The official said there had been similar situations that their
satellite phones were jammed when Philippine Coast Guard ships were near Panatag Shoal (Scarborough Shoal), a traditional fishing ground controlled by China Coast Guard since the standoff with the Philippines in 2012.
However as for now, you can bet NorthernAxcess Inc., and their newly awarded Authorized Repair Center status will be developing in many ways, and making sure that their clients across the globe continue to receive operational iridium service on all their
satellite phones models whatever they may be, reducing repair turn-around time, making one-on-one calls, and using such data to assist iridium in making sure all stays well in many newly developing avenues of software, and equipment.
Samer Halawi, chief executive officer of Thuraya, said: "The launch of the Thuraya XT-PRO reaffirms our leadership position in the mobile
satellite phone sector.
"With the XT-LITE, we aim to dispel the outdated perception that
satellite phones are only made for enterprise or government users by addressing a currently untapped segment.
When the Coral Lee is far out at sea beyond the range of cell phones and even VHF radio, Ocean Mayo relies on
satellite phones to stay in touch.
The skipper of the line honours winner of a recent Rolex Sydney Hobart Race has stated that race officials must "move with the times" and accept communications by
satellite phone as a standard and acceptable form of communications under the racing rules.
GIT Satellite Communications has confirmed that GIT Satellite Communications X-Track Asset Management System has met the requirements necessary to be designated as an Iridiumâ LBS Premium Portal Provider in connection with the Iridium Extreme
satellite phone.
Explorer Satellite Communications, Inc., the world's leading
satellite phone provider for the hunting and fishing industries, has partnered with Global Rescue, the world's premier provider of advisory, field rescue and evacuation services, to provide both their customers with a unique new service.
"While many activists in rebel-held areas have access to
satellite phone and internet devices, families in regime-held areas, who have been separated by the conflict, have been cut off from each other completely by this blackout," the activist said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
The Foreign and Commonwealth office (fco.gov.uk) advises that although many mobiles are fine in India, it's illegal to take in a
satellite phone without prior permission from the Indian authorities - you will face imprisonment and a large fine.
Some days ago, a
satellite phone was recovered from Dr Shakil Afridi in Peshawar Central Jail.
As the XT-DUAL operates efficiently as a standard GSM phone within the reach of terrestrial networks, and when out of terrestrial network reach operates as a
satellite phone supported by Thuraya's powerful network, consumers from all sectors and groups can enjoy the reliability and convenience of handheld voice communications from a device that has high call stability and full walkand-talk capabilities.