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Satellite Phone Store Presentation SATELLITE PHONE STORE Voice, messaging and internet data anywhere on the globe SATELLITE BROADBAND SOLUTIONS GLOBAL XPRESS SYSTEMS The GX system has been designed to support global coverage and enable global mobility. The system includes the space segment and ground segment to provide complete GEO-visible earth connectivity. GX 5075 Fly-Away VSAT GX 3075 Fly-Away VSAT • Automatic antenna pointing system • Manual pointing Antenna System • High Speed portable satellite internet • High Speed portable satellite internet • Deploy anywhere in the world • Deploy anywhere in the world • Fly-Away Transport in 2 pelican boxes • Fly-Away Transport in 2 pelican boxes • Speed up to 8Mbps up / 4Mbps down • Speed up to 8Mbps up / 4Mbps down Operating in the resilient Ka-band, while integrating seamlessly with our proven L-band network, Global Xpress allows customers across aviation, maritime, enterprise and government sectors to have reliable and assured access to high-throughput communications. GLOBAL XPRESS SYSTEMS GLOBAL XPRESS AND FLEET XPRESS COVERAGE Kymeta KyWay™ Kymeta KyWay™ u7 Ku-band satellite terminals address the need for lightweight, low-profile, and high-throughput communication systems that out perform any mechanical system fixed and on-the-move making connecting nearly any vehicle, vessel, or fixed platform easier and more reliable than ever before. Kymeta KYWAY U7 8W / 16W Kymeta KyWay™ Go • Capable of transmitting • Fastest and easiest to deploy high and receiving data while speed satellite terminal on the on the move market "plug and play" • Speeds up to 4Mbps down • Speeds up to 4Mbps down and 1 and 1 Mbps up Mbps up • Live streaming and wifi • Packs into 2 pelican cases integration • Live streaming and wifi integration • Made from revolutionary • Made from revolutionary Meta Materials Metamaterials • No moving parts • No moving parts • Seamless and low-profile installation options Inmarsat BGAN By delivering simultaneous voice and broadband data, Inmarsat’s BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) brings satellite communications to new levels of mobility, performance and reach. BGAN provides instant voice and high-speed data connectivity for remote activities all over the world. BGAN & ISATHUB Light, Portable Satellite Internet Solutions Cobham Explorer 710 Cobham Explorer 510 Inmarsat Isathub Up to 650 kbps Up to 464 Kbps Up to 384 Kbps HOW MANY MEGABYTES DO I NEED? • Quick Guide on how many Megabytes you might need for specific uses. • This is just an average, it’s different scenario for everyone. • Social media can sometimes spend more if you watch videos. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS VAN Independent Mobile Communications Unit • High speed internet in any remote region • Telephone • WIFI area coverage • Satellite Internet • Operated by experienced technician • 32” TV • Solar, battery and diesel power source • Fridge • High capacity power bank • 10 Electric Sockets • Easy setup within 10 minutes • Office chair / Work desk MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS SUV SATELLITE WIFI ON THE GO With Kymeta Flat Panel Antenna • 4mbps/1mbps • Easy setup within 10 minutes • Internet in any remote region • Telephone • WIFI area coverage • Go Off-Road • Easy to operate • Electric Sockets IRIDIUM PUSH TO TALK SERVICES ✓ Iridium Push-to-Talk (PTT) is a global, fully mobile push-to-talk system that enables fast and simple group communications at the push of a button, anywhere on earth. ✓ Iridium PTT takes the local functionality of walkie-talkie, formally known as a handheld transceiver, and takes it to a global level by allowing users in a talkgroup to communicate real time even with thousands of miles distance between them. Iridium Extreme 9575 Push To Talk ✓ Meets military-grade durability standards ✓ Jet-water, shock and dust resistance (IP65-rated) ✓ Compact, lightweight design for ultimate portability ✓ Diamond treaded, taper grip for in-hand ergonomics ✓ Integrated loudspeaker ✓ Rugged, high-gain antenna ✓ Daylight-readable, glare-resistant display ✓ 2.5 mm (0.1") headset and hands-free capability ✓ Mini-USB data port ✓ Dedicated SOS button in phone mode ✓ PTT Mode Features ICOM PTT Satellite Radio ✓ Global Push To Talk (PTT) satellite radio for Iridium NEXT network. ✓ IP67 Waterproof, MIL-STD 810G ✓ Bluetooth PTT | GPS | 10.8 Ounces / 300 grams weight ✓ External Antenna compatible (SMA connector to any Iridium antenna) ✓ One-to-Many Communication (Up to 15 Groups) ✓ 1500 mW of Powerful Audio for Noisy Environments ✓ Long Battery Life: 24h Standby / 14.5 