Here’s an interesting initiative .. a sleeve adapter / hotspot for mobiles and tablets that makes them satellite-phones
Optus Thuraya SatSleeve STAY CONNECTED NO MATTER WHERE IN AUSTRALIA YOU ARE http://www.optus.com.au/business/broadband-internet/networking-solutions/satellite/voice-data/sat-talk/satsleeve Optus Satellite’s Thuraya SatSleeve+ and Hotspot are the quick and easy way to transform your compatible smartphone or tablet into a satellite device. So if you’re out and about travelling to areas where you’ve got no 3G/4G, the SatSleeve can keep connected right across Australia, with 100% coverage wherever you are – as long as you’ve got line of sight to the satellite! SatSleeve+ or SatSleeve Hotspot? The SatSleeve comes in two options – the SatSleeve+ or SatSleeve Hotspot. The SatSleeve+ lets you dock your smartphone to the SatSleeve like a case, using a universal adaptor which will stretch to fit over most smartphones. You can then walk-and-talk in satellite mode. The SatSleeve Hotspot is ideal if you prefer to use the SatSleeve as a portable satellite Wi-Fi hotspot for your smartphone or even your tablet. How does it work? The new SatSleeves connect to your device through a WiFi connection. Once connected, you’ll drive the SatSleeve through the new free SatSleeve app, and you’ll be able to access your contacts and enjoy calls, SMS, emails, instant messaging, social media and your apps - all using your favourite device. With a casual $15 monthly plan, no activation fee and no minimum contract term, the SatSleeve is the perfect solution to keep you in touch when you’re on-the-go. You can activate the monthly service, call us up to pause it when you’re not using it, and only pay for the additional usage charges when you use it. Keep connected anywhere The SatSleeve works with any mobile provider, so you can use it whether you have an Optus service or not. The SatSleeve has its own SIM card with a satellite mobile number, and connects your device to Thuraya's satellite network, so it works in Australia as well as 160 countries throughout Asia, Europe, The Middle East and Africa. So whether you are calling from the Outback or from the Sahara, you can worry less, and stay in touch for longer. Cheers, Stephen _______________________________________________ Link mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.anu.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/link
