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Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Phone Week
Posted On May 24, 2011 01:00 By
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 5, 2011 01:00 By
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 from 31st March
Posted On March 17, 2011 00:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that the highly anticipated data capability of the IsatPhone Pro will go live on 31st March. Inmarsat have stated that during tests the handset reached speeds of up to 20kbps with plain...
Independent global study confirms IsatPhone Pro as The Ultimate Handheld Satellite Phone
Posted On February 7, 2011 00:00 By
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 Seawork Exhibition
Posted On January 25, 2011 00:00 By
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 Telesat Communications
Posted On December 3, 2010 00:00 By
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 EU fishing regulations
Posted On November 11, 2010 00:00 By
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 505 Emergency Calling Service
Posted On November 8, 2010 00:00 By
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...
Satellite Communications in a Marine Environment
Posted On November 2, 2010 00:00 By
Being on your boat should not mean that you are alienated from the outside world. Whether it’s staying in touch with the office or simply checking the latest news or weather, satellite communication systems are...
Inmarsat announces plans to construct new satellite constellation offerering download rates of 50Mbps
Posted On August 10, 2010 01:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that they have contracted Boeing to construct "The Inmarsat-5s" - a new satellite constellation consisting of 3 satellites. This move is part of a $1.2 billion investment to create a global wireless...
Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Phone Week
Posted On May 24, 2011 01:00 By
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 5, 2011 01:00 By
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 from 31st March
Posted On March 17, 2011 00:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that the highly anticipated data capability of the IsatPhone Pro will go live on 31st March. Inmarsat have stated that during tests the handset reached speeds of up to 20kbps with plain...
Independent global study confirms IsatPhone Pro as The Ultimate Handheld Satellite Phone
Posted On February 7, 2011 00:00 By
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 Seawork Exhibition
Posted On January 25, 2011 00:00 By
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 Telesat Communications
Posted On December 3, 2010 00:00 By
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 EU fishing regulations
Posted On November 11, 2010 00:00 By
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 505 Emergency Calling Service
Posted On November 8, 2010 00:00 By
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...
Satellite Communications in a Marine Environment
Posted On November 2, 2010 00:00 By
Being on your boat should not mean that you are alienated from the outside world. Whether it’s staying in touch with the office or simply checking the latest news or weather, satellite communication systems are...
Inmarsat announces plans to construct new satellite constellation offerering download rates of 50Mbps
Posted On August 10, 2010 01:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that they have contracted Boeing to construct "The Inmarsat-5s" - a new satellite constellation consisting of 3 satellites. This move is part of a $1.2 billion investment to create a global wireless...
Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Phone Week
Posted On May 24, 2011 01:00 By
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 5, 2011 01:00 By
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 from 31st March
Posted On March 17, 2011 00:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that the highly anticipated data capability of the IsatPhone Pro will go live on 31st March. Inmarsat have stated that during tests the handset reached speeds of up to 20kbps with plain...
Independent global study confirms IsatPhone Pro as The Ultimate Handheld Satellite Phone
Posted On February 7, 2011 00:00 By
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 Seawork Exhibition
Posted On January 25, 2011 00:00 By
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 Telesat Communications
Posted On December 3, 2010 00:00 By
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 EU fishing regulations
Posted On November 11, 2010 00:00 By
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 505 Emergency Calling Service
Posted On November 8, 2010 00:00 By
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...
Satellite Communications in a Marine Environment
Posted On November 2, 2010 00:00 By
Being on your boat should not mean that you are alienated from the outside world. Whether it’s staying in touch with the office or simply checking the latest news or weather, satellite communication systems are...
Inmarsat announces plans to construct new satellite constellation offerering download rates of 50Mbps
Posted On August 10, 2010 01:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that they have contracted Boeing to construct "The Inmarsat-5s" - a new satellite constellation consisting of 3 satellites. This move is part of a $1.2 billion investment to create a global wireless...
Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Phone Week
Posted On May 24, 2011 01:00 By
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 5, 2011 01:00 By
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 from 31st March
Posted On March 17, 2011 00:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that the highly anticipated data capability of the IsatPhone Pro will go live on 31st March. Inmarsat have stated that during tests the handset reached speeds of up to 20kbps with plain...
