Inmarsat has launched a cellular phone with a distinction. The IsatPhone Pro connects for the firm's satellite communications network to enable end users to maintain in contact from nearly anyplace within the world.

Available immediately via Inmarsat's distribution partners, the IsatPhone Pro is promoted like a "game changer" from the specialist communications marketplace, with prices anticipated to become as reduced as $500 (£338).

Target markets for that handset include the government, media, oil and gas industries as well as the mining and construction sectors. The cell phone allows customers to create calls in the middle on the ocean or even in remote places with the globe, according to Inmarsat.

The IsatPhone Pro may be the first cell phone to be designed exclusively for Inmarsat's I-4 satellite network. The unit weighs 279g and provides up to eight several hours talk time as well as as much as 100 a long time on standby. It's dust proof and splash evidence, and has an operating variety of -20 to 55 degrees Celsius.

"Today we have delivered a robust, affordable, professional handset for world-wide consumers. IsatPhone Pro joins our award-winning portfolio of information and voice terminals, and provides us a complete variety of providers for remote surroundings communications use," stated Inmarsat chief executive Andrew Sukawaty.

The device provides high-quality telephony, text and email help, plus built-in GPS place while using capability to send the user's location being a text message, the firm mentioned.

As with a lot more standard cellular handsets, customers will have to purchase an airtime package to make use of the IsatPhone Pro. Rates will differ depending on the packages provided by every distribution partner, but are anticipated to become close to $1 (67p) per minute, according to Inmarsat.
 

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