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Making The Most Of Your Satellite Phone Airtime With SpeedMail
Would you like to get more from your satellite phone? Maybe you are familiar with sending and receiving voice and text messages with your satellite phone, but might be looking for more. Well did you know that you can use your Iridium or IsatPhone Pro as a modem to send and receive emails? You can, and GMPCS has the best solution for you - It’s called SpeedMail.
Discounted Satellite Phone Equipment from GMPCS
From discounts on Inmarsat BGAN and the IsatPhone Pro satellite phone. To a $50 rebate on the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger, GMPCS has a cyber deal for your holiday season. Giving the gift of peace of mind with satellite communications has benefits for everyone.
Inmarsat Video Captures World Events
The reliable Inmarsat satellite network offers global coverage for many industries. Inmarsat and GMPCS work closely with Media Journalist to broadcast news from around the world with BGAN. As a master distributor for Thane & Thrane; GMPCS is able to provide maritime satellite equipment via Inmarsat through FleetBroadband. Commercially, GMPCS provides competitive handheld satellite phone pricing for the IsatPhone Pro by Inmarsat.
How Much is 'I'm going to go, I WILL call you back.' worth?
A satellite phone is often a suggested safety item for off-shore fishing expeditions and one that the Dutton family took to heart.
Iridium 9575 Extreme FAQ Guide From GMPCS
GMPCS has received a lot of requests for information on the new Iridium Extreme. Besides the satellite phone’s specifications we have been asked: “What comes in the box?” and “Is there any backwards compatibility with the phone's accessories?” Below are the answers to these questions and more.
Globalstar SPOT Satellite Launch
Globalstar is proud to announce the launch of the second generation satellite network for its SPOT GPS System! This launch will also assist the Globalstar satellite phone network.
Inmarsat Announces Launch of IsatPhone Link
LONDON & WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has announced the launch of IsatPhone Link, a new global fixed satellite phone service.
Learning About Satellite Phones
Is it so stressful to think of what right and best satellite phone suites you? Then be stress free with our handy Buyer's Guide.
FCC Grants Globalstar Authority to Operate Second-Generation Satellite Constellation Over the United States
COVINGTON, La., Mar 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Globalstar, Inc. (Nasdaq:GSAT), a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, governments and consumers, today announced that the International Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted Globalstar authority to operate its second-generation satellites within the United States. This authority will become effective once Globalstar completes registering the constellation with France, which is expected to occur in the near future.
Marine Training by GMPCS
February 24, 2011 Pompano Beach FL – On Monday February 14th GMPCS kicked off their Marine Training program in the number one port in dollars of seafood landed in the US; New Bedford, MA. The training began with a meet and greet cocktail hour the night before getting down to business.
Inmarsats IsatPhone Pro Recognized by SAIL Magazine with Pittman Award for Electronics Innovation
“We are honored to have received SAIL’s Pittman Innovation Award for the IsatPhone Pro,” said Frank August, Director, Maritime - Americas for Inmarsat. “We always believed IsatPhone Pro would have tremendous appeal for the sailing community and we are very pleased with the enthusiasm and response from the market so far.”
Messages From the Wilderness, via Satellite
AH, wilderness. The great outdoors, the fresh air — and the spotty cellphone coverage. But hikers, adventurers and others in remote places who want to send messages now have a new alternative when the signal vanishes: they can send texts using a satellite network instead.
Globalstar Takes Delivery of New Satellites for Second Launch
COVINGTON, La., Dec, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) --
New Constellation Will Position the Company for Growth by Restoring Industry Leading Voice and Duplex Data Services While it Further Expands Its Award-Winning Spot-Branded Consumer Product Line
COVINGTON, La., Oct 20, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) --
Globalstar Pleased With FCC Approval to Operate Its Upgraded Gateway Ground Stations as it Finalizes Preparations for Tomorrow's Launch of Six New Second-Generation Satellites
COVINGTON, La., Oct 18, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) --
Satellite Phones For Consumers Taking Off
New parents Jerry Lowenstein and his wife aren't taking chances with losing phone service after a hurricane or storm-related outage. In addition to having a home phone and two cell phones, the couple now have a smart satellite phone.
GMPCS Introduces 3BX™ Backpack Satellite Kits for Live Video Streaming from Cell-Free Areas
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (August 5, 2010)—With hurricanes looming in the Gulf, news breaking in disaster-ravaged countries such as Haiti, and wars raging in remote theaters such as Afghanistan, the need for truly portable satellite equipment is greater now than ever for news organizations— especially when cellular or Internet networks are not available. As part of its ongoing response to this need, GMPCS, a leading global satellite communications provider, has introduced a new line of Inmarsat-based 3BX™ field kits— from handheld satellite-phones to portable satellite-Internet terminals—designed for backpack-based or vehicle-based satellite news gathering.
FIRST COMMERCIAL SALE OF THE GLOBAL ISATPHONEPRO SATELLITE PHONE
The first units were sold to a southeast regional electric utility company, with headquarters in Atlanta, GA. The IsatPhone Pro is the first new global handheld phone to enter the market in several years. “Inmarsat has established new pricing levels for both equipment and airtime that lowers the cost of global communications to individuals traveling to remote locations and to corporations that must have reliable communications for their personnel beyond cellular coverage.” Said Jon Klein Vice President of GMPCS.
Iridium makes down payment on satellite launch
The company broke the news in a statement to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, noting that the deposit is fully refundable "if financing is not secured or if a full scale development contract for the design and manufacture of the Iridium NEXT satellites is not signed within 12 months."
Hurricane forecasters: El Niño weakening, which could lead to more storms
Post 8:47 PM EDT, March 31, 2010
Saved by the Satellite
Rick Stephens acknowledges it was the wildest, most scenic hunting trip he’s ever been on.
