Staying Connected ... Even in Today's Most Remote Locations

From skiing the Rocky Mountains to sailing around the U.S. Virgin Islands, getting a mobile connection in remote locations can often prove difficult -- if not impossible. The lack of cellular towers in hard-to-reach areas yields minimal signals and little to no access to mobile communications services. However, new mobile technology, traditionally used primarily by government officials, can now help mobile users stay connected even in isolated locations or when cellular networks are unavailable.

The game in mobile communications has changed thanks to an integrated satellite-cellular smartphone. The TerreStar(TM) GENUS(TM) offers a feature-rich approach to mobile satellite communications. About the size of a deck of cards, the phone connects to the AT&T wireless network for primary cellular connectivity, and gains satellite connectivity through the power of TerreStar-1, the world's largest commercial communications satellite, which acts as a cell tower in the sky. With the additional layer of satellite connectivity and security in a convenient smartphone form factor, the mobile user's everyday phone easily becomes an emergency satellite phone when the user is out of cellular coverage or the network is unavailable.

The world's only satellite-enabled smartphone offers the ultimate wireless backup capability using the cellular network as the primary mode and satellite connectivity as a secondary option for voice, data and messaging. With just one phone number and one contact list -- on one device -- users with a line of sight to the southern sky can feel secure with expanded voice and data roaming coverage in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and in coastal waters up to 200 miles offshore. The phone runs on the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, providing rich functionality and a full spectrum of premium smartphone features, such as touchscreen, camera, MicroSD slot, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and full QWERTY keyboard.

"This is the smartest smartphone we've seen in satellite communications, as the device pushes the envelope and satellite communications in new directions," said Daniel Longfield, senior analyst at Frost & Sullivan, a research consultancy. "It's lightweight, has the same look-and-feel as a traditional smartphone, is small enough to fit in your pocket, yet combines the features of satellite and cellular communications to offer the most comprehensive service possible -- something no other satellite communications company has figured out yet."

This smartphone provides a peace-of-mind satellite backup option and offers mobile communications assurance with its integrated satellite-cellular service on demand. The device and service plan are priced competitively when compared to traditional mobile satellite communications devices, and can be purchased by consumers at www.Amazon.com or through an AT&T representative (for business and government customers).

To learn more about the phone and how it works as compared to a traditional cellular-only device, go to www.YouTube.com/TerreStar. It's good to stay connected.