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Crash Helmets and Satellite Phones
The other day I was on the internet Christmas shopping for a crash helmet for my teen age son. He’s recently gotten involved in an activity that makes wearing a helmet the prudent thing to do. Although Florida does not have a helmet law…our family does. The first thing that jumps out at you is…
How To Transform Your Smartphone Into A Satellite Phone
In today’s day and age, the ability to communicate across wide swaths of space, including those without traditional cell coverage, is a major need for many people and entities. This is particularly important for those who want to continue utilizing your smartphone with advanced capabilities, and one strong approach here is transforming your smartphone into…
Malaysia Airlines MH370 - Inmarsat Satellites Provide Some Clues
March 26, 2014 Although the cause of the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines MH370 remains a mystery, apparently the ultimate fate of the airliner does not. Based on intense analysis of satellite data provided by the British satellite communications company INMARSAT, the Malaysian government has concluded light MH370 terminated in the Southern Indian Ocean. In a…
2 is Better Than 1 - Strategic Partnership Between Satellite Providers
Naples, Fl April 1st, 2014 – LightSquared, operators of the MSAT communications satellite constellation, are pleased to announced a multi-year strategic partnership agreement with ViaSat, Inc. ViaSat offers fixed and mobile satellite network services, which features ViaSat-1, the world’s highest capacity satellite; satellite broadband networking systems; and network-centric military communication systems and cyber security products…
A Dispatch Radio that works when nothing else does
Without a doubt the MSAT G2 Dispatch capable satellite radio is the satellite terminal of choice when it comes to North American emergency response and crisis management. There are several reasons for that but the primary one is that DISPATCH RADIO WILL FUNCTION WHEN NOTHING ELSE DOES. Dispatch Radio service operates independently of all public…
Satellite to Propel Numerex on Global M2M, New Duplex Services
Numerex, an Atlanta, Ga. based Machine-to-Machine (M2M) service provider, is looking at ways to expand its services internationally by using satellite. About 90 percent of the company’s business is cellular, but Steve Baker, VP of network product management at Numerex, told Via Satellite that satellite plays an integral role in the company’s operations, and that…
Cobham provides internet at sea for Volvo Ocean Race
[SatNews] The Volvo Ocean Race is a testament to the skill and endurance of the crews battling the sea and the elements in a trial of seamanship and boat design. The race also illustrates the crucial part communications play in modern sailing. Cobham has a major role in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15, supplying technology…
Globalstar has a solution for farmers with FindMyAnimal
[SatNews] Globalstar announced that it will support its Value Added Re-seller, FindMyAnimal, at the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA), Abu Dhabi, March 9-10, as they demonstrate their innovative animal tracking devices, which are enabled via Globalstar’s low-powered STX-3 Chipset and LEO Simplex network. Globalstar and FindMyAnimal will exhibit a variety of solutions for…
Iridium is bringing a new service to the world
[SatNews] Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) has announced four industry-leading, value-added manufacturing partners that will design, manufacture and distribute products compatible with Iridium Certus broadband, the company’s next-generation broadband service. Iridium Certus will leverage the enhanced capabilities of Iridium NEXT to deliver versatile, enterprise-grade, reliable communications, anywhere and everywhere in the world. Full story here…. For…
How an Entrepreneur uses the Iridium Extreme Satellite Phone
Hey, Check out this short video testimonial from the founder of impossible2possible Ray Zahab. Ray talks about how important his Iridium Extreme handheld Satellite phone is to his day-to-day operations. Watch Ray’s Testimonial Now