Optus
announced
that it
is
partnering
with
Inmarsat,
the
leading
provider
of
global
mobile
satellite
communications,
to
design
and
deliver
a new
and
significantly
enhanced
portable
mobile
satellite
terminal;
the
latest
version
of its
popular
Optus
MobileSat
product.
Now
with
even
greater
data
capability,
MobileSat
is
perfect
for
business
and
consumer
customers
in
remote
and
rural
parts of
Australia.
The
new
Optus
MobileSat
provides
highly
reliable
and
resilient
communications
via
Inmarsat’s
award-winning
L-band
satellite
network
for
customers
outside
of
Optus’
3G
coverage
areas*.
Inmarsat’s
commercial
satellite
network
is
considered
the most
advanced
and
reliable
in the
world,
and is
used by
governments,
humanitarian
aid
groups
and the
media,
amongst
others,
to
ensure
they can
communicate
in even
the most
remote
locations.
As
compact
and
robust
as its
predecessor,
the new
Optus
MobileSat
terminal
enables
not only
voice
calls
and SMS
but also
supports
data
services
such as
email,
web
browsing
and
image
transfer
– all at
speeds
of up to
140
kbps,
regardless
of how
remote
the
location.
Tested
in some
of
Australia’s
harshest
conditions,
MobileSat
is ideal
for
remote
and
rural
parts of
the
country.
The
device
is also
designed
specifically
for use
in noisy
environments
such as
trucks,
vans and
tractors.
The
transponder,
handset
and
roof-mounted
antenna
can be
installed
by Optus
accredited
MobileSat
dealers
and do
not
require
technical
expertise
to use.
With
the new
and
improved
MobileSat,
customers
can now:
Do
more
while
on
the
move
–
choose
from
either
a
‘voice
only’
device
or
‘voice
and
data’
device
that
will
support
satellite
voice,
SMS,
email
and
enables
customers
to
transfer
files,
access
the
internet
and
use
applications
in
remote
locations;
Turn
their
vehicle
into
a
mobile
communications
hub
–
browse
the
internet,
access
social
media
and
connect
with
your
office
PC
with
potential
data
speeds
of
up
to
140kbps,
even
in
the
most
remote
locations;
Crank
the
volume
when
they’re
making
a
racket
–
use
the
new
‘Amplified
Extension
Speaker’
included
with
the
device
to
enable
hands-free
operation
of
the
phone,
even
in
the
noisiest
of
vehicles
and
environments;
Keep
their
existing
MobileSat
phone
number
– or
obtain
a
new
Australian
0145
MobileSat
number;
Stay
safe
and
connected
–
with
a
high
quality,
reliable
connection
‘back
to
base’
or
with
emergency
services,
even
in
the
most
remote
locations
Simple
mobile
solution
delivers
safety
and
productivity
gains
Paul
Sheridan,
Vice
President,
Optus
Satellite
said,
“There
have
been few
products
in the
Optus
mobile
satellite
range as
popular
as
MobileSat.
“Once
up and
running,
fleet
operators,
employers
and
families
alike
can stay
connected
with
MobileSat
even in
the most
remote
parts of
the
country.
“We
know
from
working
with
some of
Australia’s
leading
businesses
and
government
organisations
that
reliable
communications
is
critical
to
health,
well-being,
productivity
and
safety
in
remote
locations.
That’s
why we
anticipate
strong
demand
for this
new
product,
particularly
across
industries
such as
transport,
agriculture,
utilities,
mining,
oil and
gas and
government
agencies
such as
emergency
services.”
Ronald
Spithout,
President,
Inmarsat
Enterprise,
said,
“We are
delighted
that
Optus
has
chosen
to work
with
Inmarsat
on the
development
of its
latest
and most
advanced
satellite
phone
service.
“For
well
over 30
years,
Inmarsat
has been
a
leading
satellite
operator.
Our
wholly
owned
and
operated
satellite
fleet
lies at
the
heart of
both
maritime
and
aviation
safety
services
across
the
world
and we
are
renowned
globally
for the
reliability
of our
network
– a
benefit
we are
delighted
to share
with
Optus’
customers.”
