Other BrandsInmarsat rolls out IsatPhone Pro satellite phone

Inmarsat rolls out IsatPhone Pro satellite phone

IsatPhone Pro

Inmarsat has doffed the covers of its latest global handheld satellite phone, the IsatPhone Pro. The company is said to be a leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services. The device hints at being the “game changer” in the specialist market, as it is available at a reasonable price. The satellite phone from Inmarsat proffers an unparalleled design at the most competitive price point in the market.

The device comes loaded with features that it claims are unrivaled by its competitors. The phone is enabled with the market’s longest battery life and the most robust handset asserted by extensive testing. The battery life lasts up to 8 hours of talk time and up to 100 hours on standby. It has been accredited to an IP54 rating, and the device is shock, dust and splash resistant. The handset functions in the widest temperature range from -20 degrees C to +55 degrees C that any satellite phone is capable of operating.

Andrew Sukawaty, Chairman and CEO of Inmarsat comments, “Today we have delivered a robust, affordable, professional handset for global users. IsatPhone Pro joins our award-winning portfolio of data and voice terminals. It gives us a full range of services for remote environment communications use. We have today entered the handheld satellite phone market with a global handset. It targets customers served by Inmarsat for decades, both at sea and in the most remote parts of the global landmass. It is supported by our existing satellite network and it uses proven technology customized for use in these environments.”

The IsatPhone Pro is the first satellite phone to be built exclusively from scratch for the Inmarsat network. The device has been built in such a way to fulfill the need of the user, and work even in the remotest and harshest of environments. The phone is targeted at professional users in the oil and gas, aid, government, media, mining and construction industries.

The satellite phone endows high-quality satellite telephony and text and email messaging. It also allows the user to view and send location data in a text message. The phone is uniquely designed to incorporate an entirely maneuverable antenna that enables the device to be placed on one side for convenient hands-free use through Bluetooth.

Inmarsat’s this handset also equips an innate GSM-style interface enhanced by a high-visibility color screen, combined with a wider keypad for effortless dialing even if the user is wearing gloves. The device offers global coverage and a reliable network connection, augmented with precision voice clarity.

The distribution of the IsatPhone Pro will be handled by 13 distribution partners, encompassing all geographic markets around the globe. The distribution partners consist of China Telecom, AST, Korea Telecom, Evosat, MVS, MCN, NSSL, Network Innovations, Satcom Global, RRSat, Stratos, SingTel and Vizada. For further details users can logon to Inmarsat’s website. The device will be available at a suggested retail price of US$699, although its introductory price would range between US$500 and US$600.

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