Iridium 9575 versus Isatphone pro

With not alot know about the new iridium 9575 it is assumed that the Isatphone pro has become a real threat to the Iridum empire.

Here are the leaked facts so far  - we will update you as to the exact differences when we get our hands on the phone and official specs.

The rumour mill is a humming that Iridium will be releasing a new handset to compliment its satellite network in the near future. The Iridium 9575 satellite phone will be 10% thinner and 7% lighter than the current long term model the Iridium 9555.

So bookmark this page and watch out for the latest news and updates. this will be the first new phone Iridiu, have launched in over 4 years. We expect it to be compete against the all new Isatphone Pro.

The Iridium 9575 will also be more rugged with both an IP65 and US MIL 810F rating and a rubber grip.

The 9575 antenna will have a more rugged design and the unit will come with a tracking function complete with a panic button for emergency situations.

Iridium have currently released no information about the handset which is strange if it is due to be released in July, which normally means that we see it here inaustralia around 30 days later.

However if the rumors do become true I look forward to receiving my new Iridium 9575 handset and providing a thorough review and comparison of the phone in the very near future.

As soon as I have an Iridium 9575 Manual for you to download you will find it first on this site.
Please check back for the Iridium 9575 Owners Manual around July. 

 It will be ready for download here as soon as it is available.

Use your Iridium 9575 satellite phone for data transfer and connectivity. 
Please check back for Iridium 9575 data speed and implementation instructions.

We will have comparrisons against the current 9555 and the all new isatphone Pro Satellite Phones as soon as they are available.

Features & specifications

Iridium 9575

Features and Specs coming in Summer 2011!

Iridium 9575

Features:

•    Industrial-grade design for unparalleled durability
•    Compact physical footprint for streamlined portability
•    Intuitive user interface for out-of-the-box functionality
•    Enhanced SMS and email messaging capability
•    Integrated speakerphone
•    Headset and hands-free capability
•    Internally stowed antenna
•    Mini-USB data port and support for phone as modem
•    21 supported menu languages
Specifications:

•Dimensions: 143 mm (L) x 55 mm (W) x 30 mm (D)
•Weight: 266 g (9.4 oz)
•Operating Temperature Range: -10 °C to +55 °C
Duration

•Standby time: up to 30 hours
•Talk time: up to 3.1 hours
Display

•200 character illuminated graphic display
•Volume, signal and battery strength meters
•Illuminated weather-resistant keypad
Calling Features

•Integrated speakerphone
•Quick-connect to Iridium voice mail
•Two-way SMS and short email capability
•Pre-programmable International Access Code (00 or +)
•Mailbox for voice, numeric & text messages
•Selectable ring and alert tones (8 choices)
Memory

•100-entry internal address book, with capacity for multiple phone numbers, email addresses and notes
•SIM card address book with 155-entry capacity
•Call history retains received, missed and dialed calls
Usage Control Features

•User-configurable call timers to manage costs
•Keypad lock and PIN lock for additional security

Can I Buy an Isatphone Pro Satellite Phone Outright in Australia

The Most Common  question we get from our clients is “can I buy an isatphone pro satellite phone outright in Australia’?.

The answer is yes you can. Most dealers wont to sell you an isatphone pro satellite phone standalone and this is because they make vast amounts of their income from their airtime contracts. So often the handset is being subsidised by an airtime contract over 12 or 24 months.

But they are available. At isatphonedirect.com.au our philosophy is if we aren’t good enough to get your airtime because we have the best packages well then we never deserved it in the first place, so you are able to buy a new isatphone pro outright online from us.

With or without  a contract,  but only of Australia’s leading satellite phone specialists.

You see at Isatphonedirect.com.au , Australia’s leading satellite phone online store,  we’ve  dedicate ourselves to giving you the best prices and more importantly service guaranteed.
You see talk to the experts,  let us help you make the right informed choice about your satellite phone needs. With over a decade of experience at the end of the phone it’s nice to be able to talk to people who understand what your requirements are and can fulfill them competently and cost effectively for you.

