Iridium helps combat piracy

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Jyoti Xenel

Iridium Communications Inc. has announced an important new component of a comprehensive program for combating piracy on the high seas, discover how ...

GTC Facebook Page

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Jyoti Xenel

We have refreshed our Facebook page and we would like for you to join the conversation there as well. Please visit us on Facebook and make sure to “like” us and then share with anyone...

Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Ph...

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Jyoti Xenel

Iridium Communications Inc. today announces its annual "Test Your Satellite Phone Week," May 23-28, 2011, as part of an ongoing educational program reminding satellite phone users worldwide about the importance of preparing for emergencies. Users...

New regulations for carrying sat phones into India

Posted on April 05, 2011 by Jyoti Xenel

It is now mandatory for inbound travellers to declare if they are carrying a satellite phone into India. This can be declared in a new column on the immigration card. Satellite phones can only be...

Inmarsat IsatPhone Pro data service available f...

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Jyoti Xenel

Inmarsat have announced that the highly anticipated data capability of the IsatPhone Pro will go live on 31st March.

Independent global study confirms IsatPhone Pro...

Posted on February 07, 2011 by Jyoti Xenel

An independent study of three latest-generation handheld satellite phones has validated Inmarsat's claims for IsatPhone Pro, and concluded that it outperforms the Iridium 9555 and Thuraya XT in a number of critical areas. The global...

Global Telesat Communications to exhibit at Sea...

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Jyoti Xenel

Global Telesat Communications Ltd (GTC) will be exhibiting for the first time at this year’s Seawork Exhibition which is taking place from 14th-16th June in Southampton. On our stand, number SB35, we will be showing...

GeoPro Messenger now available from Global Tele...

Posted on December 03, 2010 by Jyoti Xenel

Global Telesat Communications are now stocking the handheld GeoPro Messenger which offers two-way text messaging anywhere in the world via the Iridium satellite system. The GeoPro Messenger is not restricted by the normal mobile phone...

Using satellite communications to comply with E...

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Jyoti Xenel

A change in EU regulations in July this year means all fishing vessels of more than 24 metres in length are now required to record and transmit daily activity reports of catch, transshipments, landings and...

Stay safe at sea with Inmarsat FleetBroadband’s...

Posted on November 08, 2010 by Jyoti Xenel

All users of Inmarsat’s FleetBroadband terminals can take advantage of their free 505 Emergency Calling service which allows vessels in an emergency situation to directly call their nearest Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) by simply...