Thuraya SatSleeve: Turn Your Cell Phone Into a Satellite Phone

If you travel the globe and you’re frequently in remote locations, but you still want to use your smart phone, there’s satellite technology that can make this a reality – the Thuraya SatSleeve. Even if you never travel the globe, but you live in a rural community (or just a terrestrial cell tower dead-zone), the same technology can convert your standard smartphone into a satellite phone that gets reception anywhere on the planet. And as amazing as this revelation is, it’s not going to cost you an arm and a leg. It doesn’t require any complicated setup, either (there’s a simple tutorial video that can walk you through it).

The Thuraya SatSleeve takes your existing smart phone and transforms it into a lean, mean, satellite-signal-receiving machine. Both iPhone and Samsung smartphones are compatible with this technology. Even when you upgrade your phone, you can still use the same Thuraya Satsleeve with an updated adapter. The satellite network covers over 160 countries, so just about anywhere you want to go, you’ll have access to everything you need on your phone.

When you use the Thuraya Satsleeve, you don’t have to worry about remembering a 16-digit satellite phone number or your call not getting through because of a security block on a foreign number. Your calls will ring through and be connected via a local number, so your call can be connected easily, every time.

This technology is great for people who live and work outside of terrestrial cell phone tower reach. Even if you’re not an adventurer hiking to remote locations, there are many spots in our country and others that still do not have cell phone coverage or Internet capability. With this technology hooked to a smart phone, anyone can have access to all smart phone capabilities like talk, voice, text, applications, Internet access and more.

There are also industries that by their very mobile nature demand satellite technology to communicate. Emergency first responders are always on the go. Having their smart phones with satellite capability allows them to communicate with their loved ones to reassure them of their safety during times when terrestrial phone lines may be overburdened with traffic. Members of the media are also highly mobile and need to communicate with their offices or their families while chasing a developing story. The Thuraya Satsleeve makes all of this possible.

Industries can also benefit from the Thuraya Satsleeve. Utility workers frequently have to work alone in remote locations to make repairs, check conditions and service equipment. With use of their smart phones, in addition to any other satellite communications their company may use, they are able to communicate through multiple channels, which helps improve operations and worker safety. The same benefits extend to workers in the oil and gas industries, mining, maritime and aviation industries. All of these industries are highly mobile and in remote locations. They can all benefit from an additional line of communication to their home offices and loved ones.

This technology is surprisingly affordable for all that you get. For about the cost of your cell phone, you can buy one of these devices. Contact us today to order.

Headquartered in New York City, New York Mobile Satellite provides B2B wireless and satellite based telecommunication services, both mobile and fixed, to commercial enterprises around the globe, including banking, financial services, oil and gas, first responders, law enforcement, electric and water utilities, construction, sea ports, leisure boating, mining, cruise lines, media, shipping and container vessels, transportation, camping and hiking groups, rescue organizations, maritime communications, public safety markets and government sector, as well as for disaster recovery and humanitarian agencies. The Management Team has over 75 years of satellite and telecommunication experience. The company’s flexibility to custom design solutions and integrate various satellite communications technologies for customer and industry specific needs sets us apart from the competition. New York Mobile Satellite LLC is certified as a Veteran Owned business by the Veterans Administration.

Interview With New York Mobile Satellite CFO Leonard Sloane

What can you expect when you work with New York Mobile Satellite? Hear from Leonard Sloane, Chief Financial Officer, whose extensive background positions him and the company to provide the highest quality satellite communications technology and services in the industry.

Q. How did you come to work with New York Mobile Satellite?

A. I spent eight years in the satellite industry. I was asked to join New York Mobile Satellite to help the company expand into global markets. A number of past clients had come to me and asked if I would help them establish a communication system for their company in Latin America and Asian markets. With my experience in the B2B business communication vertical, I was able to assist companies with their requests to help them design communication systems that would allow their business operations to transmit data from field operations to corporate offices around the world. I spent eight years living in Latin America working with businesses throughout the continent and helping them with their business communication needs. I enjoy helping companies communicate with their workers and field offices around the globe.