However buying the handset is only part of the deal when buying a satellite phone. You can often find them on eBay or online cheaply from places that you don’t know where they’ve come from. They could be stolen or it could be broken. What a lot of people don’t know is that if the phone has been stolen we are able to blacklist it. The Isatphone pro have an IMEI number and an IMEI number allows us as a dealer to blacklist that phone from ever being used if someone put in another SIM card in it. This is a security measure against the handsets being stolen and then used.

So don’t get caught short, buy  from a reputable dealer and make sure that you can either get a prepaid contract with a SIM card or an airtime contract that is appropriate to your needs. At isatphonedirect.com.au talk to the experts on one 1300 155 803

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Author John Whitley is CEO of www.Isatphonedirect.com.au and a seven year veteran of satellite communications for the outback of Australia

The Safety Of Miners: Using An Isatphone pro Pre Paid sim card

Miners in Australia are working in dangerous situations. Due to them being in remote  areas miners also need a means of communication from themselves to the outside world. Mobile phones hardly work as it is in the Outback and even. This is where an Inmarsat pre paid satellite phone would come into play. Because the satellite phones rely on satellites in the sky for reception, you don’t need to worry about being around any mobile phone towers.

Miners can rely on their satellite phones for reception no matter where they are around the mine site. This ensures the ability for constant communication at all times and also helps miners feel safer because they know that if there’s ever an emergency they have their satellite phone to call for help.

Choosing A Plan

One of the biggest troubles that people have when signing up for a Inmarsat pre paid sim card for their satellite phone is trying to decide which term will suit them best. There are the standard satellite service plans available but then there are also the pre paid satellite phone plans known as pre paid sim cards which are quite popular.

A lot of the fees are the same between both types of contracts but there are some major differences. For one thing with a pre paid satellite phone plan you’re able to decide how much time you want to have put on the phone and then once you run out that’s it. As a result you’re not running the risk of being surprised with a huge phone bill at the end of the month. It’s easy to get carried away and lose track of charges and fees with a mobile phone never mind a satellite phone. Even with a pre paid satellite phone there are charges every time you make a phone call or send an SMS message.

With a pre paid plan you have the chance to decide upfront how much money you want to spend on the phone for the month and then you just have to expend that time wisely. This is a much more convenient option for many people. A lot of mining businesses stick to the pre paid plans because then the workers have a load off with not having to worry about whether they’ve gone over their limit for the month or not.

Inmarsat offers some fantastic pre paid satellite phone options. They are quite competitive and for a satellite call to somewhere in Australia you will only be charged around $2.00 minute. Whether local or International. The pre paid plans charge .50 cents for national SMS, 50 cents for international SMS,.

Compared to other satellite providers out there, the Inmarsat pre paid satellite phone plans definitely have their advantages.

Why IsatphonePro is worth buying for?

The Inmarsat Isatphone Pro combines everything you would want in a satellite mobile phone, and more. Through the Isatphonepro, Inmarsat has broken a lot of firsts. It is the first handset produced by the company. It is also the Inmarsat’s first global handheld satellite mobile phone. With the device, you can communicate without hassle, no matter the distance or location. It offers genuine global communication you can use from all over the world. With the sleek yet robust design, you will have everything you need professionally. From basic features such as satellite telephony, text messaging and email, to more unique features such as Bluetooth and GPS positioning, the Inmarsat Isatphonepro really delivers.

The Isatphone pro’s suggested retail price is $699 (US dollars). This makes it one of the cheapest satellite mobile phones on the market. When it is released in June of 2010, it will give users the ultimate satellite phone experience. It makes use of several Inmarsat 4 satellites for full global coverage. It will be a wise investment as the operational life will last until about year 2020.

