Inmarsat Selects EMS Modern Advances To Design And Style Next-Generation Worldwide Satellite Phone
Inmarsat's next-generation dual-mode satellite phone and GSM cellular cell phone. The contract, which expands EMS's market concentrate beyond aeronautical broadband, is for around $26 million.
The new phone will support both terrestrial GSM and GMR-2+ satellite operation, and utilizing an omni antenna will detect regardless of whether a user is inside a cellular coverage region and, if not, automatically switch to the global satellite network. As part of Inmarsat's phased rollout from the support, the layout will also permit Inmarsat to much better manage Inmarsat's I-4 spot-beam allocations.
"Inmarsat has always believed in the importance of strong partnerships in its pursuit of delivering worldwide cellular communications and turning out to be a one-stop provider of mobile voice and broadband satellite television communications," says Andrew Sukawaty, Chairman and CEO of Inmarsat. "EMS's proven expertise in satellite communications technology made them the greatest selection to create this second-generation product. The mixture with the third I-4 satellite launch in early 2008 and this dual-mode handset will allow us to continue our planned roll-out on a worldwide scale."
Making use of state-of-the-art technologies produced and integrated by EMS, the cell phone will probably be built around a core module that can be incorporated into other terminals for mobile applications. Providing international reach, lower price, a small form-factor, GPS functionality, and both GSM and satellite modes, the core module is expected to become ideally suited for maritime, land, military and possibly even aeronautical software.
"Developing this new satellite handset is a crucial opportunity for EMS," says EMS Technologies' President and CEO, Paul Domorski. "We are evolving our proven mobile satellite phone communications technology for significant new markets. These consist of corporate and small- to medium-sized enterprises, as well as regional markets composed of person users and remote field workers. Leveraging our expertise, we are taking another step in achieving our vision of ubiquitous mobile communications, and we truly be grateful for Inmarsat's confidence in our abilities."
EMS SATCOM Vice President & General Manager Gary Hebb said, "We have assembled international team for this development. Our Tewkesbury (U.K.), Adelaide (Australia) and Ottawa (Ontario) offices, together with subcontractors on three continents, will all have roles in this project. This endeavor immediately puts our investment in DSpace to work, by making use of its high-performance satellite-modem abilities. Beyond the development from the cell phone itself, and using the experience we gain in design for high volumes, we expect to develop a wide range of specialized products utilizing the core module."
The new telephone will offer voice, 2. four kbps data services, and text messaging. The current phase of Inmarsat's satellite phone support is focused about the Asia, Middle East and also Africa regions.
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc (LSE:ISAT) is the leading provider of international mobile satellite phone communications. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data communications to authorities, companies and other organisations, with a range of services that may be used on land, at sea or within the air. The company's services are delivered through a global network of more than 500 distribution partners and service providers operating in 180 countries. For the year ended December 31, 2006, Inmarsat plc had total revenue of US$500.1 million.
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