Q. Why did you choose to work in this industry?

I selected the satellite industry because I enjoyed helping companies expand operations around the globe. I was always fascinated with satellite communications and its ability to reach people across the globe with very little infrastructure.

A. When a potential customer calls New York Mobile Satellite, whom will he/she speak with?

When the customers call the company, they will initially speak to me. At that time, I will determine their business requirements. Once the customer's business requirements are determined, I will pass them on to several of the company's technical engineers to work with them on a solution that will accommodate all their communication needs, whether that be a VSAT solution, a BGAN solution, a disaster recovery plan or a backhaul service.

Q. When someone fills out the contact/request a quote form on the web, what happens next?

A. After the customer fills out the contact request form on the web, someone from the company will call the person and discuss what their communication needs are and the cost.

Q. What does the usual sales process look like from the customer's perspective?

A. We walk the customer from start to finish in the sales process. The team will work with the customer on designing a customized solution that fits the company's communication requirements. Our team of engineers will work with the customer’s business operations to determine the best communication solution for the company, as well as what the actual cost will be to implement such a solution.

Q. How does New York Mobile Satellite handle customer service on products you've sold?

A. After New York Mobile Satellite sells the product or service to the customer, our team conducts quarterly review calls with the customer. In addition, the team will keep the customers abreast of the latest technology solutions in the industries/verticals such as oil and gas, electric utilities, transportation, first responders, etc.

Q. If there was one thing you could tell potential customers about your products and services, what would it be?

A. New York mobile satellite offers the latest technology solutions in the B2B satellite industry. One of the company's competitive advantages is that the company offers a unique solution to all its customers’ communication needs. The company customizes solutions that meet the client’s requirements, and we always try to help the client save money on all of its communication solutions.

Headquartered in New York City, New York Mobile Satellite provides B2B wireless and satellite based telecommunication services, both mobile and fixed, to commercial enterprises around the globe, including banking, financial services, oil and gas, first responders, law enforcement, electric and water utilities, construction, sea ports, leisure boating, mining, cruise lines, media, shipping and container vessels, transportation, camping and hiking groups, rescue organizations, maritime communications, public safety markets and government sector, as well as for disaster recovery and humanitarian agencies. The Management Team has over 75 years of satellite and telecommunication experience. The company’s flexibility to custom design solutions and integrate various satellite communications technologies for customer and industry specific needs sets us apart from the competition. New York Mobile Satellite LLC is certified as a Veteran Owned business by the Veterans Administration.

True Stories of Satellite Technology in Action

We like to talk about how satellite technology can help you in many different fields. Today we’d like to share some actual stories from the field, which we have gathered from Iridium, makers of some of the best satellite technology out there. Check out the practical applications real users are finding for this technology.

Satellite Technology Along for the Ride on World-Record Balloon Journey

On January 25, 2015, Troy Bradley and Leonid Tiukhtyaev journeyed from Japan to the Mexican coast over the span of 6 days, and Iridium satellite technology was along for that record-breaking ride. They broke the records for longest duration of a balloon in the air and longest distance traveled by a balloon. The pair travelled 6,646 miles and were flying for 161 hours and 17 minutes.

Mission control for the flight equipped the pilots with an Iridium Go!, an Iridium Extreme and an Iridium partner tracking device from spidertracks. One of the team’s largest challenges was unpredictable weather. They weren’t sure where the balloon was going to land because of changing meteorological conditions. Bradley said, “It is imperative to have good communications when you are on a mission depending on meteorology.” Iridium provided just that by providing instant communication solutions. Spidertracks allowed mission control to track the team and keep them out of harm’s way.

