Launch of Thuraua IP+ Expands the GMPCS Portfolio of Mobile Satellite Terminals

This month Thuraya Telecommunications Company announced the launch of the new Thuraya IP+ mobile satellite broadband terminals. The Thuraya IP+ is the latest broadband data terminal, useful for people who require reliable data connectivity in areas with inadequate terrestrial infrastructure.

 
The Thuraya IP+ terminal is very similar to the Inmarsat BGAN, however it transmits broadband services over Thuraya’s extensive satellite network. The Thuraya satellite footprint covers more than two-thirds of the globe across 140 countries in Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe and Middle East. For a complete list of countries that have Thuraya coverage, click here.

Two main functions of the Thuraya IP+ are Standard IP and Streaming IP. The terminal has a built-in antenna that can support up to 444 Kbps on Standard IP and 384 Kbps on Streaming IP. These services along with the size and portability of the Thuraya IP+ make it the fastest and lightest mobile satellite broadband terminal. With the battery included this terminal weighs only 3.1lbs.

You may notice that the terminal looks very similar to the Hughes 9202 BGAN. That is because the Thuraya IP+ is manufactured by Hughes Network Systems, Inc., USA and is the same trusted company that manufactures the 9201 and 9202 BGANs.

The Thuraya IP+ is ideal for various mission-critical operations such as broadcast media, defense, telemedicine and disaster response. The terminal will be a key benefit for high quality video streaming, broadband internet access, Virtual Private Network (VPN) email and more.

A Unique features only found in the Thuraya IP+ terminal is the three types of Streaming Alerts a user can set up to prevent runaway terminals or bill shock. The types of Streaming Alerts that can be set up include: Audio, Visual and web Man Machine Interface (wMMI). When a Streaming Alert is enabled on the terminal an audio alert (beep from the terminal buzzer) will sound every 30 seconds after 10 minutes of inactivity during a streaming session. Also the display backlight will flash every 10 seconds and the web MMI will display a timer to track the duration of the streaming session.

GMPCS Personal Communications plans on having the Thuraya IP+ terminal available later this year. If you have any questions or would like please contact us at contact@gmpcs-us.com or visit www.gmpcs-us.com

Winter Storm Saturn and Vital Communications Via Satellite Phone

This week the winter storm known as Saturn has been covering Chicago and the Midwest with heavy snow. Now the storm makes its way to major cities in the Northeast. D.C. to Boston and the rest of New England are preparing for a cold weekend with windy conditions and wet snow. The forecast for this storm brings many challenges because of the warmer air from the ocean creating a mix of rain and snow. These winter conditions are certain take out power and phone lines.

When natural disasters like winter storm Saturn bear down on us with little warning, we are reminded that it is key to always be prepared. That is why it is important to consider a disaster management kit for your family. A disaster management kit should include: fresh water, canned food, flashlights, batteries, a first aid kit and an electric radio, etc. Another item that is vital for communications between your family and emergency responders is a satellite phone.

Terrestrial phone lines and towers may go down in a winter storm, but a satellite phone will not be affected by this. A satellite phone; such as an Iridium or IsatPhone Pro can allow you to stay connected to emergency responders and distant relatives. Satellite phones provide similar functionality to terrestrial mobile telephones including voice, short messaging service (SMS) and low-bandwidth internet access. Having this connectivity to voice and data via satellite can prove vital for the approaching winter storm.

Take action when it comes to being prepared for a natural disaster. Don’t be caught off guard from a winter storm or end of the season hurricane. Learn more about satellite phones and how they can help keep your family connected in times of an emergency.

If you have any questions about satellite communications please visit GMPCS Personal Communications or call us at 1-888-664-3727