Thuraya XT is building in Popularity

Last month we announced the launching of the satellite phone Thuraya XT. Apparently Thuraya had a very good idea of what people were looking for in a satellite phone when they release the Thuraya XT which promised to be the most durable satellite phone on the market. Thuraya XT has grown in popularity over the last months with great reviews and opening sales. Thuraya is predicting the phone will have record breaking sales before the end of 2009. One review states, “The phone has been meticulously designed to be the most reliable and toughest satellite handheld in the MSS market. All its features have been diligently tested to ensure that customers from all sectors find a phone that they can depend on even in the most trying of circumstances”.

Some unique features for this phone include glare resistant screens with internal brightness sensor which allows for good for viewing in all outdoor conditions. Additionally, it allows users to browse the web with its GmPRS capability and send e-mails. It has a built-in GPS navigation feature with SMS messenger. But its greatest feature is its durability which is made by its unique high-tech armor around the phone that is both light weight and durable.

Unifying Agencies with Communications

The “post 911 world” has a larger attentiveness to emergency preparedness and reinforcement of emergency response agencies. One of the biggest problems regarding emergency response agencies is the lack of cooperation. After 9-11, intelligence agencies operating abroad didn’t communicate well with domestic agencies which led to the “unexpected” attack on New York City, Washington DC and Pennsylvania. Cohesion has become incredibly important which was the basis of forming the Office of Homeland Security. While cooperation requires conventional practices such as regular meetings and sharing of intelligence, it also requires instant communication that can only be produced by modern technology.

During an emergency, whether it be an attack or natural disaster tends to create chaos and even shut down communication. Cell phone towers and 911 emergency response get bombarded with calls rendering them almost useless  In order for vital response teams to communicate, they need something more advanced than a cell phone, this is what makes satellite phones so unique. They rely on satellite communication which means they can be used almost anywhere and can easily survive failed infrastructures. Agencies that need to respond fast in the field, require satellite phones to protect us all from the daunting challenges of security in the modern world.

Facilities that Require Disaster Preparedness

It’s obvious that any public areas should take safety precautions to protect the large groups of people that frequently. Whether it is from crime, natural disaster or other dangerous incidents, public areas have a responsibility to protect their inhabitants and guests. While airports, malls, movie theatres and sporting events all have large groups of people who congregate, some areas have even greater responsibilities when it comes to disaster preparedness.

Medical buildings, schools and shelters all have an increased level of responsibilities because of their importance and vulnerability.  Ever since Hurricane Katrina, emergency services have really stepped up their plans for bringing together unified communication that cannot be broken by natural disasters. Satellite phones are key to this communication, as they don’t require infrastructure that is often destroyed during hurricanes, flooding or earthquakes.

Schools require satellite phones for multiple reasons including natural disasters and other dangers. Schools often serve as shelters during natural disasters and are prone to emergency situations that are difficult to predict like school shootings and other random incidents. Having uninterrupted communication can save precious lives.

Stimulus Money to Improve Disaster Relief

Companies across America are vying for stimulus money to improve and innovate systems. This stimulus money has the possibility of improving the American way of life and increasing jobs and economic growth. It also has the possibility of improving safety across and safety services. Disaster relief has become a huge issue after Hurricane Katrina hit an unprepared New Orleans. To combat this lack of preparedness cities across the US are hiring disaster relief companies and supplying their emergency forces with the latest disaster relief equipment. Satellite phone companies are calling on the government to improve their stock of satellite phones and supply those services whom don’t have satellite phones.

No matter what the disaster is, large hurricanes, earthquake, terrorist attack and floods, infrastructure for communication will be compromised. These events are inevitable and being prepared them is vital. If the US wants to improve its safety with stimulus money, a great way to do that is by equipping its safety services with satellite phones.

The satellite phones of today are nothing like the briefcase and large handset people remember from twenty years ago. Not only do they come in similar sizes as modern day cell phones, but he are also equipped with data transfer technology,  short messaging services (SMS) and even GPS. These phones serve multiple purposes and are ideal for disaster relief.

Satellite Phones Ready for Bill

As Hurricane Bill gathers strength over the Atlantic Ocean the entire eastern seaboard is getting prepared for disaster. By the time this article was written the storm was just east of the Leeward Islands traveling northwest at 16 MPH with sustained winds at 135 MPH. This storm is still hundreds of miles from the eastern seaboard of the United States but is looking extremely dangerous. Every natural disaster with in the last thirty years has two things in common, one is that they required disaster relief forces and the other is that those forces communicate via satellite phones.

When the infrastructure of a major city like New Orleans goes down in a Hurricane, or New York City because of a terrorist attack, the only reliable form of communication is the one that doesn’t require an infrastructure, Satellite Phones. But satellite phone technology has come a long way since thirty years ago and disaster relief will be equipped with superior satellite communication. These phones are capable of not just making phone calls, but also data transfer, short messaging services (SMS) and GPS services. These tools will allow disaster relief services to get the help they need in the right locations in the right timeframe.

