Inmarsat's next-generation dual-mode satellite handset and GSM cell telephone. The contract, which expands EMS's market concentrate beyond aeronautical broadband, is for approximately $26 million.
The new phone will assist each terrestrial GSM and GMR-2+ satellite television operation, and employing an omni antenna will detect whether or not a user is in a mobile coverage region and, if not, automatically switch to the world wide satellite television network. As component of Inmarsat's phased rollout on the assistance, the style will also enable Inmarsat to much better manage Inmarsat's I-4 spot-beam allocations.
"Inmarsat has always believed inside the significance of powerful partnerships in its pursuit of delivering world-wide cell communications and getting a one-stop provider of cellular voice and broadband satellite television communications," says Andrew Sukawaty, Chairman and CEO of Inmarsat. "EMS's proven expertise in satellite television communications technologies created them the ideal option to develop this second-generation product. The mixture from the third I-4 satellite launch in early 2008 and this dual-mode handset will make it possible for us to carry on our planned roll-out over a world-wide scale."
Applying state-of-the-art technology created and integrated by EMS, the mobile phone will be built close to a core module that may be incorporated into other terminals for cellular software. Supplying worldwide reach, lower cost, a small form-factor, GPS functionality, and each GSM and satellite television modes, the core module is anticipated for being ideally suited for maritime, land, military and possibly even aeronautical programs.
"Developing this new satellite mobile phone is a critical opportunity for EMS," says EMS Technologies' President and CEO, Paul Domorski. "We are evolving our confirmed cellular satellite handset communications technologies for considerable new markets. These include corporate and small- to medium-sized enterprises, along with regional markets composed of person users and remote field workers. Leveraging our expertise, we are taking one more step in achieving our vision of ubiquitous cellular communications, and also we really admire Inmarsat's confidence in our capabilities."
EMS SATCOM Vice President & General Manager Gary Hebb said, "We have assembled a world-wide team for this development. Our Tewkesbury (U.K.), Adelaide (Australia) and Ottawa (Ontario) offices, together with subcontractors on three regions, will all have specific roles in this project. This project instantly puts our investment in DSpace to work, by making use of its high-performance satellite-modem expertise. Beyond the development with the mobile phone itself, and with the experience we gain in design for high volumes, we expect to produce a vast range of specialized products making use of the core module."
The new mobile phone will offer voice, 2. four kbps data services, and text messaging. The current phase of Inmarsat's satellite phone service is focused about the Asia, Middle East and also Africa regions.
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc (LSE:ISAT) is the leading provider of worldwide mobile sat phone communications. Ever since 1979, Inmarsat has been supplying useful voice and high-speed data communications to government agencies, businesses and other organisations, with a variety of services that may be used on land, at sea or in the air. The company's services are delivered through a global network of additional than 500 distribution partners and support providers operating in 180 countries. For that year ended December 31, 2006, Inmarsat plc had total revenue of US$500.1 million.
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