Archive for April, 2006



Iridium is Still Going

Published on April 12, 2006

Iridium is Still Going Someone in a comment to this post mentioned that the Iridium satellite phone network was still a going concern. That was news to me. I used to keep up with those guys back in my 56k.com days, but lost track of them after they went bankrupt. Current phone prices are $1,000 […]


Satellite DMB 3G Phone that Slides and Rotates

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Satellite DMB 3G Phone that Slides and Rotates ASIA : Samsung Electronics announced the launch of its latest satellite DMB phone (model number: SCH-B200/SPH-B2000) with a unique slide and rotate form factor.
Samsung launches Satellite DMB CDMA EV-DO phone New model provides up to 3 hours of satellite TV viewing and TV output.
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Samsung launches Satellite DMB CDMA EV-DO phone

Published on April 11, 2006

Samsung launches Satellite DMB CDMA EV-DO phone New model provides up to 3 hours of satellite TV viewing and TV output.
Wild-blue-2-way-satellite-internet-access Covad offers dsl, t1, web and email hosting directly through direct sales force, web and telephone sales, in addition to voice services powered by voice over ip or voip, replacing or complimenting […]


Broadband satellite moves off the launchpad, brings 3G phone service closer to reality

Published on April 10, 2006

Broadband satellite moves off the launchpad, brings 3G phone service closer to reality NewsTarget Mar 27 2005 7:54PM GMT
Cambridge Telcom Report - Ericsson and ACeS Hold First Public Trials of World’s Smallest Satellite Phone - Company Business and Marketing June 12, 2000 — ACeS International Ltd.: Ericsson and ACeS Hold First Public Trials of […]


So You Want To Crew

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So You Want To Crew For the Crew Crewing Tips: Give as much detail of your crewing experience (if you have any) as possible. “Looking to fulfill your dreams!” is simply not good enough to find a crew position - offer some attributes an owner or yacht skipper could use(cooking, engine repair, sewing are […]


What is the difference between satellite phone and cellular phone

Published on April 9, 2006

What is the difference between satellite phone and cellular phoneSatellite phone and Cellular phones are wireless devices. They almost look alike. But the way they work is totally different. Cellular phones working method is cell based. That is why they are called cellular phones. The whole network area is divided into small areas. And in […]


Highspeedsatelliteservice

Published on April 8, 2006

Highspeedsatelliteservice Per week, and dishpronto can be contacted using email, telephone customer support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days or the contact form provided at their website Satisfied with gradys service and support, the dish equipmant, and echostars service as well and i have to agree, ive been very Hasso new york newsday […]


Missed Signals

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Missed Signals Canada.com, Canada -… Globalstar and Iridium reported a sharp rise in sales of satellite phone service, despite the $1,500 US price tag for handsets. …
Mobile Phone News - Xm Satellite Opens Detroit Office, Appoints New Personnel September 30, 1999 — XM Satellite Radio Inc. [SKYC], one of two companies hoping to offer […]


Isolated Expedition

Published on April 7, 2006

Isolated Expedition Imagine an expedition to the Antarctic in 1914. There is no GPS, no world-reaching radio, and no satellite phone. Brutal conditions, rationed food, tight living quarters. Sounds pretty bleak. Now imagine that something goes horribly wrong. As days turn into weeks the rationed food is exhausted. As weeks turn into months hope […]


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Published on April 5, 2006

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The Missing Links in Togo’s Elections Covering the recent elections in Togo was quite an experience; the intrigues, tension, uncertainty and sorts. But to crown it all was the shutting of telecommunication and Internet gateways leaving the whole country incommunicado. Well Almost. Lord Kwaku Doudo-Kumi, a Ghanaian telephony entrepreneur, with a bias […]