Iridium ExtremeTM is built with the same reliable voice and data capability that users have come to trust from the only real mobile, real global satellite communications company in the world. But Iridium ExtremeTM doesn’t stop there.
NEW Iridium 9555 High-Capacity Battery Accessory with 6.5 Hours Talk Time (Tuesday, 30-Aug-11)
Effective August 25, 2011, a new Iridium 9555 high capacity battery accessory is available for ordering using part number BAT41101. This new battery provides customers with up to 6.5 hours of talk time and up to 43 hours of standby time in full network coverage. The battery is integrated with the design of the Iridium 9555, is low-profile, and easy to install and remove.
Skype can now be used to make calls to Inmarsat (Tuesday, 16-Aug-11)
Skype can now be used to make calls to Inmarsat’s IsatPhone Pro as well as BGAN, FleetBroadband and Mini M terminals. Rates start at just from just €1.80/$2.62/£1.64 per minute
XSAT Opens Office in Miami, Florida, USA (Saturday, 06-Aug-11)
XSAT opens a new office in Miami, FLorida, USA. The Miami office will be managing marketing and sales operations in the USA, the Caribbeans and Latin America. Our new office is located in the Northern part of Miami-Dade county, in the city of Aventura.
18851 NE 29th Avenue SUITE 768 (7th Floor)
Aventura FL 33180
United States
XSAT Global is a Global Star Dealer and is authorized to supply the full range of Global Star Phones and SPOT tracking and messaging units.
www.GlobalStar.com www.FindMeSpot.com
XSAT is a certified Open Port Installer (Thursday, 26-May-11)
XSAT had successfully completed "Iridium OpenPort Accredited Training Program" and attained the required standard for accredited installation, operation and support of the Iridium OpenPort product. Iridium certificate dated 23 April 2011.
New Iridium Anti Piracy Solution (Thursday, 26-May-11)
Iridium has a new element to combat piracy.
We now have in place a short code linked to the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center. Iridium users can dial short code 9715 or the long number +971 50 552 3215 to reach the service. Calls are free when dialed from an Iridium device and available on all Iridium SIM cards, including Openport. This service is in place now.
Wall Street Journal reporting that UAE and Qatar have assisted the rebel effort in Libya with setting up a new telecommunication network for the Benghazi based administration. Benghazi officials claim satellite feed was provided through Etisalat in Dubai.
iSatPhone Pro available from XSAT (Thursday, 28-Oct-10)
The IsatPhone Pro provides the ultimate combination of a robust handset that is easy to use, with long battery life, a reliable network connection with clear voice quality and global coverage. It features an intuitive GSM-style interface. The handset has a larger high-visibility color screen that makes it easy to see in bright sunlight and a larger keypad that makes is easy to dial with gloves on. It contains a GPS, allows for emails and SMS.
New Iridium Voucher for the Middle East and Africa (Thursday, 24-Dec-09)
The Mid-East North Africa/Africa (MENA) Plan e-voucher is a high volume discount promotional plan which provides the best value for calls within the region. Calls from or within the MENA region to international locations are at a price of $0.78/minute. For 390 USD you get 500 Minutes if the phone is used in the area and 222 minutes if used anywhere else.
New ThurayaXT Handset: Satellite, Internet and GPS! (Thursday, 13-Aug-09)
Thuraya XT is the only satellite phone and GPS terminal in the world to meet the industry’s highest criteria for splash resistance, dust resistance and shock proofing. Combining the reliability of its unparalleled phone functionality, with the dependability of Thuraya’s superior network, Thuraya XT ensures you stay close.
Iridium® Unveils Enhanced Bandwidth Marine Satellite Communication Service (Thursday, 06-Nov-08)
New Product Will Open Door for Growth Surge in Maritime Industry
BETHESDA, Md. – February 26, 2008 – Iridium® Satellite, the world’s fastest-growing mobile satellite services (MSS) provider, today unveiled its new Iridium OpenPort enhanced-bandwidth marine communication system at the Satellite 2008 conference and exhibition in Washington, D.C.
XSAT USA plays role in recent K2 mountain rescue (Thursday, 14-Aug-08)
XSAT USA played an intricate role in the survival of two climbers after the recent mountain disaster on K2. A team of twenty two explorers were attempting to successfully reach the summit and descend the deadly K2 when disaster struck.
Thuraya activations slowed down (Friday, 01-Aug-08)
Due to the implementation by Thuraya of a new billing and SIM activation system, axctivating SIM cards is slowed down and we cannot provide our usual range of services.
Thuraya has launched it's all new Broadband solution, the Thuraya IP. Please contact us for more information. High speed Internet at speeds of up to 444 Kbps and 384 kbps streaming.