Inmarsat Selects EMS Solutions To Style Next-Generation Worldwide Sat Phone
Inmarsat's next-generation dual-mode satellite mobile phone and GSM mobile telephone. The contract, which expands EMS's marketplace focus beyond aeronautical broadband, is for around $26 million.
The new telephone will assist each terrestrial GSM and GMR-2+ satellite operation, and making use of an omni antenna will detect whether a user is in a cell coverage area and, if not, automatically switch to the world wide satellite television network. As part of Inmarsat's phased rollout with the service, the style will also make it possible for Inmarsat to better manage Inmarsat's I-4 spot-beam allocations.
"Inmarsat has always believed inside the significance of strong partnerships in its pursuit of delivering international mobile communications and getting a one-stop provider of cell voice and broadband satellite communications," says Andrew Sukawaty, Chairman and CEO of Inmarsat. "EMS's proven expertise in satellite television communications engineering created them the finest choice to develop this second-generation item. The combination with the third I-4 satellite launch in early 2008 and this dual-mode handset will make it possible for us to carry on our planned roll-out over a international scale."
Using state-of-the-art technology formulated and integrated by EMS, the phone will probably be built close to a core module that may be incorporated into other terminals for cellular software. Offering worldwide achieve, low price, a little form-factor, GPS functionality, and each GSM and satellite television modes, the core module is expected being ideally suited for maritime, land, military and possibly even aeronautical applications.
"Developing this new satellite phone is definitely an important opportunity for EMS," says EMS Technologies' President and CEO, Paul Domorski. "We are evolving our confirmed cell satellite mobile phone communications technologies for substantial new markets. These include corporate and small- to medium-sized enterprises, in addition to regional markets composed of individual users and remote field workers. Leveraging our expertise, we are taking one more step in achieving our vision of ubiquitous cell communications, and also we honestly appreciate Inmarsat's confidence in our capabilities."
EMS SATCOM General Manager Gary Hebb, the Vice President & General Manager said, "We have assembled a global team for this development. Our Tewkesbury (U.K.), Adelaide (Australia) and Ottawa (Ontario) offices, together with subcontractors on three regions, will all have specific roles in this project. This project instantly puts our investment in DSpace to work, by applying its high-performance satellite-modem expertise. Beyond the development in the phone itself, and using the experience we gain in style for high volumes, we expect to produce a vast range of specialized products utilizing the core module."
The new cell phone will offer voice, 2. 4 kbps data services, and text messaging. The current phase of Inmarsat's satellite phone service is focused for the Asia, Middle East and Africa regions.
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc (LSE:ISAT) is the leading provider of international mobile sat phone communications. Ever since 1979, Inmarsat has been offering beneficial voice and high-speed data communications to governments, enterprises and other organisations, with a selection of services that can be used on land, at sea or within the air. The company's services are delivered through a worldwide network of additional than 500 distribution partners and assistance providers operating in 180 countries. For that year ended December 31, 2006, Inmarsat plc had total revenue of US$500.1 million.
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