Inmarsat these days launched its new global handheld satellite television phone, the IsatPhone Professional. Retailing for as little as US$500, the phone will be a 'game changer' in this specialist marketplace.
The new service, Inmarsat's very first global handheld, provides an unmatched specification at the most competitive cost point in the market. Extensive testing has shown that IsatPhone Pro has the market's longest battery existence and the most robust handset. These along with other market-leading services and functions are now available at a suggested retail cost of US$699, with promotional prices expected to be close to US$500-600.
Comments Andrew Sukawaty, Chairman and CEO of Inmarsat:
'Because of the promotional benefits at launch, our US$500-600 IsatPhone Pro is really a 'game changer'. This phone provides us price and performance leadership for the remote atmosphere market.
'We have these days entered the handheld satellite telephone market having a global handset. It targets customers served by Inmarsat for decades, both at sea and in the most remote parts from the global landmass. It's supported by our existing satellite television network and it uses proven technologies customized for use in these environments.
'The IsatPhone Pro is tailor-made for tough use. Rugged, splash and dust proof, and with long battery life, it provides global support from day one. This may be the first satellite television phone to be built for that Inmarsat network from the ground-up, responding to client needs, for use in harsh environments.
'Today we've delivered a robust, affordable, expert handset for global users. IsatPhone Pro joins our award-winning portfolio of information and voice terminals. It gives us a complete range of providers for remote environment communications use.'
IsatPhone Professional offers up to 8 hours talk time and as much as 100 hours on standby. The phone has safe an IP54 rating and is particles, splash and shock resistant. It's also capable of operating from -20 degrees C to +55 degrees C, which is the widest temperature range of any satellite telephone.
Targeted primarily at professional customers in the federal government, media, aid, oil and gas, mining and construction sectors, IsatPhone Pro provides high-quality satellite telephony, text and email messaging. Location information can also be viewed and sent inside a text message.
The unique style of IsatPhone Pro, including a fully-manoeuvrable antenna, enables the handset to be placed on its side for easy hands-free use via Bluetooth. IsatPhone Professional has an intuitive GSM-style interface with a high-visibility colour screen, along with a larger keypad for simple dialling in gloves.
'IsatPhone Pro will undoubtedly shake-up the worldwide handheld market,' said Helen Stalker, Commercial Director for Global Satellite television Phone Providers at Inmarsat. 'It's the best general proposition in the marketplace. It meets all the fundamental user requirements and Inmarsat provides the greatest channel support within the industry. We've worked with the greatest developers, manufacturers and logistics providers to bring IsatPhone Pro to marketplace. And through our 13 distribution partners globally, the levels of customer support and support are unrivalled'.
The distribution partners for IsatPhone Professional are AST, China Telecom, Evosat, Korea Telecom, MCN, MVS, Network Innovations, NSSL, RRSat, Satcom Global, Singtel, Stratos and Vizada.
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