GMPCS announced as as a launch Distribution Partner for Inmarsat’s Global Satellite Phone Services
Free maritime Emergency Calling launches October
A new maritime safety service for all FleetBroadband users - 505 Emergency Calling - will be launched across the world on 1 October.
Inmarsat is delighted to announce the introduction of full global coverage for all our broadband services.
The Inmarsat BGAN, FleetBroadband and SwiftBroadband services provided by the Inmarsat-4 (I-4) F1 spacecraft were successfully restored earlier today, Tuesday, 24 February, at the end of the final outage caused by I-4 satellite repositioning.
Inmarsat C distress call helps repel pirate attack.
Inmarsat C came to the rescue when pirates tried to attack a 53,500 DWT bulk carrier in the Indian Ocean on 11 February.
Loss of Iridium Satellite
Yesterday (February 10), Iridium lost an operational satellite. According to information shared with the company by various U.S. government organizations that monitor satellites and other space objects (such as debris), it appears that the satellite loss is the result of a collision with a non-operational Russian satellite. Although this event has relatively limited impact on Iridium’s service, the company is taking immediate action to address the loss. The Iridium constellation is healthy, and this event is not the result of a failure on the part of Iridium or its technology.
Update on the Iridium Satellite Constellation
On Tuesday, February 10, 2009, Iridium lost one of its 66 operational satellites. According to information shared with the company by various U.S. government organizations that monitor satellites and other space objects (such as debris), it appears that the satellite loss is the result of a collision with a non-operational Russian satellite. This was a completely random and isolated incident and although this event has relatively limited impact on Iridium’s service, the company is taking immediate action to address the loss. The Iridium constellation is healthy, and this event is not the result of a failure on the part of Iridium or its technology.
Americas satellite extends coverage into East Pacific
Preparations for the introduction of global FleetBroadband coverage are entering their final phase following the recent entry into service of the new I-4 Americas satellite.
Introduction of the new Sailor 6210 VHF, Sailor 6215 VHF DSC Class D and FCC approved Sailor 6216 VHF DSC Class D
We are pleased to introduce the forthcoming arrival of three new fixed VHF systems, the SAILOR 6210 VHF, the SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC Class D, and the FCC approved SAILOR 6216 VHF DSC Class D for the US market. These brand new VHF radios were introduced at our partner conference in New Orleans on January 13th, 2009. We expect to launch the VHFs early Q2 2009 and full production to be ready second half of 2009.
New I-4 Americas satellite enters commercial service
Inmarsat is pleased to announce the entry into service of the new I-4 Americas satellite, providing mobile voice and broadband data coverage for North and South America.
'One world, one number' for all Inmarsat services
Inmarsat is on track to switch to the single dialling code +870 for all its services by the end of 2008.
Repositioning of the Inmarsat-4 (I-4) Satellite
SCHEDULED OUTAGE NOTIFICATION Following the successful launch of its third I-4 satellite on 18 August 2008, Inmarsat will be repositioning its satellites in order to optimise the network and prepare for the introduction of global I-4 coverage.
Closure of R-BGAN service
GMPCS would like to remind our customers that the R-BGAN service is scheduled to be withdrawn permanently from the end of December 2008. The closure of the R-BGAN service will take place in two stages, on the following dates:
New Year repositioning set to affect some mariners
Inmarsat’s satellite repositioning programme, to optimise its network and enable the delivery of global broadband services, enters its next phase in early January 2009.
Year-end deadline for switch to single +870 dialling code
Inmarsat is on track to switch to the single dialling code +870 for all its maritime services by the end of 2008 following an extensive 'one world, one number' campaign.
Inmarsat I4-F3 satellite has arrived on station over the Americas
Mobile broadband coverage of the world has taken a giant step closer with the launch of the third Inmarsat-4 (I-4) satellite.
I-4 F3 satellite testing successfully completed
The Inmarsat-4 F3 satellite has successfully completed in-orbit tests that confirm its onboard systems are performing as required to provide commercial service. The new addition to the Inmarsat-4 (I-4) fleet has now begun the journey to its final on-station location at 98 degrees west, where it is currently scheduled to enter service on 7 January 2009. The I-4 F3 will be positioned more directly over the Americas than the I-4 F2 spacecraft currently serving the region.
Inmarsat Deploys Solar Panels, Antenna on Third Satellite
Inmarsat confirmed the deployment of the solar panels and large antenna reflector on its third Inmarsat-4 satellite, the company announced Sept. 8.
I-4 F3 continues deployment after Proton launch success
The Inmarsat-4 F3 satellite has been successfully launched by a Proton Breeze M rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Proton delivers I-4 satellite safely into transfer orbit
The Inmarsat-4 F3 satellite has been successfully launched by a Proton Breeze M rocket into a geosynchronous transfer orbit.
New SAILOR LRIT transceiver
The SAILOR TT-3000LRIT from Thrane & Thrane is an Inmarsat Mini C terminal that complies with the IMO requirements for long range identification and tracking (LRIT).
Satcoms recognised as key factor in crew retention
An Inmarsat-hosted panel discussion, featuring a selection of maritime experts, has highlighted the importance of onboard satellite communications in retaining seafarers.
MSV Names Vice President For Satellite Services
Mobile Satellite Ventures (MSV) appointed Susan Miller senior vice president for satellite services, the company announced July 17.
Handheld Satellite Phones
GMPCS Personal Communications offers a full range of handheld satellite phones, providing you with the best solution at the best price depending on your location and communication needs.
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SAILOR-FBB-250$13,666.00
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IRID-9505-A$1,695.00
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IRID-BM-RST430$1,455.00
