The reliable and lightweight Hughes 9202 Land Portable Terminal boasts a compact and sleek design. A budget-friendly and highly attractive class 2 portable terminal, the Hughes 9202 is ideal for governments and NGOs, first responders, public safety and mobile health care workers, and remote personnel in industries such as utility, oil and gas, forestry, cable, and telecommunications.

The Hughes 9202 operates over the Inmarsat Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) satellite service and provides high-performance connectivity and reliability for the most demanding users and extreme conditions.

Using the world’s smallest class 2 BGAN  terminal, users can connect at IP broadband speeds up to 464 kbps, as well as take advantage of such features as built-in multi-user Wi-Fi access and automatic context activation (ACA), including the ability to transmit SMS messages via the integrated user interface (IUI) without a connected laptop, PDA, or other user device.

• Main Features
  • Rugged and durable IP55 rating
  • Backlit LCD user display including four-button control
  • Wi-Fi inside supporting multi-user access
  • Two-line RJ11 for voice and fax
  • Full ISDN support including Unrestricted Digital Information (UDI)
  • Advanced integrated user interface (IUI)
  • Automatic Context Activation (ACA)
  • XL-band ready
• Interfaces
  • Ethernet connection (RJ45)
  • ISDN connection (RJ45)
  • Two-line RJ11 for voice and fax
  • Compass and audio tone to assist in antenna pointing
• Package Contents
  • Hughes 9202 Land Portable Terminal
  • Rechargeable lithium ion battery pack
  • 6 ft. Ethernet cable
  • AC/DC adaptor with UK, EU, and US power cables
• Optional Accessories
  • DC-DC adapter

Iridium is having its fourth annual "Test Your Satellite Phone" Week, reminding users to make sure their satellite phones are ready to deploy at a moment's notice when natural or manmade disasters strike.

Please encourage your users to check their satellite phones to ensure batteries are fully charged and phones are working properly. They can also call a toll-free number (00-1-480-752-5105) on any satellite phone to verify proper operation.
 
Test Your IsatPhone Pro as well!

In addition, if you would you like to test your IsatPhone Pro, Inmarsat has set up a number to call without charge. The Inmarsat test call number is 870 776 999 999.

Click here for more information

Rescue workers trying to aid survivors from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan might need new state of the art satellite telephones and GPS tracking systems to carry out their life saving efforts.

Butner, NC (February 14, 2011) – Preferred Communications, Inc. has attained Toughbook Premier Partner (TP3) status with Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America. Panasonic offers a variety of products and services including their line of rugged mobile computers, commonly referred to as “Toughbooks.” Preferred Communications has been working with Panasonic for over a year to implement their products for clients who are looking for a solution to meet their rugged mobile computer needs. As a Toughbook Premier Partner (TP3), Preferred Communications is recognized by Panasonic as a provider of the Toughbook line of rugged mobile computers.

According to Preferred Communications President and CEO, Bob Meeker, “The Panasonic Team has been a pleasure to work with during our application process to become TP3. The TP3 is a recognition of our ability to service our customers and meet or exceed industry standards.

We are pleased to inform you that the Hughes BGAN 9201 Land Vehicular firmware release version 3.8.0.6 is released and available for download from our Inmarsat Support page.

This release is a recommended upgrade and includes many new features including Relay Mode, Remote Control by SMS, "Always On" and many bug fixes including ISDN improvement. More information on this release can be found in the attached Announcement from Hughes. If you have any questions about upgrading the firmware on your Wideye Sabre, please contact us at 1-877-589-9800 (toll free) or +1-919-575-4600 (Outside USA).
 

We are pleased to inform you that the Wideye Sabre 1 Land Mobile firmware release version R012.2.8 is released and available for download from our Inmarsat Support page.

Highlights of this release include caller ID support for the 2 wire interface and several bug fixes. More information on this release can be found in the attached Information Bulletin. If you have any questions about upgrading the firmware on your Wideye Sabre, please contact us at 1-877-589-9800 (toll free) or +1-919-575-4600 (Outside USA).
 

Iridium Communications has introduced an updated version of its Direct Internet software package to connect to the Internet using the Iridium 9555 and Iridium 9505A satellite phones as well as the Iridium 9522B L-band Transceiver, the mobile satellite service provider announced Jan. 5. The Direct Internet 3 package aims to enhance Internet connectivity by using new data compression, caching and network optimization techniques powered by SlipStream SP6.0 with Now Imaging compression technology. Iridium said the software package update is part of its effort to enhance its offerings in preparation for Iridium Next, the company’s next-generation satellite constellation expected to begin launching in 2015.

You can download the new Direct Internet Software package by going to our Iridium Support page and clicking on "Iridium Direct Internet 3 Installer for Windows and Mac".

Butner, NC (December 21, 2010) – Preferred Communications Inc. has been selected as the equipment vendor and service provider to The Seed Company, an affiliate of Wycliffe Bible Translators to provide the equipment and service for a large-scale Bible translation project to take place over the next five to seven years.

According to Preferred Communications Independent Sales Consultant, George Sloan, “Biblical translation as we know it began with John Wycliffe in the 14th century and has been a work in progress ever since. We're told that this project is the largest single initiative in the Wycliffe organization's history to make the Bible available in the native tongue of remaining unreached people groups. As one might expect, these are people who live in the farthest, least developed regions of the world. Satellite technology in general - especially the recent advent of BGAN - has made possible a quantum leap in the capabilities and security of those who've dedicated their lives to the fulfillment of this task. We at Preferred Communications are humbled and honored to play a small role in this great mission.”