Revolution in technology: satellite phone service

The technology of communication goes one step ahead through the satellite communication modes. These satellite communication systems made the international calling less expensive. In fact the quality of audio and video are clearer through these. These modes of communication are essential especially during the disaster management and relief programs. Moreover, satellite communication turns helpful to communicate with the people in remote areas.

What is satellite phone?

The satellite phone service or SATPHONE is a special type of mobile phone, which connects to the satellites instead of the terrestrial cell towers. The best part of these phones is that they provide the connectivity to the terrestrial mobiles. Apart from providing voce and short messaging service, the satellite phones also provide the customers unlimited satellite internet service.

The chronology

The satellite phones came into the prominence during the period of late 80s and they started to become popular from the early 90s. During that time, the mobile phone sets were larger and heavier. They also contained a retractable antenna, quite large in size. In fact those phones were unable to provide sat internet service to their customers. But in these days the sat phones are very trendy in looks. In fact, some of the prototype sate phones are undistinguishable from the normal smart-phones. Satellite phones are the most important things in these days during the expeditions.

Popular use of Sat Phones

Sat phones were used popularly during the following incidents, where the traditional mobile networks failed remarkably –

• September 11 attacks in USA
• Hawaii Earthquake, 2006
• Northeast Blackouts, 2003
• The Hurricane Katrina
• Minnesota Bridge Collapse in 2007
• Haiti Earthquake, 2010
• Chile Earthquake, 2010
• The Dawson College shooting incident
• The journalists and reporters used the sat phones during the Iraq war at long extent.

Cost of Calling

The cost of voice calling and other services through the satellite phones differ from one service provider to another. But in general, it should be noted that the cost of availing the satellite services is more expensive compared to the regular mobile phones or landline phone. In general, the cost for voice calls from a sat phone may vary around 0.15$ to 2$ per minute. The rates are more expensive if the calls are made from landlines or mobiles.

Lastly, it is essential to choose the server wisely. Apart from the cost of calling, you must consider the quality of voice signals also.

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