Satellite Technology Keeps Alpine Climber Connected in Pakistani Mountain Range

Graham Zimmerman is a professional alpine climber who had the goal of climbing the Karakoram mountain range in Pakistan. He is passionate about climbing technical routes on some of the highest mountains in the world. He takes the road less traveled, or sometimes totally uncharted, because he enjoys the challenge. His enthusiasm for mountain climbing takes him to some of the most remote places on Earth. Zimmerman needs reliable connection to the outside world for safety’s sake.

During this trip to Pakistan, Zimmerman and his long-time climbing partner, Scott Bennett, were there to climb the remote 21,000 foot mountain Changi and an unclimbed face of a 23,000 foot mountain, K6. A major part of staying safe during these climbs was keeping track of the weather. The team had to move during windows of clear weather, so having reliable communication through satellite technology kept them safe and helped them make their journey up both mountains. They also needed lightweight communication tools to easily transport them up difficult mountain faces. Their lightweight satellite communication tools enabled them to communicate with their U.S.-based weather forecaster so that they could stay on top of all developing weather fronts.

Zimmerman relies on Iridium satellite equipment to keep him connected to his family back at home, as it’s difficult to be away from your loved ones for months on end. Communicating through satellite technology helped bridge the distance between the climbers and their families. He says, “We believe that they [Iridium] make the best satellite communications equipment, and we are very happy to have it every time. For us, it simply makes the most sense to have the best equipment that will also work anywhere we choose to go in the world.”

New York Mobile Satellite is proud to carry “the best satellite communications equipment” found anywhere in the world. Cell phones, cameras, tracking devices…we have it all. For more information, contact us today. Let us help you stay connected, no matter where you are.

New York Mobile Satellite LLC, veteran-owned, headquartered in New York City, provides B2B wireless and satellite based telecommunication services, both mobile and fixed, to commercial enterprises around the globe, including banking, financial services, oil and gas, first responders, law enforcement, electric and water utilities, construction, sea ports, leisure boating, mining, cruise lines, media, shipping and container vessels, transportation, camping and hiking groups, rescue organizations, maritime communications, public safety markets and government sector, as well as for disaster recovery and humanitarian agencies. The Management Team has over 75 years of satellite and telecommunication experience. The company’s flexibility to custom design solutions and integrate various satellite communications technologies for customer, and industry specific needs, sets us apart from the competition.

Satellite Communications: Keeping Industries Connected

Satellite communications can benefit a wide variety of industries, as it can provide reliable communication capacity across the globe, even in remote locations. We have discussed before a few industries that can benefit from satellite communications, and today we want to discuss a few more. Due to the mobile nature of these businesses and workers being located in very isolated places, satellite communications can be especially helpful for these industries.

Transportation

When you’re in the transportation industry, consistent communications can help you maintain a competitive edge. Make sure your operators are safe and know where your vehicles, vessels and cargo are at all times to streamline operations and keep track of your assets.

Satellite can provide real-time GPS tracking to make ensure you know where your deliveries are and estimate when they will arrive at their destination. You can connect with your people or fleet anywhere on the globe, whether you need voice connectivity or data. Fleet operators have access to messaging, traffic and weather reports and work orders so that business runs smoothly from any location. You can also use push-to-talk options so that workers in the field can stay in touch with dispatchers.

Oil and Gas

In the oil and gas industries, workers are often in very remote locations, doing hazardous work. Satellite can encourage better morale by providing broadband Internet and calling capabilities even for off-shore platforms or distant sites. This keeps employees in touch with their families, as well as their home offices. Geologists and geophysicists often need to work in remote locations to appraise prospects. Satellite can help in this effort by offering portable phone and Internet systems to aid in their work. And of course, worker safety is key, so satellite solutions can provide push-to-talk, GPS tracking and emergency notifications.

Mining

Mining is also another potentially hazardous work environment in which workers are often in remote locations and need to communicate. Satellite helps keep miners at these worksites consistently connected to their home office to improve safety. GPS tracking and panic buttons are available on portable devices so that you can track your people’s location and know if they are in trouble. Exploration professionals can transmit their data to the home office in real time to help ensure smooth operations on the worksite. The mining site and exploration professionals can transmit data through BGAN and VSAT technology, which provide them with broadband Internet connectivity virtually anywhere on the planet. Connectivity also improves morale in this industry, as workers are able to talk to their families through telephone services or through video chat provided by satellite signal.

