Inmarsat Selects EMS Systems To Pattern Next-Generation Worldwide Sat Phone
Inmarsat's next-generation dual-mode satellite phone and GSM cell telephone. The contract, which expands EMS's market concentrate beyond aeronautical broadband, is for roughly $26 million.
The new cell phone will help each terrestrial GSM and GMR-2+ satellite operation, and using an omni antenna will detect whether or not a user is in a cellular coverage region and, if not, instantly switch towards the worldwide satellite television network. As part of Inmarsat's phased rollout of the assistance, the style will also allow Inmarsat to much better handle Inmarsat's I-4 spot-beam allocations.
"Inmarsat has usually believed in the significance of strong partnerships in its pursuit of delivering global cell communications and getting a one-stop provider of mobile voice and broadband satellite television communications," claims Andrew Sukawaty, Chairman and CEO of Inmarsat. "EMS's verified expertise in satellite communications engineering created them the best option to develop this second-generation product. The mixture in the third I-4 satellite launch in early 2008 and this dual-mode handset will permit us to carry on our planned roll-out over a global scale."
Employing state-of-the-art technology developed and integrated by EMS, the cell phone is going to be built around a core module that may be incorporated into other terminals for cellular applications. Supplying worldwide reach, lower expense, a tiny form-factor, GPS functionality, and both GSM and satellite television modes, the core module is expected to be ideally suited for maritime, land, military and possibly even aeronautical programs.
"Developing this new satellite mobile phone is a crucial chance for EMS," says EMS Technologies' President and CEO, Paul Domorski. "We are evolving our proven cell satellite mobile phone communications technology for considerable new markets. These include corporate and small- to medium-sized enterprises, as well as regional markets composed of person users and remote field workers. Leveraging our expertise, we're taking another step in achieving our vision of ubiquitous cell communications, and also we sincerely be thankful for Inmarsat's confidence in our capabilities."
EMS SATCOM Vice President & General Manager Gary Hebb said, "We have assembled international team for this development. Our Tewkesbury (U.K.), Adelaide (Australia) and Ottawa (Ontario) offices, as well as subcontractors on three continents, will all have specific roles in this project. This project immediately puts our investment in DSpace to work, by making use of its high-performance satellite-modem expertise. Beyond the development of the cell phone itself, and while using experience we gain in layout for high volumes, we expect to develop a vast range of specialized products utilizing the core module."
The new phone will offer voice, 2. four kbps data services, and text messaging. The current phase of Inmarsat's satellite phone service is focused on the Asia, Middle East and also Africa regions.
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc (LSE:ISAT) is the leading provider of world wide cellular satellite mobile phone communications. Ever since 1979, Inmarsat has been offering reliable voice and high-speed data communications to government authorities, businesses and other organisations, with a range of services that may be used on land, at sea or inside the air. The company's services are delivered through international network of much more 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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