Inmarsat’s Isatphone pro was designed for government, aid, mining, construction and media use. However, the company aims to expand the usage to more commercial users. You can purchase a lot of accessories to go with your Isatphone pro. Docking stations for indoor use are available through Inmarsat’s partner companies. Bluetooth headsets are a main accessory, as the Inmarsat Isatphone Pro is the only satellite phone to have Bluetooth technology. This enables wireless, hands free calls anytime, anywhere. In addition, a solar charger is also available for the handheld device. This is great for emergencies where no power outlet is available. It can also save you a lot of money. The battery for the handset can last for up to eight hours (talk time) and a total of a hundred hours on stand by. It comes with flexible phone book features and smart dialling. The menu is also easier to use, as it is icon-driven.

A robust exterior comes along with the newest technology for the Isatphone. It is small enough to fit in your pocket without being bulky or too heavy. It weighs only 279 grams or 9.84 ounces. The dimensions of the global satellite phone are as follows: 170 millimetres in length, 54 millimetres in width, and 39 millimetres in depth (6.7 inches in length, 2.2 inches in width, 1.54 inches in depth). The keypad is also specially designed for use with gloves. It can stand extreme temperatures and humidity. Dust proof water proof, and shock proof, the Inmarsat IsatPhone pro can really deliver.

Inmarsat’s SPS based services are not closed. The long-awaited Isatphone uses various SPS based services. However, the company only plans to extend this technology to only two other products: the Fleet Phone and the Land Phone, which are set to be released in 2011. Another variant of the IsatphonePro is also available. It is made especially for government use, because it is more secure. However, no details about this product have been confirmed by Inmarsat.

The IsatPhone Pro’s Official Launch

The Inmarsat Isatphone Pro is equipped with full global coverage. With easy to use functions and a rugged style is aimed at government, media and health care industries. It has a lot of features which are quite handy and useful at locations where there is no cellular phone reception.

It uses satellite telephony with a 2.4 kbps voice codec for easy calls with little to no call dropping. This ensures a steady call that is not choppy. Because of Inmarsat’s innovation, any user can make calls from all over the world with one handy cellular phone. It is the first global satellite mobile phone. No other company has managed to achieve the standards of Inmarsat’s IsatPhone Pro. Inmarsat has dedicated years of extensive research and development to provide users with features never before seen in a satellite phone.

Inmarsat has also been able to make use of their vast resources. Because they specialize in different satellites used by the government, they are able to add the global satellite calling feature on the IsatPhone Pro. It has a higher data transfer speed, which makes the handheld device more efficient. Other call features such as call history, caller ID, call waiting, call divert, call holding, conferencing, call barring, speed dialing, and fixed number dialing make global calls a breeze to make.

The Inmarsat IsatPhone Pro also makes it possible for users to sync their contacts via the MS Outlook 2007 Program. This is available in computer operating systems such as Windows XP SP3 and Windows Vista SP1. This makes it easier to import and export contacts. Transfer your important business contacts with ease. In addition, the global satellite mobile phone supports several languages, including Arabic, Chinese, French, English, Japanese, Spanish and Russian.

Sending texts and email messaging are also made possible on the device. You can easily download and send important emails and text in one handy device. Voice mail is also a breeze, as you can record voice mail with one button. Because of the per message charge on sms and email, you won’t think twice about sending messages again. Another feature users can make full use of is the GPS tracking device, which requires a GPS fix to operate. You can view your position anywhere on the globe, as the Isatphone Pro is a part of what is called the Broadband Global Area Network Family or BGAN Family developed by Inmarsat. In fact, you can even send the geographical data of your exact location through a simple text or email. Talk about convenient!

The Inmarsat IsatPhone Pro is set for release on June of 2010. It was made in partnership with the biggest names in satellite telecommunication technology. Through industry giants such as Sasken Communications Technology and Elcoteq, they have managed to produce the ultimate satellite phone, able to make calls from all over the world. According to the press release, they are going to charge $1 (US dollars) per minute for calls. This is a competitive price when compared to other satellite phones.