Thuraya Launches New Satellite Phone

With the satellite phone market buzzing with positive growth, new demand for smaller and more durable phones has emerged. The Thuraya XT is the newest product launched by Thuraya and has features that make it a truly unique satellite phone. Small in size this hand held is very portable and can fit in your pocket while providing nearly limitless communication from anywhere on the planet. But the main innovation of this new product is its unique resilience. The phone is waterproof and designed to withstand long periods of non-usage along with being incredibly durable. The Thuraya XT has a strong outer shell that protects the delicate innards and valuable technology on the inside.

The Thuraya XT also comes with standard Thuraya satellite phone technology like nearly unlimited from anywhere in the world, long lasting batteries and GPS navigation. This phone has clear service in 140 countries. This innovative phone has a glare-resistant with an internal brightness sensor making possible to have perfect readability outdoors due to its low reflection in bright environments. The Turaya XT also has a sleek exterior design that is both aesthetically pleasing and incredibly efficient for portability.

Nautical Safety

Globalization has shaped the modern world and with it created influx in industry. The maritime industry has become immensely popular as shipping, fishing and transportation continue to yield great profits for maritime companies. But with this growth in maritime industry comes the greater risk of accidents, disasters and crime. International waters in particular can be very unsafe as emergency rescue can sometimes be completely unavailable. Instances where ships are in danger require superior technology to keep the crew, boat and cargo safe.

Storms have always been a major concern for boaters, but with satellite technology they’ve been able to predict them and be prepared when it comes. But if a storm is too powerful and puts a ship in danger another sort of satellite technology is necessary. Satellite phones can be used to contact emergency services, or another ship in some cases, to rescue a ship in danger. Another real danger for boats at sea is maritime crime. While pirates are more prevalent in certain areas like the west coast of Africa and Indonesia boats on the high-seas should be prepared for them anywhere. Anti-piracy task forces have been set up to assist ships under attack. These task forces must be reached by satellite phone which is why satellite phones are so important for nautical safety.

Satellite Phones and Emergency Safety Kits

When it comes to the safety of you and your family, one can never be too prepared. Safety kits have grown in popularity since disasters like Hurricane Katrina hitting New Orleans and the 9/11 attacks in New York City, Washington DC and Pennsylvania. Emergency kits can be located in your vehicle, home, workplace or any place you or your family spends time. Emergency kits must be easily accessible and have a wide variety of tools available for any situation.

FEMA recommends that the average emergency kit should be equipped with water, food, flashlights, batteries, first-aid kit, dust masks, garbage bags, plastic ties, wrench, pliers and local maps. These basic supplies are good for any situation whether it’s a floor, hurricane or a loss of power for whatever reason. A more advanced emergency kit should have customized items to you and your family such as medications, diapers, cash, fire extinguishers, matches, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, books, games and puzzles for children.

Two of the most important tools in an advanced safety kit are crank radio and satellite phone. A crank radio allows users to stay informed on the duration of power outages or news on any sort of disaster one should be aware of. Satellite phones are invaluable in emergency situations. During crisis’ in New Orleans and New York City cell phones didn’t work. Emergency rescue teams coordinated their efforts by using satellite phones and others were able to contact emergency services and loved ones.

Mobile Satellite Technology

Modern society has seen rapid technological advancements in fields like medicine, communication and transportation. But, one of the industries that truly represent the fast-paced growth of modern technology is mobile communication technology. Mobile phones have been equipped with gadgets and tools that help supply nearly unlimited amounts of information for mobile phone users. A burgeoning technology being offered in mobile phones uses satellites for communication and navigation. The ever-so-popular Global Positions Satellite (GPS) technology has become widely popular for personal transportation has continued to develop and now has been placed in phones themselves.

Satellite technology has so many positive implications and an unlimited potential to increase the quality of technology. Satellite phones continue to grow in popularity and though they are not as popular as cellular phones they still have superior service and greater long term potential. Satellite phones are mostly used by professionals who operate in remote locations and by public safety organizations. Satellite phones can work in some of the most remote places on earth from just outside cell zones in urban areas to desserts and the middle of the ocean. Some newer technology is incorporating satellite and mobile technology to create a superior level of telecommunications.

Vehicular Satellite Communications

Do you travel in your vehicle to remote locations where cell phones won’t work? First of all, being in a remote location is dangerous enough without any form of contact with the outside world. That’s why satellite technology is becoming more and more prevalent in vehicles. A GPS might let you know where you are if you’re lost, but it can’t contact emergency services or get you the information you need while in the field. That’s why Thrane and Thrane developed Exp 727 BGAN Mobile Unit. This Vehicular Satellite phone attaches to the top of your car or truck and has seamless communications.

Exp 727 BGAN Mobile Unit is a versatile satellite phone that offers voice services, data services, short message services and fax services. This means phone calls to any public number can be made from this satellite phone. It has high-speed internet access that can be vital for acquiring information while in the field. Short message services are a quick and convenient way of transmitting data and fax completes the business tools that can be used while in a vehicle in remote locations. This level of communication gives an advantage to any business who has trucks equipped with advanced satellite technology.