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;
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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;
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Keep their existing MobileSat
phone number – or obtain a new
Australian 0145 MobileSat
number;
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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.”
