Inmarsat has launched a cellular telephone having a difference. The IsatPhone Pro connects to the firm's satellite communications network to enable users to keep in contact from nearly anyplace within the globe.

Obtainable immediately through Inmarsat's distribution partners, the IsatPhone Pro is promoted as a "game changer" in the specialist communications market, with rates anticipated to be as reduced as $500 (£338).

Target markets for that handset include the government, media, oil and gas industries and the mining and construction sectors. The phone enables consumers to generate calls through the middle in the ocean or even in remote areas of the globe, according to Inmarsat.

The IsatPhone Pro is the initial cellular phone to be developed particularly for Inmarsat's I-4 satellite network. The unit weighs 279g and offers up to eight hours talk time plus as much as 100 a long time on standby. It is dust evidence and splash proof, and has an operating range of -20 to 55 degrees Celsius.

"Today we have delivered a robust, affordable, professional handset for global users. IsatPhone Pro joins our award-winning portfolio of info and voice terminals, and offers us a full variety of services for remote environment communications use," said Inmarsat chief executive Andrew Sukawaty.

The device offers high-quality telephony, text and email support, in addition built-in GPS place using the capability to send the user's location as a text message, the firm said.

As with more conventional mobile handsets, buyers will have to purchase an airtime package to make use of the IsatPhone Pro. Prices will vary depending on the packages offered by each distribution partner, but are expected being all over $1 (67p) per minute, according to Inmarsat.

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