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Over 1,500 Rescues Initiated with SPOT Satellit...

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Adrian Sarmasan

Outdoor enthusiasts including hikers, boaters, pilots and skiers are among those saved since debut of SPOT technology in 2007. Spot LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. and leader in personal satellite messaging and...

Thrane & Thrane Signs Significant BGAN Developm...

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Jyoti Xenel

Inmarsat and Thrane & Thrane have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and delivery of key components to implement new services on the Inmarsat Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN). The MoU agreement...

Thuraya launches Twitter via SMS service

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

Thuraya users will be able to operate their Twitter accounts via SMS from 15th December 2011. This means that users will be able to update their Twitter accounts from anywhere within the Thuraya coverage area....

Iridium + GEOS... In An Emergency, Press That S...

Posted on December 06, 2011 by Jyoti Xenel

Iridium has announced the GEOS emergency response service is now available to Iridium Extreme satellite phone customers. At no additional cost to customers, Iridium has integrated the GEOS service into the SOS button on the...

First Apple iOS App Available on Iridium

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Jyoti Xenel

Free Application Optimizes Email and Internet Services for Faster Data Speeds for iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches Anywhere in the World Iridium Communications Inc. announces that its Iridium AxcessPoint Mail & Web App is now...

Globalstar Signs Agreement With Thales Alenia S...

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Jyoti Xenel

Globalstar, a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, governments and consumers, and satellite manufacturer Thales Alenia Space today announced the signing of an agreement to develop satellite software to enhance...

Thrane & Thrane signs up as Inmarsat Global Xpr...

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Jyoti Xenel

Thrane & Thrane has signed an agreement to be a key launch manufacturer for Inmarsat's forthcoming Global Xpress service. The new Ka-band satellite Internet service is expected to go live in 2013, offering download speeds...