Inmarsat Selects EMS Technologies To Design Next-Generation Global Sat Phone

Inmarsat's next-generation dual-mode satellite handset and GSM cell phone. The contract, which expands EMS's market focus beyond aeronautical broadband, is for approximately $26 million.

The new cellular phone will assistance both terrestrial GSM and GMR-2+ satellite operation, and employing an omni antenna will detect whether or not a user is in a mobile coverage area and, if not, automatically switch for the international satellite network. As part of Inmarsat's phased rollout on the assistance, the design will also enable Inmarsat to better manage Inmarsat's I-4 spot-beam allocations.

"Inmarsat has often believed within the importance of strong partnerships in its pursuit of delivering world-wide cell communications and becoming a one-stop provider of cellular voice and broadband satellite communications," says Andrew Sukawaty, Chairman and CEO of Inmarsat. "EMS's confirmed expertise in satellite television communications technology made them the ideal option to develop this second-generation product. The combination from the third I-4 satellite television launch in early 2008 and this dual-mode handset will enable us to continue our planned roll-out on a world-wide scale."

Applying state-of-the-art technology created and integrated by EMS, the phone will be constructed close to a core module that can be incorporated into other terminals for mobile software. Supplying global reach, low cost, a smaller form-factor, GPS functionality, and each GSM and satellite modes, the core module is expected for being ideally suited for maritime, land, military and possibly even aeronautical programs.

"Developing this new satellite phone is an important opportunity for EMS," claims EMS Technologies' President and CEO, Paul Domorski. "We are evolving our verified mobile satellite phone communications technologies for considerable new markets. These include corporate and small- to medium-sized enterprises, along with regional markets composed of individual users and remote field workers. Leveraging our expertise, we are getting an additional step in achieving our vision of ubiquitous mobile communications, and we really admire Inmarsat's confidence in our capabilities."

EMS SATCOM Vice President & General Manager Gary Hebb said, "We have assembled a global team for this development. Our Tewkesbury (U.K.), Adelaide (Australia) and Ottawa (Ontario) offices, along with subcontractors on 3 regions, will all have roles in this project. This endeavor instantly puts our investment in DSpace to work, by making use of its high-performance satellite-modem expertise. Beyond the development with the phone itself, and with the experience we gain in design and style for high volumes, we expect to create a wide range of specialized products utilizing the core module."

The new mobile phone will offer voice, 2. four kbps data services, and text messaging. The current phase of Inmarsat's satellite phone service is focused about the Asia, Middle East and Africa regions.

About Inmarsat

Inmarsat plc (LSE:ISAT) is the leading provider of worldwide cell satellite handset communications. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing useful voice and high-speed data communications to government agencies, enterprises and other organisations, with a variety of services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. The company's services are delivered through a world wide network of a lot more than 500 distribution partners and service providers operating in 180 countries. For the year ended December 31, 2006, Inmarsat plc had total revenue of US$500.1 million.

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