SlashPhone » TerreStar http://www.slashphone.com Worldwide mobile phone news, reviews and wireless innovations Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:45:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 AT&T and TerreStar to Offer Integrated Cellular/Satellite Solution http://www.slashphone.com/att-and-terrestar-to-offer-integrated-cellularsatellite-solution-306911 http://www.slashphone.com/att-and-terrestar-to-offer-integrated-cellularsatellite-solution-306911#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:12:00 +0000 Kim Poh Liaw http://www.slashphone.com/?p=6911 AT&T has announced plans to work with TerreStar Networks to offer an integrated smartphone mobility solution that will combine primary cellular wireless connectivity with the ability to connect to a satellite network as a backup, using one phone number and one smartphone device.

TerreStar-genus 

The AT&T integrated solution will redefine the mobile satellite services experience by providing users with easy access to both cellular and satellite networks through a cutting-edge handset that is both smaller and more feature-rich than previous satellite devices. The TerreStar Genus dual-mode cellular/satellite smartphone gives users the option to access theTerreStar satellite network when AT&T’s cellular wireless network is unavailable.

Powered by Windows Mobile OS, the TerreStar Genus smartphone supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA network with satellite voice and data capability in a standard smartphone size and form factor. The device also comes with a 2.6” touchscreen, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS.

The AT&T integrated cellular/satellite solution is expected to be available in the first quarter of 2010.

TerreStar Genus Specifications:

  • Size: 118.8 mm x 64.8 mm x 19.25 mm
  • Display: 2.6-inch touch screen, QVGA resolution
  • Satellite & Terrestrial: 2000-2010 MHz, 2190-2200 MHz S-band
  • Terrestrial: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
  • OS: Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
  • 100MB internal memory
  • 3 megapixel camera
  • QWERTY Keyboard
  • Bluetooth
  • WiFi
  • GPS
  • Micro-USB connector
  • microSD card slot
  • 1400 mAh battery
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