can Benefit from Satellite Push to Talk Radio?
Satellite push to talk allow you to talk to anyone, anywhere. It’s like having your own personal radio tower that allows you to call anywhere between the equator to the North Pole. Now imagine putting that power of satellite push to talk radio into the hands of your private network, allowing your employees to communicate
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Do Sat Phones Work Anywhere In the World?
Since sat phones do not rely on any ground-based technology to receive a signal, theoretically they should work from anywhere on Earth – right? Although these marvels of modern technology do work virtually anywhere, there are some locations where you might not be able to use your sat phone or satellite push-to-talk system. Locations Where
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Top 3 Reasons You Need a Satellite Phone Now
Have you been thinking about getting a satellite phone? Whether you have or have not considered getting mobile or fixed sat phone service, there are several compelling reasons why you might want to consider it now. And, if you haven’t spent much time learning about your options for satellite-based connectivity, you might be surprised by
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How Does Mobile Satellite Internet Work? Is It Right for You?
Satellite internet has come a long way in the past couple of years, becoming faster, more reliable and easier to use. This technology has also become surprisingly affordable. If it’s been awhile since you looked into getting online via satellite, it’s time to revisit your options. You now have options for both stationary and mobile
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Satellite Phone Testing and Storage Themes
When you purchase any form of satellite communication, from satellite phones to satellite internet, hotspots or any kind of satellite network, you expect reliability and durability. A satellite phone that fails or malfunctions while in the field is no good to anyone. At International Satellite Services, we’re proud to offer only the highest-quality satellite phones,
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Reliable Satellite Communications During COVID-19 Outbreak, Part 2
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over the concerns many Americans have about the potential for losing cell network service during the COVID-19 outbreak and how this would impact them, plus several ideal satellite phone and internet products that will keep you connected in case this happens. There is widespread such
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Reliable Satellite Communications During COVID-19 Outbreak, Part 1
There are several areas of society that have seen their importance elevated during the recent worldwide COVID-19 outbreak, and mobile communications are among these areas. From individuals who require strong networks in case of emergency or to keep in touch with loved ones affected to emergency responders and others in healthcare, robust communication networks are