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Inmarsat Selects EMS Technology To Design Next-Generation World Wide Satellite Mobile Phone

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Inmarsat's next-generation dual-mode satellite phone and GSM mobile cell phone. The contract, which expands EMS's marketplace focus beyond aeronautical broadband, is for approximately $26 million.

The new cellular phone will assist each terrestrial GSM and GMR-2+ satellite operation, and using an omni antenna will detect whether a user is inside a cell coverage area and, if not, automatically switch for the world wide satellite television network. As part of Inmarsat's phased rollout of the service, the layout will also let Inmarsat to much better manage Inmarsat's I-4 spot-beam allocations.

"Inmarsat has often believed inside the significance of strong partnerships in its pursuit of delivering global mobile communications and turning out to be a one-stop provider of cell voice and broadband satellite communications," says Andrew Sukawaty, Chairman and CEO of Inmarsat. "EMS's confirmed expertise in satellite television communications engineering made them the best choice to create this second-generation item. The combination of the third I-4 satellite television launch in early 2008 and this dual-mode handset will make it possible for us to carry on our planned roll-out on a global scale."

Utilizing state-of-the-art technologies designed and integrated by EMS, the cell phone will be constructed close to a core module that might be incorporated into other terminals for mobile applications. Offering international achieve, lower cost, a smaller form-factor, GPS functionality, and each GSM and satellite television modes, the core module is expected to be ideally suited for maritime, land, military and possibly even aeronautical applications.

"Developing this new satellite handset is definitely a crucial opportunity for EMS," claims EMS Technologies' President and CEO, Paul Domorski. "We are evolving our confirmed cell satellite phone communications technology for substantial new markets. These consist of corporate and small- to medium-sized enterprises, in addition to regional markets composed of individual users and remote field workers. Leveraging our expertise, we are getting one more step in achieving our vision of ubiquitous cell communications, and we sincerely value Inmarsat's confidence in our abilities."

EMS SATCOM General Manager Gary Hebb, the Vice President & General Manager said, "We have assembled international team for this development. Our Tewkesbury (U.K.), Adelaide (Australia) and Ottawa (Ontario) offices, along with subcontractors on 3 regions, will all have specific roles in this project. This endeavor immediately puts our investment in DSpace to work, by applying its high-performance satellite-modem abilities. Beyond the development on the cell phone itself, and with the experience we gain in design and style for high volumes, we expect to produce a huge range of specialized products utilizing the core module."

The new phone will offer voice, 2. 4 kbps data services, and text messaging. The current phase of Inmarsat's satellite phone support is focused around the Asia, Middle East and also Africa regions.

About Inmarsat

Inmarsat plc (LSE:ISAT) is the leading provider of global cell sat phone communications. Ever since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governing bodies, companies and other organisations, with a selection of services that could be used on land, at sea or in the air. The company's services are delivered through a world wide network of additional than 500 distribution partners and assistance providers operating in 180 countries. For the year ended December 31, 2006, Inmarsat plc had total revenue of US$500.1 million.

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