Independent global study confirms IsatPhone Pro as The Ultimate Handheld Satellite Phone
Posted On February 7, 2011 00:00 By
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 Seawork Exhibition
Posted On January 25, 2011 00:00 By
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 Telesat Communications
Posted On December 3, 2010 00:00 By
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 EU fishing regulations
Posted On November 11, 2010 00:00 By
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 505 Emergency Calling Service
Posted On November 8, 2010 00:00 By
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...
Satellite Communications in a Marine Environment
Posted On November 2, 2010 00:00 By
Being on your boat should not mean that you are alienated from the outside world. Whether it’s staying in touch with the office or simply checking the latest news or weather, satellite communication systems are...
Inmarsat announces plans to construct new satellite constellation offerering download rates of 50Mbps
Posted On August 10, 2010 01:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that they have contracted Boeing to construct "The Inmarsat-5s" - a new satellite constellation consisting of 3 satellites. This move is part of a $1.2 billion investment to create a global wireless...
Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Phone Week
Posted On May 24, 2011 01:00 By
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 5, 2011 01:00 By
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 from 31st March
Posted On March 17, 2011 00:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that the highly anticipated data capability of the IsatPhone Pro will go live on 31st March. Inmarsat have stated that during tests the handset reached speeds of up to 20kbps with plain...
Independent global study confirms IsatPhone Pro as The Ultimate Handheld Satellite Phone
Posted On February 7, 2011 00:00 By
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 Seawork Exhibition
Posted On January 25, 2011 00:00 By
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 Telesat Communications
Posted On December 3, 2010 00:00 By
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 EU fishing regulations
Posted On November 11, 2010 00:00 By
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 505 Emergency Calling Service
Posted On November 8, 2010 00:00 By
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...
Satellite Communications in a Marine Environment
Posted On November 2, 2010 00:00 By
Being on your boat should not mean that you are alienated from the outside world. Whether it’s staying in touch with the office or simply checking the latest news or weather, satellite communication systems are...
Inmarsat announces plans to construct new satellite constellation offerering download rates of 50Mbps
Posted On August 10, 2010 01:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that they have contracted Boeing to construct "The Inmarsat-5s" - a new satellite constellation consisting of 3 satellites. This move is part of a $1.2 billion investment to create a global wireless...
Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Phone Week
Posted On May 24, 2011 01:00 By
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 5, 2011 01:00 By
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 from 31st March
Posted On March 17, 2011 00:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that the highly anticipated data capability of the IsatPhone Pro will go live on 31st March. Inmarsat have stated that during tests the handset reached speeds of up to 20kbps with plain...
Independent global study confirms IsatPhone Pro as The Ultimate Handheld Satellite Phone
Posted On February 7, 2011 00:00 By
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 Seawork Exhibition
Posted On January 25, 2011 00:00 By
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 Telesat Communications
Posted On December 3, 2010 00:00 By
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 EU fishing regulations
Posted On November 11, 2010 00:00 By
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 505 Emergency Calling Service
Posted On November 8, 2010 00:00 By
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...
Satellite Communications in a Marine Environment
Posted On November 2, 2010 00:00 By
Being on your boat should not mean that you are alienated from the outside world. Whether it’s staying in touch with the office or simply checking the latest news or weather, satellite communication systems are...
Inmarsat announces plans to construct new satellite constellation offerering download rates of 50Mbps
Posted On August 10, 2010 01:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that they have contracted Boeing to construct "The Inmarsat-5s" - a new satellite constellation consisting of 3 satellites. This move is part of a $1.2 billion investment to create a global wireless...
Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Phone Week
Posted On May 24, 2011 01:00 By
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 5, 2011 01:00 By
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 from 31st March
Posted On March 17, 2011 00:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that the highly anticipated data capability of the IsatPhone Pro will go live on 31st March. Inmarsat have stated that during tests the handset reached speeds of up to 20kbps with plain...
