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Hi, I was just wondering if Ericsson/Sony Ericsson had ever made a satellite phone? I think I read something a few years back saying that they had...
Also, has anyone here ever had a satellite phone?
I've heard that mainly they're only used by leaders of large countries (e.g. US) and News Reporters...
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Posted: 2003-12-10 20:22:25
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Ericsson R290
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Posted: 2003-12-10 20:25:05
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*cough* Anyone know about any more modern, ahem, smaller ones?
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Posted: 2003-12-10 20:30:53
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since satellite phones aren't a big market
will not release any more satellite phones.
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Posted: 2003-12-10 20:33:51
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Ericsson has made phones for AceS if I am not wrong.
Model number is R-290.
Visit
http://www.ericsson.com/press/archive/2000Q2/20000605-0006.html
R290 Specifications:
The R290 Satellite is a dual-mode satellite and GSM 900 phone designed to give extensive coverage via the Globalstar satellite and GSM networks. It is compact, light and elegant and offers a wide range of advanced functions. The R290 switches automatically to satellite mode if there is no GSM coverage; alternatively it can be set manually in either mode according to preference. The R290 is two phones in one, with a single number and with all calls placed on a single bill*. A wide range of accessories is also available to complete the R290 Satellite package. *The single-bill service is operator-dependent.
Features:
Built-in modem
Data/fax capability 9,600 bps
Data/Fax/E-mail/Internet (Network dependent)
Dual mode satellite/GSM 900
Four stage swivel antenna
Multiple languages
Phone book for 100 names and numbers
Smart Dialling: speed dial, redial and direct dial
Network features:
Conference calls
One number, one bill (operator dependent)
Short Message Service (SMS)
Network:
Satellite
GSM 900
Available colours**:
Two-tone blue and dark grey
** Possible limited market availability
Sizes:
162x62x39mm
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Posted: 2003-12-10 20:43:02
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Actually the phone for ACeS was the R190:
http://www.ericsson.com/press/archive/2000Q1/20000323-0090.html
The R290 was for Globalstar.
Ericsson still works in the satellite business but SonyEricsson doesn't.
One of the more succesful satellite companies out there is Thuraya and they use Ericsson infrastructure. Thuraya has close to 200,000 subscribers, mainly in the middle east. This what the terminals looks like:
http://www.thuraya.com/products/phones_marketing.htm
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Posted: 2003-12-12 23:53:47
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