Vital Communications With The IsatPhone Pro Satellite Phone

Are your remote land and offshore communications reliable? When it comes to oil and gas we know how important it is to stay connected. A satellite phone is one of the most reliable means for remote communications. Now it is one of the most cost effective solutions that can help:

• Exploration teams stay in touch with the progress of oil exploration and discoveries
• Executives and oil rig personnel communicate important tasks and strategies to conduct daily business operations
• Quickly contact rescue and medical services in an emergency
• Maintain contact with specialists at headquarters in case of structural damage to an oil rig
• Coordinate and implement emergency procedures

We have one of the most affordable satellite communication devices -- the IsatPhone Pro by Inmarsat.

For over 30 years, Inmarsat has been a leader in satellite communications service and technology. Their network of geostationary satellites is equipped with the latest technology and software to ensure that you rarely miss a call or connection. Furthermore, we are a direct partner and service provider meaning that we have direct access to Inmarsat’s support services, we receive stock directly from Inmarsat without going through a distributor and we offer competitive pricing than other satellite communications companies.

The IsatPhone Pro is a handheld satellite phone that costs less than $700.00. It has a large color display, an easy to use navigation menu, clear voice quality and large keypad for ease of use even while wearing gloves. It is also dust proof and water resistant with an IP54 rating. So you don’t have to worry about its durability while in remote onshore or offshore locations.
The IsatPhone Pro also includes built in GPS and is the only satellite phone with Bluetooth capability. Other features include long battery life, SMS, email, 8 hours talk time and 100 hours standby time.

To use the IsatPhone Pro, you must be outside with a clear line of sight of the southern sky. Turn on the phone and extend the antenna so that it can get a GPS fix with the satellite. Once the phone is registered with the satellite, you are able to place calls anywhere in the world except for the polar region.

We have several postpaid and prepaid airtime options to choose from based on your usage and budget. Prepaid airtime can be used worldwide including the U.S. For more information check out our website www.gmpcs-us.com or contact Tanga Williams in sales at 954-725-1012.

Iridium Extreme Dockers for the 9575 Satellite Phone

Beam docking stations are available for the Iridium 9575 Extreme satellite phone. If you have purchased the Iridium Extreme you may want to invest in an additional battery or leather case. Now available from BEAM communications are the Extreme Docking stations exclusive for the Iridium Extreme satellite phone.

Satellite phone users often have concerns with using a satellite phone indoors. Even though the handheld satellite phone alone does not work indoors there are docking stations from BEAM Communications that allows for this satellite communication need.

The Iridium Extreme Dockers come in three different styles: the LiteDOCK, PotsDOCK and the DriveDock. Each of these Dockers has their own specific features to work in several different application.

The most affordable of the three Extreme Dockers is the LiteDock Extreme. At $250 from GMPCS you can have this Docker installed at a fixed site or in a vehicle. The LiteDOCK Extreme will charge the Iridium Extreme handheld phone while it is docked. The LiteDOCK supports the Iridium Extreme’s tracking and SOS function as well as USB data capabilities.

The PotsDOCK Extreme includes more options for the Iridium Extreme. Once docked in the PotsDock Extreme, the Iridium Extreme satellite phone can be integrated into a PBX system. Other features include RJ11/POTS connectivity, Bluetooth, built-in ringer and SOS alert notifications.

The DriveDOCK Extreme provides hands-free communications for mobile applications. The docking station has built-in echo canceling and full duplex technologies to provide superior voice quality and professional hands-free or privacy calls for any vehicle, boat or aircraft.

All of the Extreme Dockers from BEAM are fully certified by Iridium and are RoHS compliant. BEAM also offers a 2 year replacement guarantee on the Extreme Dockers. For a comparison chart on these three Dockers you can click here.

BEAM Communications also makes similar Dockers for the IsatPhone Pro and Iridium 9555 satellite phones.

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