Independent global study confirms IsatPhone Pro as The Ultimate Handheld Satellite Phone
Posted On February 7, 2011 00:00 By
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 Seawork Exhibition
Posted On January 25, 2011 00:00 By
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 Telesat Communications
Posted On December 3, 2010 00:00 By
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 EU fishing regulations
Posted On November 11, 2010 00:00 By
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 505 Emergency Calling Service
Posted On November 8, 2010 00:00 By
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...
Satellite Communications in a Marine Environment
Posted On November 2, 2010 00:00 By
Being on your boat should not mean that you are alienated from the outside world. Whether it’s staying in touch with the office or simply checking the latest news or weather, satellite communication systems are...
Inmarsat announces plans to construct new satellite constellation offerering download rates of 50Mbps
Posted On August 10, 2010 01:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that they have contracted Boeing to construct "The Inmarsat-5s" - a new satellite constellation consisting of 3 satellites. This move is part of a $1.2 billion investment to create a global wireless...
Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Phone Week
Posted On May 24, 2011 01:00 By
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 5, 2011 01:00 By
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 from 31st March
Posted On March 17, 2011 00:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that the highly anticipated data capability of the IsatPhone Pro will go live on 31st March. Inmarsat have stated that during tests the handset reached speeds of up to 20kbps with plain...
Independent global study confirms IsatPhone Pro as The Ultimate Handheld Satellite Phone
Posted On February 7, 2011 00:00 By
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 Seawork Exhibition
Posted On January 25, 2011 00:00 By
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 Telesat Communications
Posted On December 3, 2010 00:00 By
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 EU fishing regulations
Posted On November 11, 2010 00:00 By
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 505 Emergency Calling Service
Posted On November 8, 2010 00:00 By
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...
Satellite Communications in a Marine Environment
Posted On November 2, 2010 00:00 By
Being on your boat should not mean that you are alienated from the outside world. Whether it’s staying in touch with the office or simply checking the latest news or weather, satellite communication systems are...
Inmarsat announces plans to construct new satellite constellation offerering download rates of 50Mbps
Posted On August 10, 2010 01:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that they have contracted Boeing to construct "The Inmarsat-5s" - a new satellite constellation consisting of 3 satellites. This move is part of a $1.2 billion investment to create a global wireless...
Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Phone Week
Posted On May 24, 2011 01:00 By
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 5, 2011 01:00 By
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 from 31st March
Posted On March 17, 2011 00:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that the highly anticipated data capability of the IsatPhone Pro will go live on 31st March. Inmarsat have stated that during tests the handset reached speeds of up to 20kbps with plain...
Independent global study confirms IsatPhone Pro as The Ultimate Handheld Satellite Phone
Posted On February 7, 2011 00:00 By
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 Seawork Exhibition
Posted On January 25, 2011 00:00 By
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 Telesat Communications
Posted On December 3, 2010 00:00 By
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 EU fishing regulations
Posted On November 11, 2010 00:00 By
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 505 Emergency Calling Service
Posted On November 8, 2010 00:00 By
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...
Satellite Communications in a Marine Environment
Posted On November 2, 2010 00:00 By
Being on your boat should not mean that you are alienated from the outside world. Whether it’s staying in touch with the office or simply checking the latest news or weather, satellite communication systems are...
Inmarsat announces plans to construct new satellite constellation offerering download rates of 50Mbps
Posted On August 10, 2010 01:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that they have contracted Boeing to construct "The Inmarsat-5s" - a new satellite constellation consisting of 3 satellites. This move is part of a $1.2 billion investment to create a global wireless...
Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Phone Week
Posted On May 24, 2011 01:00 By
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 5, 2011 01:00 By
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 from 31st March
Posted On March 17, 2011 00:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that the highly anticipated data capability of the IsatPhone Pro will go live on 31st March. Inmarsat have stated that during tests the handset reached speeds of up to 20kbps with plain...
Independent global study confirms IsatPhone Pro as The Ultimate Handheld Satellite Phone
Posted On February 7, 2011 00:00 By
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 Seawork Exhibition
Posted On January 25, 2011 00:00 By
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 Telesat Communications
Posted On December 3, 2010 00:00 By
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 EU fishing regulations
Posted On November 11, 2010 00:00 By
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 505 Emergency Calling Service
Posted On November 8, 2010 00:00 By
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...
