The Inmarsat Isatphone Pro combines everything you would want in a satellite mobile phone, and more. Through the Isatphonepro, Inmarsat has broken a lot of firsts. It is the first handset produced by the company. It is also the Inmarsat’s first global handheld satellite mobile phone. With the device, you can communicate without hassle, no matter the distance or location. It offers genuine global communication you can use from all over the world. With the sleek yet robust design, you will have everything you need professionally. From basic features such as satellite telephony, text messaging and email, to more unique features such as Bluetooth and GPS positioning, the Inmarsat Isatphonepro really delivers.

The Isatphone pro’s suggested retail price is $699 (US dollars). This makes it one of the cheapest satellite mobile phones on the market. When it is released in June of 2010, it will give users the ultimate satellite phone experience. It makes use of several Inmarsat 4 satellites for full global coverage. It will be a wise investment as the operational life will last until about year 2020.

Inmarsat’s Isatphone pro was designed for government, aid, mining, construction and media use. However, the company aims to expand the usage to more commercial users. You can purchase a lot of accessories to go with your Isatphone pro. Docking stations for indoor use are available through Inmarsat’s partner companies. Bluetooth headsets are a main accessory, as the Inmarsat Isatphone Pro is the only satellite phone to have Bluetooth technology. This enables wireless, hands free calls anytime, anywhere. In addition, a solar charger is also available for the handheld device. This is great for emergencies where no power outlet is available. It can also save you a lot of money. The battery for the handset can last for up to eight hours (talk time) and a total of a hundred hours on stand by. It comes with flexible phone book features and smart dialling. The menu is also easier to use, as it is icon-driven.

A robust exterior comes along with the newest technology for the Isatphone. It is small enough to fit in your pocket without being bulky or too heavy. It weighs only 279 grams or 9.84 ounces. The dimensions of the global satellite phone are as follows: 170 millimetres in length, 54 millimetres in width, and 39 millimetres in depth (6.7 inches in length, 2.2 inches in width, 1.54 inches in depth). The keypad is also specially designed for use with gloves. It can stand extreme temperatures and humidity. Dust proof water proof, and shock proof, the Inmarsat IsatPhone pro can really deliver.

Inmarsat’s SPS based services are not closed. The long-awaited Isatphone uses various SPS based services. However, the company only plans to extend this technology to only two other products: the Fleet Phone and the Land Phone, which are set to be released in 2011. Another variant of the IsatphonePro is also available. It is made especially for government use, because it is more secure. However, no details about this product have been confirmed by Inmarsat.