Disaster Relief

In times of emergency, communications are vital -- clear voice and data communications that are available immediately, totally mobile and, above all, reliable. QUALCOMM Globalstar Satellite Phones give you those assurances almost anywhere in the world, even in areas of total devastation and no electricity. Because QUALCOMM Globalstar portable phones work as cellular phones where cellular coverage is available and as satellite phones where it isn?t, your communications are completely independent of any local telephony infrastructure. You don?t have to worry about service disruptions because of power failures or other events common in disaster areas.

Who can use QUALCOMM Globalstar satellite phones?

One easy to operate, handheld satellite phone turns your backpack or field unit into a mobile office with full communication capabilities. Rescue teams and other early assessment personnel can communicate among teams and with headquarters. Teams can use satellite phones as an in-field communication center to coordinate development and relief efforts.

Globalstar phones have already been extensively used by telecommunications companies in France for many applications, including Y2K contingency communications and emergency communications after damaging wind storms in December 1999.

Emergency teams can also send vital data to each other by taking advantage of the portable satellite phone?s data and positioning capabilities. Access the Internet? when connected to a computer or PDA, or take advantage of phone services such as position location*, short messaging service (SMS)*, digital facsimile? and Caller ID.

If you have a mobile operations center, consider the QUALCOMM Globalstar GSP-1600 Portable Tri-Mode Satellite Phone and the QUALCOMM Globalstar Portable Hands-Free Car Kit. The kit provides a cradle for mounting the portable satellite phone in an emergency vehicle. The car kit electronics are connected to a Globalstar antenna mounted on the vehicle that provides satellite reception. As an option, it is also possible to connect a cellular antenna for cellular reception. You get the convenience of a hands-free phone while you work in the center, and you?re free to take the satellite phone wherever you need to go.

Data Capabilities

Data capabilities include QUALCOMM Globalstar satellite data? services that let you to access the Internet or any TCP/IP packet-switched data network when connected to a computer or PDA, and send and receive e-mail, access corporate data networks and intranets, web browsing, etc. Additional data capabilities include position location*, short messaging service (SMS)*, digital facsimile? and Caller ID*. Data transmission over-the-air is provided at full-duplex rates of up to 9600 bits per second, with no additional modem or dedicated telephone circuits required.

For cost-effective communications in virtually any environment, get the QUALCOMM satellite phone. Thanks to QUALCOMM's digital technology, what you say and hear will be crystal clear, and your data transmissions will be secure and reliable. Check out how a satellite phone works, get to know our portable and fixed satellite phones, and learn more about Globalstar satellite technology.