Satellite Phones - GlobalStar

By using the service of GlobalStar in Australia, customers will have access to coverage in remote and rural areas where there is no GSM coverage. GlobalStar provides 100% coverage across Australia and up to 200 nautical miles off the mainland and Tasmania. The tariff's for usage of satellite services are at a premium.

• The Macquarie Telecom GlobalStar service incorporates both the satellite and the GSM service. The customer acquires both the GSM Service and Satellite Service from Macquarie Telecom.
• The service requires a Dual Mode Handset, which can be purchased in FleetView, which is capable of operating in both GSM mode and satellite mode.
• GlobalStar may be used to make calls to and from telephones connected to networks in mainland Australia and Tasmania and up to 200 nautical miles out to sea.
• The service is conducted through three gateways in Dubbo (NSW), Mt Isa (QLD) and Meekathara (WA).
• Same messaging solutions as GSM available to GlobalStar (except CALLback)
• International Roaming is available to certain countries using satellite..
• When in GSM mode, the GSM rates will be the standard company GSM rates.
• GPRS is not available on satellite services.

Features & Benefits

• GlobalStar offers a comprehensive telecommunications service, providing high quality voice communications to other telephones, including other satellite handsets, landlines and cellular mobile phones.
• Ideal for companies working in the mining, transport, construction, agriculture and maritime industries.
• Dual handsets allow customers to utilise the GSM service with access to the competitive GSM rates in GSM covered areas.
• Allows the user to make and receive calls within Australia in areas with no GSM coverage.

The GlobalStar handsets are very simple to use with no complex codes or radio experience required, ease of use.