Hours Talk ✓ Interoperability 2 with IDAS™ and Analog Radios through the Optional ICOM VE-PG4, RoIP Gateway Inmarsat IsatPhone 2 Satellite Phone ✓ IsatPhone 2 is Inmarsat's flagship satellite phone and it offers excellent voice clarity with the longest-lasting battery on the market. The solid built quality of this device is a result of excellent engineering and craftsmanship. ✓ Most popular for boating, yachting and sailing - out on the water this phone almost never drops a call. IsatPhone 2 is splash-resistant and not entirely waterproof, but it will withstand rain and high humidity for long periods of time. ISATPHONE 2 BEST SATELLITE PHONE ON THE MARKET! ✓ FAST NETWORK REGISTRATION IN UNDER 45 SECONDS ✓ 8 HOURS OF TALK TIME AND UP TO 160 HOURS STANDBY ✓ EASY TO USE IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES ✓ HIGH VOICE QUALITY ✓ DUST, SPLASH AND SHOCK RESISTANT (IP65, IK04) ✓ SOS SATELLITE NETWORKS COMPARE SAT PHONES Iridium GO! - Satellite Hotspot ✓ Iridium GO is a small but powerful satellite communication device allowing multiple users to connect and use voice, text messaging, map and weather data as well as SOS and GPS navigation. Popular among sailors for it's Predict Wind integration and low cost service plans. IRIDIUM GO Iridium GO Satellite Hotspot Ground Aviation Marine • Turn your smartphone into a satellite phone • Send a quick GPS or check-in message • Get GRIB files weather data • Send emergency SOS • Make voice calls • Send email • Iridium GO! status bar • Iridium GO! battery life • Configure settings • Post updates to social media • Set-up Wi-Fi data call • Retrieve emails from external accounts • View websites pages • Access weather forecast • Wide collection of Apps • Compress and send photos SPOT TRACE SPOT Trace Satellite Tracker • Worlds Smallest Global Satellite Tracker • Rugged and Waterproof • Track from your desktop or mobile phone • Up to 3 months battery life • Custom Tracking • Movement Alerts • Quick Setup • Easily Mountable • Rugged + Waterproof • Monitor assets in near real-time using Google Maps™ • Line Power Option Ground Marine Aviation Track any asset anywhere on land Track boats, ships and containers Track planes and Air cargo GSAT MICRO & NAL SHOUT NANO Iridium GSat Micro Tracker Iridium NAL SHOUT Nano • Self-contained Iridium tracker • Handheld tracker • SOS alerts • Text messaging • Weather-resistant case • 2-way inbound and outbound status • USB Interface • SOS alerts Features Features • 32-bit Cortex ARM processor with a fully user • Low-cost tracker and messaging device customizable LUA Scripting Language • Programmed for either DoD or commercial Iridium gateway • Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE) • Ultra-low power consumption • AES 256-bit Encryption • Automatic location reports (>1200 reports) • SiRFstarIV GPS with an amazing -163dBm sensitivity • Guarded 911 alert switch • Internal 2.5Ah Lithium Polymer battery & charger • Waypoint soft key, Check-in soft key • Battery Fuel Gauge • Free-text, canned messages or combined free-text and • Integrated high gain ceramic antenna dual tuned for canned messages Iridium and GPS • Data logging (waypoints and tracking reports) • Over the air configuration of the terminal • 256-bit AES encryption , USB interface • SOS Button • Real-time, pole-to-pole coverage • Accelerometer • Weighs ~6.5 ounces, Volume of 4.0” x 2.2” x 0.8” • Magnetic Compass • Internal rechargeable battery using AC adapter, computer • Weather Resistant Case USB port or solar charger, Integrated motion sensor • Truely global coverage with the Iridium Satellite Network • 50-channel GPS receiver with -160 dBm sensitivity Internet of Things (IoT) Devices Satellite Phone Store offers an extensive suite of M2M and IoT specific data terminals powered by the worlds most advanced satellite networks designed to allow you to monitor, control, and track assets even in the most rugged and remote areas of the world. OUR CAPACITY • We deliver hundreds of products per day, • We send experts to support advanced where shipping services are not available technology and assist users with proper setup our team personally delivers the and commissioning equipment to the user • 24/7 Customer support via phone and email OUR LEGACY OUR SPECIALTY • Started in 2006 • Satellite Phones • To help people stay connected anytime, anywhere • Maritime Satellite Data • Through reliable satellite network solutions • Portable Satellite Internet • Network Redundancy Systems SATELLITE PHONE STORE Voice, messaging and internet data anywhere on the globe 877-943-6383 enterprise@satellitephonestore.com.
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