Satellite Communications in a Marine Environment
Posted On November 2, 2010 00:00 By
Being on your boat should not mean that you are alienated from the outside world. Whether it’s staying in touch with the office or simply checking the latest news or weather, satellite communication systems are...
Inmarsat announces plans to construct new satellite constellation offerering download rates of 50Mbps
Posted On August 10, 2010 01:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that they have contracted Boeing to construct "The Inmarsat-5s" - a new satellite constellation consisting of 3 satellites. This move is part of a $1.2 billion investment to create a global wireless...
Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Phone Week
Posted On May 24, 2011 01:00 By
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 5, 2011 01:00 By
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 from 31st March
Posted On March 17, 2011 00:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that the highly anticipated data capability of the IsatPhone Pro will go live on 31st March. Inmarsat have stated that during tests the handset reached speeds of up to 20kbps with plain...
Independent global study confirms IsatPhone Pro as The Ultimate Handheld Satellite Phone
Posted On February 7, 2011 00:00 By
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 Seawork Exhibition
Posted On January 25, 2011 00:00 By
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 Telesat Communications
Posted On December 3, 2010 00:00 By
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 EU fishing regulations
Posted On November 11, 2010 00:00 By
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 505 Emergency Calling Service
Posted On November 8, 2010 00:00 By
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...
Satellite Communications in a Marine Environment
Posted On November 2, 2010 00:00 By
Being on your boat should not mean that you are alienated from the outside world. Whether it’s staying in touch with the office or simply checking the latest news or weather, satellite communication systems are...
Inmarsat announces plans to construct new satellite constellation offerering download rates of 50Mbps
Posted On August 10, 2010 01:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that they have contracted Boeing to construct "The Inmarsat-5s" - a new satellite constellation consisting of 3 satellites. This move is part of a $1.2 billion investment to create a global wireless...
Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Phone Week
Posted On May 24, 2011 01:00 By
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 5, 2011 01:00 By
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 from 31st March
Posted On March 17, 2011 00:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that the highly anticipated data capability of the IsatPhone Pro will go live on 31st March. Inmarsat have stated that during tests the handset reached speeds of up to 20kbps with plain...
Independent global study confirms IsatPhone Pro as The Ultimate Handheld Satellite Phone
Posted On February 7, 2011 00:00 By
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 Seawork Exhibition
Posted On January 25, 2011 00:00 By
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 Telesat Communications
Posted On December 3, 2010 00:00 By
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 EU fishing regulations
Posted On November 11, 2010 00:00 By
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 505 Emergency Calling Service
Posted On November 8, 2010 00:00 By
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...
Satellite Communications in a Marine Environment
Posted On November 2, 2010 00:00 By
Being on your boat should not mean that you are alienated from the outside world. Whether it’s staying in touch with the office or simply checking the latest news or weather, satellite communication systems are...
Inmarsat announces plans to construct new satellite constellation offerering download rates of 50Mbps
Posted On August 10, 2010 01:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that they have contracted Boeing to construct "The Inmarsat-5s" - a new satellite constellation consisting of 3 satellites. This move is part of a $1.2 billion investment to create a global wireless...
Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Phone Week
Posted On May 24, 2011 01:00 By
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 5, 2011 01:00 By
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 from 31st March
Posted On March 17, 2011 00:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that the highly anticipated data capability of the IsatPhone Pro will go live on 31st March. Inmarsat have stated that during tests the handset reached speeds of up to 20kbps with plain...
Independent global study confirms IsatPhone Pro as The Ultimate Handheld Satellite Phone
Posted On February 7, 2011 00:00 By
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 Seawork Exhibition
Posted On January 25, 2011 00:00 By
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 Telesat Communications
Posted On December 3, 2010 00:00 By
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 EU fishing regulations
Posted On November 11, 2010 00:00 By
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 505 Emergency Calling Service
Posted On November 8, 2010 00:00 By
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...
Satellite Communications in a Marine Environment
Posted On November 2, 2010 00:00 By
Being on your boat should not mean that you are alienated from the outside world. Whether it’s staying in touch with the office or simply checking the latest news or weather, satellite communication systems are...
