Inmarsat Selects EMS Technologies To Style Next-Generation Worldwide Satellite Phone

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

The new phone will help both terrestrial GSM and GMR-2+ satellite television operation, and employing an omni antenna will detect whether or not a user is in a cellular coverage area and, if not, instantly switch to the worldwide satellite network. As component of Inmarsat's phased rollout on the assistance, the style will also permit Inmarsat to better handle Inmarsat's I-4 spot-beam allocations.

"Inmarsat has always believed in the importance of powerful partnerships in its pursuit of delivering world-wide cell communications and getting a one-stop provider of mobile voice and broadband satellite communications," claims Andrew Sukawaty, Chairman and CEO of Inmarsat. "EMS's proven expertise in satellite communications technology produced them the ideal option to develop this second-generation product. The combination in the third I-4 satellite launch in early 2008 and this dual-mode handset will permit us to continue our planned roll-out on the world-wide scale."

Employing state-of-the-art technology produced and integrated by EMS, the telephone is going to be built around a core module that can be incorporated into other terminals for cell software. Supplying worldwide reach, low expense, a small form-factor, GPS functionality, and both GSM and satellite modes, the core module is anticipated for being ideally suited for maritime, land, military and possibly even aeronautical programs.

"Developing this new satellite phone is an essential chance for EMS," says EMS Technologies' President and CEO, Paul Domorski. "We are evolving our proven mobile sat phone communications technologies for considerable new markets. These include corporate and small- to medium-sized enterprises, as well as regional markets composed of individual users and remote field workers. Leveraging our expertise, we're taking another step in achieving our vision of ubiquitous mobile communications, moreover we really be thankful for Inmarsat's confidence in our capabilities."

EMS SATCOM Vice President & General Manager Gary Hebb said, "We have assembled a worldwide team for this development. Our Tewkesbury (U.K.), Adelaide (Australia) and Ottawa (Ontario) offices, as well as subcontractors on three continents, will all have roles in this project. This opportunity instantly puts our investment in DSpace to work, by making use of its high-performance satellite-modem expertise. Beyond the development from the telephone itself, and while using experience we gain in design for high volumes, we expect to develop a wide range of specialized products making use of 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 world wide mobile satellite mobile phone communications. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been giving useful voice and high-speed data communications to government authorities, enterprises and other organisations, with a range of services that could be used on land, at sea or inside the air. The company's services are delivered through a global network of much more than 500 distribution partners and service providers operating in 180 countries. For your year ended December 31, 2006, Inmarsat plc had total revenue of US$500.1 million.

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