Satellite Communications...
Iridium | Inmarsat | Thuraya | Globalstar
Mobile Connect offer Satellite communication solutions from Iridium, Globalstar, Thuraya and Inmarsat. We can provide satellite phones
for hire, pre-paid or on contract.
What is Satellite Communication?
Satellite Communications enable users to remain in contact no matter where
they are in the world.
Communications Satellites act as relay stations in space. They are used to bounce
messages from one part of the world to another. The messages can be telephone calls,
tv pictures or Internet connections.
With poor telecommunications infrastructure in many areas around the world and limited cellular
coverage, Satellite Communications provide that vital reliable option for keeping in touch
whether it be by voice, fax or data/email.
There are different satellite solutions available providing options for every budget. Below are the various solution providers we are happy to be able to offer.
For further information regarding handsets and tariffs available please contact us.
Iridium
Iridium Satellite is the only provider of truly global satellite voice and data
solutions with complete coverage of the earth (including oceans, airways and Polar Regions). Iridium delivers essential communications services to and from remote areas where no other form of communication
is available.
The Iridium constellation of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO), cross-linked satellites operates as a fully meshed network and is the largest commercial satellite constellation in the world.
The Iridium service is ideally suited for industries such maritime, aviation, government/military, emergency/humanitarian services, mining, forestry, oil and gas, heavy equipment, transportation
and utilities.
Inmarsat
Inmarsat is a pioneer of mobile Satellite Communications. Inmarsat stands at the forefront of 3G wireless telephony, capitalising on almost a quarter of a century's experience to deliver broadband communications solutions to enterprise, maritime, and aeronautical users around the globe.
Inmarsat operates a constellation of geostationary satellites that extend mobile phone, fax and data communications to every part of the world except the poles.
End users can dial into the international telephone network and send data over the internet at any time, simply by connecting to an Inmarsat Satellite.
Thuraya
Thuray Satellite Telecommunications is a regional mobile satellite system that provides satellite telephone services to a region covering more than 100 countries.
Thuraya offers satellite based telephony through a dynamic mobile phone that combines satellite, GSM and GPS. Each handset offers voice, data, fax, messinging and location determination (GPS). Thuraya's dual service enables the user to use the GSM service any time in local networks, yet automatically switch on to satellite mode whenever out of local terrestrial reach.
Thuraya's footprint includes Europe, North and Central Africa, the Middle East, the CIS countries and South Asia.
Globalstar
Globalstar is one of the world's most widely used handheld satellite phone service providing high-quality, low-cost voice and data services from virtually anywhere in over 120 countries around the globe.
Using the Globalstar network of low earth orbiting satellites, the company primarily provides business and recreational communications to industry and individuals located in remote areas throughout the world.
To find out more about Satellite Communications Solutions offered by Mobile Connect, contact us outlining your requirements.
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