Inmarsat announces plans to construct new satellite constellation offerering download rates of 50Mbps
Posted On August 10, 2010 01:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that they have contracted Boeing to construct "The Inmarsat-5s" - a new satellite constellation consisting of 3 satellites. This move is part of a $1.2 billion investment to create a global wireless...
Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Phone Week
Posted On May 24, 2011 01:00 By
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 5, 2011 01:00 By
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 from 31st March
Posted On March 17, 2011 00:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that the highly anticipated data capability of the IsatPhone Pro will go live on 31st March. Inmarsat have stated that during tests the handset reached speeds of up to 20kbps with plain...
Independent global study confirms IsatPhone Pro as The Ultimate Handheld Satellite Phone
Posted On February 7, 2011 00:00 By
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 Seawork Exhibition
Posted On January 25, 2011 00:00 By
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 Telesat Communications
Posted On December 3, 2010 00:00 By
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 EU fishing regulations
Posted On November 11, 2010 00:00 By
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 505 Emergency Calling Service
Posted On November 8, 2010 00:00 By
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...
Satellite Communications in a Marine Environment
Posted On November 2, 2010 00:00 By
Being on your boat should not mean that you are alienated from the outside world. Whether it’s staying in touch with the office or simply checking the latest news or weather, satellite communication systems are...
Inmarsat announces plans to construct new satellite constellation offerering download rates of 50Mbps
Posted On August 10, 2010 01:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that they have contracted Boeing to construct "The Inmarsat-5s" - a new satellite constellation consisting of 3 satellites. This move is part of a $1.2 billion investment to create a global wireless...
Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Phone Week
Posted On May 24, 2011 01:00 By
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 5, 2011 01:00 By
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 from 31st March
Posted On March 17, 2011 00:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that the highly anticipated data capability of the IsatPhone Pro will go live on 31st March. Inmarsat have stated that during tests the handset reached speeds of up to 20kbps with plain...
Independent global study confirms IsatPhone Pro as The Ultimate Handheld Satellite Phone
Posted On February 7, 2011 00:00 By
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 Seawork Exhibition
Posted On January 25, 2011 00:00 By
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 Telesat Communications
Posted On December 3, 2010 00:00 By
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 EU fishing regulations
Posted On November 11, 2010 00:00 By
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 505 Emergency Calling Service
Posted On November 8, 2010 00:00 By
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...
Satellite Communications in a Marine Environment
Posted On November 2, 2010 00:00 By
Being on your boat should not mean that you are alienated from the outside world. Whether it’s staying in touch with the office or simply checking the latest news or weather, satellite communication systems are...
Inmarsat announces plans to construct new satellite constellation offerering download rates of 50Mbps
Posted On August 10, 2010 01:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that they have contracted Boeing to construct "The Inmarsat-5s" - a new satellite constellation consisting of 3 satellites. This move is part of a $1.2 billion investment to create a global wireless...
Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Phone Week
Posted On May 24, 2011 01:00 By
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 5, 2011 01:00 By
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 from 31st March
Posted On March 17, 2011 00:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that the highly anticipated data capability of the IsatPhone Pro will go live on 31st March. Inmarsat have stated that during tests the handset reached speeds of up to 20kbps with plain...
Independent global study confirms IsatPhone Pro as The Ultimate Handheld Satellite Phone
Posted On February 7, 2011 00:00 By
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 Seawork Exhibition
Posted On January 25, 2011 00:00 By
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 Telesat Communications
Posted On December 3, 2010 00:00 By
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 EU fishing regulations
Posted On November 11, 2010 00:00 By
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 505 Emergency Calling Service
Posted On November 8, 2010 00:00 By
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...
Satellite Communications in a Marine Environment
Posted On November 2, 2010 00:00 By
Being on your boat should not mean that you are alienated from the outside world. Whether it’s staying in touch with the office or simply checking the latest news or weather, satellite communication systems are...
