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Alan Rankin: Solo Round Britain Challenge

Posted on June 06, 2013 by Jyoti Xenel

On June 9th our customer, Alan Rankin, plans to begin his challenge to embark on a solo singlehanded circumnavigation of the UK and Ireland. He will sail his yacht, Trade Winds, over 2,300 miles in...

SPOT2 GPS Messenger Offer: Save over 25% on the...

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Jyoti Xenel

Global Telesat Communications are offering a great deal on the award winning SPOT2 GPS Messengers. The special offer includes a SPOT2 (which comes packaged with an arm armband mount), an annual subscription, and the Track...

Firmware Update Available for DeLorme inReach S...

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Jyoti Xenel

Delorme have recently identified a firmware issue with the satellite modem installed in inReach devices that may cause problems and prevent them from working correctly. Read their recommendations to resolve this issue ...

Spotlight on Gerry Hughes: The First Deaf Man t...

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Jyoti Xenel

GTC customer Gerry Hughes this week completed a hugely impressive feat and achieved his lifelong ambition to become the world’s first deaf person to solo circumnavigate the world via the five southernmost capes. Gerry Hughes...

Mountain guide Bruce Goodlad explains the impor...

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jyoti Xenel

Our customers use their satellite phones all over the world for many different reasons such as expeditions, sailing trips or business calls in remote locations. Whether our customers use satellite phones frequently or as an...

New high data rate BGAN terminal starts video r...

Posted on April 05, 2013 by Jyoti Xenel

The first BGAN terminal capable of accessing Inmarsat’s new high data rate (HDR) service will be unveiled at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cobham SATCOM’s EXPLORER 710 will support a game-changing service for...

Comic Relief climber aims to raise £1 million u...

Posted on April 05, 2013 by Jyoti Xenel

A climber aiming to raise £1 million (US$1.6 million) for UK charity Comic Relief by scaling Mount Everest will share every step of his attempt using Inmarsat BGAN. Inmarsat is sponsoring British commercial airline pilot...