Virtually any industry in which you need Internet and phone connectivity in remote places, the ability to communicate at the push of a button, GPS location services and the ability to transmit data can benefit from satellite technology. Even businesses that don’t typically send workers far out into the field can still benefit from more reliable coverage. When you compare the safety features, convenience and reliability of satellite communications with traditional cellular service, there really is no comparison. Contact New York Mobile Satellite to help you choose the right products and services for your business.

New York Mobile Satellite LLC, veteran-owned, headquartered in New York City, provides B2B wireless and satellite based telecommunication services, both mobile and fixed, to commercial enterprises around the globe, including banking, financial services, oil and gas, first responders, law enforcement, electric and water utilities, construction, sea ports, leisure boating, mining, cruise lines, media, shipping and container vessels, transportation, camping and hiking groups, rescue organizations, maritime communications, public safety markets and government sector, as well as for disaster recovery and humanitarian agencies. The Management Team has over 75 years of satellite and telecommunication experience. The company’s flexibility to custom design solutions and integrate various satellite communications technologies for customer, and industry specific needs, sets us apart from the competition.

Satellite Push-to-Talk: When There’s an Emergency, There’s Help

During a state of emergency, terrestrial cell phone lines may be clogged with excess traffic. This is where satellite really has a leg up. Satellite networks can handle more volume than traditional terrestrial cell phone networks, so it only makes sense that satellite technology would be a real asset to emergency management people working out in the field. During an emergency, workers need reliable communication capabilities and they need them quickly. Iridium Extreme Push-to-Talk enables emergency management workers to communicate quickly and efficiently when time is of the essence.


With this product, emergency management teams can be in the know about whatever situation they are currently dealing with, using just the push of a button. The device itself is designed to be durable to endure harsh conditions. Like all satellite technology, it uses the satellite network, which allows users to have access to service virtually anywhere on the planet, even in the most remote locations. The user interface allows you to make voice calls, send SMS, SOS and communicate through push-to-talk.

This device gives users push-to-talk service status, so they know they’re in range to communicate with their crew. Users can set up a talk group so that multiple team members can speak through push-to-talk at the same time. Users know who is talking with whom through the device’s talker ID. They can also see the speaker’s distance and bearing, if they need to find one of their team members. Administrators can keep the push-to-talk line secure through a web-based tool, the Iridium Push-to-Talk Command Center.

Emergency management workers are frequently on the go, traveling wherever they are most needed. This device allows workers to communicate with one another whether they’re on foot, inside a vehicle or inside a building. They can stay in constant communication when they need it most, no matter where they are or what the situation is.

What can reliable, instant communication mean to emergency service providers? Quick communication in emergencies saves lives. These technological advances are allowing teams to better coordinate to deal with all types of situations, from forest fires to auto accidents to active shooter events. Being able to locate their team, knowing who is talking and communicating instantly is allowing emergency services to respond faster than ever, ensuring the safety of these teams and the public at large. This isn’t just about staying in touch – this is about being one step ahead of the threat and keeping the public out of harm’s way. Satellite technology allows the reliable connection to make this happen.

This device is something that has staying power. Users won’t have to replace it in a few years in order to work on the ever-evolving satellite network. Iridium is compatible with the current network and the Iridium NEXT network. Iridium is in the process of launching 66 new next-generation, low-earth satellites to bring you even more reliable connectivity. These devices will continue to work on their network far into the future because of their durability and Iridium’s forward-thinking ingenuity, allowing emergency workers to continue to save lives for years to come.

For more information on these and other satellite communications products, contact New York Mobile Satellite.