Inmarsat announces plans to construct new satellite constellation offerering download rates of 50Mbps
Posted On August 10, 2010 01:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that they have contracted Boeing to construct "The Inmarsat-5s" - a new satellite constellation consisting of 3 satellites. This move is part of a $1.2 billion investment to create a global wireless...
Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Phone Week
Posted On May 24, 2011 01:00 By
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 5, 2011 01:00 By
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 from 31st March
Posted On March 17, 2011 00:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that the highly anticipated data capability of the IsatPhone Pro will go live on 31st March. Inmarsat have stated that during tests the handset reached speeds of up to 20kbps with plain...
Independent global study confirms IsatPhone Pro as The Ultimate Handheld Satellite Phone
Posted On February 7, 2011 00:00 By
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 Seawork Exhibition
Posted On January 25, 2011 00:00 By
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 Telesat Communications
Posted On December 3, 2010 00:00 By
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 EU fishing regulations
Posted On November 11, 2010 00:00 By
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 505 Emergency Calling Service
Posted On November 8, 2010 00:00 By
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...
Satellite Communications in a Marine Environment
Posted On November 2, 2010 00:00 By
Being on your boat should not mean that you are alienated from the outside world. Whether it’s staying in touch with the office or simply checking the latest news or weather, satellite communication systems are...
Inmarsat announces plans to construct new satellite constellation offerering download rates of 50Mbps
Posted On August 10, 2010 01:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that they have contracted Boeing to construct "The Inmarsat-5s" - a new satellite constellation consisting of 3 satellites. This move is part of a $1.2 billion investment to create a global wireless...
Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Phone Week
Posted On May 24, 2011 01:00 By
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 5, 2011 01:00 By
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 from 31st March
Posted On March 17, 2011 00:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that the highly anticipated data capability of the IsatPhone Pro will go live on 31st March. Inmarsat have stated that during tests the handset reached speeds of up to 20kbps with plain...
Independent global study confirms IsatPhone Pro as The Ultimate Handheld Satellite Phone
Posted On February 7, 2011 00:00 By
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 Seawork Exhibition
Posted On January 25, 2011 00:00 By
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 Telesat Communications
Posted On December 3, 2010 00:00 By
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 EU fishing regulations
Posted On November 11, 2010 00:00 By
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 505 Emergency Calling Service
Posted On November 8, 2010 00:00 By
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...
Satellite Communications in a Marine Environment
Posted On November 2, 2010 00:00 By
Being on your boat should not mean that you are alienated from the outside world. Whether it’s staying in touch with the office or simply checking the latest news or weather, satellite communication systems are...
Inmarsat announces plans to construct new satellite constellation offerering download rates of 50Mbps
Posted On August 10, 2010 01:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that they have contracted Boeing to construct "The Inmarsat-5s" - a new satellite constellation consisting of 3 satellites. This move is part of a $1.2 billion investment to create a global wireless...
Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Phone Week
Posted On May 24, 2011 01:00 By
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 5, 2011 01:00 By
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 from 31st March
Posted On March 17, 2011 00:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that the highly anticipated data capability of the IsatPhone Pro will go live on 31st March. Inmarsat have stated that during tests the handset reached speeds of up to 20kbps with plain...
Independent global study confirms IsatPhone Pro as The Ultimate Handheld Satellite Phone
Posted On February 7, 2011 00:00 By
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 Seawork Exhibition
Posted On January 25, 2011 00:00 By
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 Telesat Communications
Posted On December 3, 2010 00:00 By
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 EU fishing regulations
Posted On November 11, 2010 00:00 By
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 505 Emergency Calling Service
Posted On November 8, 2010 00:00 By
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...
Satellite Communications in a Marine Environment
Posted On November 2, 2010 00:00 By
Being on your boat should not mean that you are alienated from the outside world. Whether it’s staying in touch with the office or simply checking the latest news or weather, satellite communication systems are...
Inmarsat announces plans to construct new satellite constellation offerering download rates of 50Mbps
Posted On August 10, 2010 01:00 By
Inmarsat have announced that they have contracted Boeing to construct "The Inmarsat-5s" - a new satellite constellation consisting of 3 satellites. This move is part of a $1.2 billion investment to create a global wireless...