GMPCS Offers Vehicular Satellite Phone Package for media solutions with Inmarsat

The SatTruckPhone™ turns the Inmarsat IsatPhone Pro satellite phone into an affordable and reliable kit for voice and data communications in the field. Global satellite coverage offers reliable communications during natural disasters and communications blackouts.

The SatTruckPhone™ satellite communications kit for journalists and other broadcast professionals who need affordable satellite communications for immediate deployment to outside broadcast locations is now available. The kit pairs the Inmarsat IsatPhone Pro satellite phone and a docking station in a rugged portable case. Included cables allow an external antenna to mount to the top of a vehicle and adapters for the vehicle power supply, allowing in-transit use. The IsatPhone Pro Handheld phone can be used independently of the kit when communications are needed away from the satellite truck.

“Whether after a natural disaster like a tornado, hurricane or earthquake, or in the remote areas where news happens, broadcasters need communications in the times and places where cellular technologies fail,” said John Stoltz, Director of Media & Enterprise Markets for GMPCS. “The SatTruckPhone™ instantly gives broadcasters the ability to access satellite communications anytime and anywhere, with no installation, and the ability to move from vehicle to vehicle and use the phone outside of the truck.”

Whenever your vehicle or truck is outside of cellular range, the SatTruckPhone™ system keeps field personnel in touch with headquarters, office or studio. Providing basic voice service via Inmarsat’s satellite network and “IsatPhone” service, GMPCS bundles the satphone, docker, mobile antenna and airtime service – for true one-stop-shopping. The SatTruckPhone™ system allows for satellite phone calls whether outside your vehicle, stopped on site or even on-the-move.

In addition to offering clear and reliable voice service, the SatTruckPhone™ lets broadcasters send emails and SMS with their GPS location.

The GMPCS SatTruckPhone™ Kit includes the following:

• Inmarsat IsatPhone Pro satellite phone
• Beam Communications “Pro” Docking Station with RJ11 interface
• Pelican™ CustomFoam Protective Case allows for vehicle to vehicle rapid deployment
• Inmarsat antenna with cable
• GMPCS SIM Card (service sold separately)

The IsatTruck kit is available immediately from GMPCS on the SatTruckPhone Page