New York Mobile Satellite LLC, veteran-owned, headquartered in New York City, provides B2B wireless and satellite based telecommunication services, both mobile and fixed, to commercial enterprises around the globe, including banking, financial services, oil and gas, first responders, law enforcement, electric and water utilities, construction, sea ports, leisure boating, mining, cruise lines, media, shipping and container vessels, transportation, camping and hiking groups, rescue organizations, maritime communications, public safety markets and government sector, as well as for disaster recovery and humanitarian agencies. The Management Team has over 75 years of satellite and telecommunication experience. The company’s flexibility to custom design solutions and integrate various satellite communications technologies for customer, and industry specific needs, sets us apart from the competition.

Three Common Industries that Benefit From Satellite Telecommunications

Virtually all industries can benefit from satellite telecommunications, but there are several industries that have workers who have a consistent need for communications on the go without the threat of interrupted service. For businesses where mobility is their life blood, satellite can be exceptionally helpful and even lifesaving. Here are just a few industries that benefit from satellite each and every day.

Public Safety

First responders and public safety organizations have some challenges that can only be overcome by reliable telecommunication satellite provides. They need to make sure they can communicate between base operations and emergency resources during times of crisis and natural disaster. During emergencies, terrestrial cellular lines are often jammed from greatly increased traffic. Satellite communications don’t become overwhelmed during times of crisis, so first responders and public safety organizations have open lines of communication when they need it the most.

When agencies need to communicate with one another across the continent, or across the globe, satellite communications and New York Mobile Satellite’s technology enable them to do so. Since emergencies can occur anywhere, it’s crucial that even remote locations have communications services in a time of crisis. This is so important because satellite technology allows first responders, public safety agencies, emergency services (including hospitals) to communicate to get people to safety quickly and efficiently during a crisis.

Media

To bring you the most up-to-date news, reporters travel across the globe chasing the stories that matter. Our satellite technology allows them to bring you coverage of what’s happening globally. Media uses BGAN and VSAT technology to deliver live audio and video broadcasts, store and forward video news clips and provide reporters out in the field with access to their office resources.

Media coverage is an important piece of public safety. When there’s impending bad weather, a natural disaster, terrorist attack or other threat to public safety, media coverage helps keep the public in the loop so that they can make it to a safe area and get instructions from public safety organizations.

Utilities 

Utility companies use our satellite communications to expedite field operations, ensure the safety of their field staff and keep their infrastructure in working order so that you don’t lose access to the utilities you need every day. There is a massive infrastructure behind every service you get in your home and business: electric, gas, water, etc. This infrastructure is usually widespread, so companies need a technological solution to help them monitor the condition of their equipment. Utilities can use Smart Grid, SCADA, M2M applications to monitor, analyze, report, and control applications, as well as access and process real-time and historical data at an astonishing speed. And because all of this data isn’t passing through potentially congested and limited terrestrial cellular towers, utility companies are able to monitor their infrastructure consistently to ensure you have power, water, electric and any other utilities that you need to live. The men and women behind the scenes at the utility companies can also work more safely when they have to do repairs in remote locations because satellite technology allows them to be in constant communication with their home offices.

These industries and other rely on our satellite telecommunications and the kind of mobile technology that provides reliable communication across the globe for about the same cost as terrestrial cellular services. Learn more about accessibility and affordability by contacting New York Mobile Satellite today.

New York Mobile Satellite LLC, veteran-owned, headquartered in New York City, provides B2B wireless and satellite based telecommunication services, both mobile and fixed, to commercial enterprises around the globe, including banking, financial services, oil and gas, first responders, law enforcement, electric and water utilities, construction, sea ports, leisure boating, mining, cruise lines, media, shipping and container vessels, transportation, camping and hiking groups, rescue organizations, maritime communications, public safety markets and government sector, as well as for disaster recovery and humanitarian agencies. The Management Team has over 75 years of satellite and telecommunication experience. The company’s flexibility to custom design solutions and integrate various satellite communications technologies for customer, and industry specific needs, sets us apart from the competition