Inmarsat Mini-M is EOL, what should I use now? Still using legacy Inmarsat Mini-M or GAN terminals? After June 30, 2013, Large Antenna Mini-M terminals such as the Nera WorldPhone Provident will no longer have Inmarsat network access. Legacy Inmarsat Mini-M … Continue reading
Buy an Inmarsat IsatPhone PRO: Consider These 10 Reasons
Inmarsat IsatPhone Pro: 10 reasons to buy. IsatPhone PRO Deluxe Travel Kit includes the Inmarsat IsatPhone PRO Standard Kit plus a Pelican Case, custom foam insert, and Bluetooth headset. Low monthly fee cost relative to other satellite phones: For most … Continue reading
From Russia with Love – New Regulations on Satellite Phones
Russian Regulations on Satellite Phones: There are new rules for satellite phones within Russia or its territories. The new regulations are intended to fight terrorism by intercepting calls to other countries. So, if you intend to use a satellite … Continue reading
Critical Firmware Upgrade Announced for select Thrane & Thrane BGAN and FleetBroadband Terminals
Thrane and Thrane (now rebranded as Cobham) has released a critical firmware upgrade for the SAILOR 500, EXPLORER 325 and EXPLORER 727 Firmware release 1.16. is available for download from the Inmarsat website at http://www.inmarsat.com/support/FleetBroadband and http://www.inmarsat.com/support/BGAN This is a … Continue reading
Get individual Skyfile email addresses for your entire crew!
This article reviews the powerful multiple-user email capabilities of Astrium’s SkyFile Email system. As an example, a ship’s Captain can provide his crew individual email accounts for use through the ship’s Iridium or Inmarsat Fleetbroadband satellite phone via one (or … Continue reading
Portable Solar Panel Reviews: Which is best for my satellite phone?
Many of Outfitter Satellite’s customers need a portable solar panel to recharge their satellite phone or other electronics. Understanding what you are trying to achieve will save you a lot of frustration! Here are some portable solar panel reviews that … Continue reading
Hughes 9202 BGAN Terminal Firmware Release Version 5.8.1.0
Hughes Network Systems has released a new firmware release for the Hughes 9202 BGAN terminal. This firmware release is not critical but is recommended. It includes enhancements to the web MMI for APN configurations and telephony settings and compressed Web … Continue reading
Globalstar Moving Forward
There has been a lot of positive news for Globalstar recently. In 2007, Globalstar announced major technical problems with its satellites. Now, Globalstar has successfully built 24 new second generation satellites. Of those 18 already have been launched and the … Continue reading
Mandatory IsatPhone Pro Firmware Upgrade
Inmarsat has now issued a new mandatory firmware upgrade to version 5.3.0 by December 31, 2013. IsatPhone Pro phones that are not upgraded to Firmware version 5.3.0 will no longer be able to register, make, or receive calls correctly after … Continue reading
SkyFile Mail Premium
If you need PC-based email over your Iridium, Outfitter Satellite recommends that you purchase an AxcessPoint. Another choice that is FREE is the popular Vizada SkyFile Mail 8.2 software (only available on selected plans). SkyFile Mail provides reliable and cost-effective … Continue reading