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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Posted on November 02, 2010 by Jyoti Xenel
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...
Posted on August 10, 2010 by Jyoti Xenel
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...
