The Iridium Extreme SOS Feature With GEOS

Iridium 9575 Extreme

The Iridium Extreme is the first satellite phone built with a programmable, GPS-enabled, one-touch SOS button.  The SOS feature is powered by the GEOS Emergency Response Service provided to Iridium Extreme users at no additional charge.  If you have an Iridium Extreme satellite phone it is important to understand who GEOS is and how this feature works. 

GEOS provides worldwide SOS (911) emergency response for a range of GPS-enabled communication devices.  The GEOS International Emergency Response Coordination Center (IERCC) in Houston, Texas (USA) is the heart of the rescue operation and whose mission is to aid in the response to distress calls and help save lives throughout the world.  The IERCC is an alerting post that is responsible for receiving the alert and notifying the appropriate authorities to execute the Search and Rescue (SAR) mission.

The GEOS Emergency services on the Iridium Extreme satellite phone are only available once registration with GEOS is complete with a valid Iridium subscription.  If you have an Iridium Extreme with active airtime you can complete your registration at: www.geosalliance.com/iridium

After registration, you will need to program your Iridium Extreme™ emergency mode settings to direct calls and messages to GEOS.  Instructions will be provided by GEOS at the completion.  Standard airtime charges will apply for emergency mode messages and/or calls to GEOS.

Once you have registered your satellite phone, there are enhanced GEOS Services available at an affordable price.  For as little as $13.95 you can have a Search and Rescue (SAR) membership which offers up to $100,000 (US) per annum for Search & Rescue costs (including helicopter rescue) for any emergency service expenses incurred.  Terms and Conditions apply.

Talk to your GMPCS sales representative or visit us at www.gmpcs-us.com for additional details.

Iridium Satellite Phone Dockers for the Iridium 9555

Iridium 9555 Standard Dock SatStation

GMPCS is pleased to offer the SatStation hands free docks for the Iridium 9555 satellite phone.  These affordable docking stations allow you to use the Iridium satellite phone in a building, vehicle or at sea.

One of the new solutions available is the SatStation HandsFree Dock.  This particular docking station is great for mobile applications such as in a vehicle.  The Hands Free Dock includes a 10 watt speaker and features full duplex hands –free operation.  This means your phone call will be loud and clear inside the vehicle.  The SatStation Hands Free Iridium Dock is a ready-to-go vehicular solution with cutting edge background noise filter and echo canceling technology.

If you would like to see how this docking station can be installed in a car look at this installation diagram.

Another option for a fixed installation is the SatStation Standard Dock.  This docking station for the Iridium 9555 satellite phone does not have a hands free option, however it does include a built-in privacy handset.  This option gives you the benefits of a fixed phone with a portable option.  The Iridium 9555 satellite phone can be removed from the docking station to be taken with you as a mobile satellite phone.  And since the dock is charges the portable phone while it’s docked, you will have a fully charged phone ready to be used. 

With either docking station solution you will need to purchase an auxiliary antenna.  For a mobile vehicle application we suggest the Iridium Portable AuxiliaryAntenna.  And for a more fixed or marine solution we suggest the Iridium Pole Mount Antenna.

For any questions and other solutions contact GMPCS at +1-954-973-3100 or www.gmpcs-us.com

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