IRIDIUM Provides Rapid Haiti, Quake Relief

Our heart goes out to those suffering in Haiti. In response to the tragic Haiti earthquake, Iridium supplies are quickly delivering satellite communications services into the country. "We have established relationships with numerous NGOs in support of their efforts to deploy quickly in the country"; John R. Svalander: "C'est triste quand le business marche avec le malheur des autres". l'equipment sont utiles à des infirmières, a des médecins. " Ils feraient de toute façon très bien leur travail, mais c'est une aide..." contine John Svalander dans le journal 24H

January 2010

Satellite Communication .CH - once again supplier to IOC

We are proud to be supplier to IOC for the 2nd time during Olympic Games.

"IOC has opted for several satellite communication soulutions supplied by us": says John R. Svalander

December 2009

Marine Electronic SA accredited by INMARSAT

“we are obviously delighted to the 1st accredited supplier to the Swiss market (non Aero)”, “it is proof of mutual confidence, INMARSAT in us being able to service the market in a satisfactory manner, and obviously our confidence in the Inmarsat product and service” said John R. Svalander, CEO of Marine Electronic  SA.

“we have grown slowly but surely, satellite communication, is all about fulfilling and important requirement, our strength is that we take our customers requirement extremely seriously”

Thuraya puts “World's toughest handheld phone” onto the market,,,

Thuraya Telecommunications Company has launched what it claims is the world's toughest satellite phone, the Thuraya XT. It claims that the satellite handheld is “the most rugged and reliable phone in the market.”  

“Designed with the most advanced features to ensure resilience, Thuraya XT is the only satellite phone complying with world telecom IP54/IK03 standards by which it is splash water resistant, dust and shock proof,” it said.

The phone has a glare-resistant display with an internal brightness sensor “allowing perfect readability outdoors” because of its ability for low reflection in bright environments.

It has a battery life with a talk-time of up to six hours and standby-time of up to 80 hours and weighing only 193 grams. That's less than half a pound for people who use imperial measurements.

Thuraya's Chief Executive Officer Yousuf Al Sayed said that the Thuraya XT has been developed for use in severe environments and its splash water, dust and shock proof capabilities make it operable in the most difficult of circumstances which is what satellite phone customers demand.

The handset's GmPRS capability allows users to send and receive e-mails as well as browse the web with a laptop or PC from any location.

The new phone also has an in-built GPS-Navigation feature.

"If this new Thuraya live up to its promises then it will be an interesting new communiication-tool, for anyone that needs rugged equipment": says John R. Svalander CEO of Satellite-Communication.ch

Thrane & Thrane has officially launched the SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband!

SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband features the smallest, lightest FleetBroadband antenna to date, which enables simple user-installation, so smaller professional vessels and larger yachts with a requirement for reliable, high quality global internet and voice communication can enter the broadband era with a true IP solution for the first time. "This opens up an entirely new market segment - owners of smaller boats have the same need for internet etc." says John R. Svalander CEO of Marine Electronic SA, "more and more people will spend longer periods onboard their sail or powerboats - previously they had to settle for slower connection via a satellite phone or Internet Cafe.

SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband widens the possibilities of high speed internet access at sea and provides the opportunity to have the internet on almost any boat. Based on the same design values and high quality build as the market leading premium SAILOR FleetBroadband solutions, SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband ensures that smaller and more vessels can experience the same reliability and ease of use that high-end SAILOR systems offer.

SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband offers several benefits that until now have not been available in a single solution designed for smaller vessels.

April 2009

BGAN X-STREAM ® delivers fastest video streaming!

Inmarsat has launched BGAN X-Stream - a new service which offers broadcasters access to the world's fastest video streaming via satellite.

BGAN X-Stream guarantees streaming data rates from a minimum of 384kbps to around 450kbps. It has been developed as an enhancement to the streaming service already offered via Inmarsat's ground-breaking BGAN service - which has enabled broadcasters to deliver thousands of media reports.

"we see a important potential market for BGAN X-treme!" says John R. Svalander, CEO of Marine Electronic SA, "both with newsmedia and some of the Geneva-based NGOs"

Global reach
The new premium IP streaming service is accessible through existing hardware - single, highly-compact and lightweight BGAN terminals from manufacturers Hughes and Thrane & Thrane - without the need for external antenna or any additional hardware.

Drew Brandy, head of land mobile services at Inmarsat, said: "We developed BGAN X-Stream in response to demands from broadcasters.

"This enhancement represents an increase in BGAN's streaming rate of at least 50 per cent. It means that we can meet the demand for higher guaranteed data rates, and offer a service that moves closer to broadcast quality.

January 2009

January 2009

SPOT still restricted

SPOT the electronic satellite messenger is till not approved for use in Switzerland!

Some of your neighbours in EU can use SPOT - ,,, why do the same regulations not apply in Switzerland?

" we have been advised by the Swiss authorities OFCOM that we can not yet market the SPOT for use in Switzerland" said John R. Svalander CEO of Marine Electronic SA. "we understand and accept rules and regulations, but it is said when a potentially lifesaving device can be sold and used elsewher but not here in Switzerland"

August 2008

INMARSAT launch 3rd INMARSAT-4 satellite

19-08-2008 - Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has confirmed the successful launch and acquisition of the third Inmarsat-4 satellite.

The satellite was launched on a Proton Breeze M rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 11:43pm BST on 18 August (4:43am 19th August, local time). Inmarsat's tracking station in Fucino, Italy was able to track the satellite while it was still coupled to the Breeze M launch vehicle. Launch provider ILS confirmed successful spacecraft separation at 8:46am BST on 19 August.

The satellite is the third in the I-4 constellation, concluding a decade of development and a US$1.5 billion investment. The current constellation of two Inmarsat-4 satellites delivers mobile broadband services to 85 per cent of the world's landmass, covering 98 per cent of the world's population. The third I-4 will complete the global coverage for Inmarsat's broadband services.

Global coverage
Andrew Sukawaty, chief executive and chairman of Inmarsat, said: "The Inmarsat-4s are the world's most sophisticated commercial network for mobile voice and data services, and the successful launch of the third I-4 allows us to complete the global coverage for our broadband services. Once the third I-4 is operational, Inmarsat will have the only fully-funded next-generation network for mobile satellite services."

The Proton Breeze M is one of the few launch vehicles capable of lifting the I-4 satellite - the size of a London double-decker bus and weighing six tons - into geostationary transfer orbit. The I-4 F3 satellite will now undergo a period of deployment and several weeks of comprehensive tests and manoeuvres before being positioned in geostationary orbit at 98º West.

Inmarsat satellites are currently relied on by the world's shipping, oil exploration, defence and aviation industries to service their communications needs. Inmarsat is also the communications channel of choice for the media when reporting from the world's danger zones and for NGOs, government agencies and the United Nations when coordinating rescue efforts.

September 2007

Thuraya Distributor
Satellite-Communication (Marine Electronic SA) is now a the THURAYA distributor for Switzerland

September 2008

Satellite Communication.CH - supplier to Mike Horn for PANGAEA EXPEDITION 2008-2012

S/Y Pangaea - has a state of the art communication solution onboard - all of the latest equipment to assure safety and communication.