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Satellite Phone That "works" anywhere?
I visit a mountain location in the Southern Sierras, they are served by Verison IR service which at times is very sketchy at best; especially when it snows and the up mountain dish gets covered. We are looking for a Satellite Phone System that "REALLY" works any where!!!! We have...
Tags: g.witham@..., satellite, satellite phone, phone
Discussion threads 2007-10-29
Iridium goes bust: Will MVS win over its satellite phone customers?
With Iridium satellite phones "disconnected," companies such as MVS are looking to lure Iridium customers. Find out how they plan to succeed where Iridium failed.With no one willing to take over the reins, Iridium is planning to blast its satellites out of the sky. It was the world’s first handheld...
Tags: Network technology, Meredith Johnston, satellite phone, MVS, Iridium, satellite
Technical articles 2000-04-30
Satellite phones are not only for high adventure
Satellite telephones, like those being used on TechRepublic's almostEverest mountain climbing adventure, are getting smaller and more affordable. It might be time for CIOs to take notice of these broad-reaching communication devices.TechRepublic editors Mike Jackman and David Bard are currently trekking through Nepal on their way to the Imja Tse...
Tags: Network technology, Telecom & Utilities, Mike Walton, satellite, phone, satellite phone
Technical articles 2000-04-17

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How to phone home without Iridium
When you find yourself in a remote area—like TechRepublic editors David Bard and Mike Jackman on their Nepal trek—a satellite phone can be your lifeline to the outside world. So why are they carrying an Inmarsat phone instead of an Iridium phone?When TechRepublic editors David Bard and Mike Jackman began...
Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Mary Ann Fitzharris, Iridium, satellite, phone
Technical articles 2000-04-19
Livecast: DIY webcasts using your phone
Interesting technology?Do you see any potential uses for this technology? For use in business or just personal?RE: Livecast: DIY webcasts using your phoneDear One, super idea. Do it well.By,Balaji V.P919791118054Big hit with the YouTube GenerationI'm sure there will be throngs of highschool...
Tags: Corporate communications, Team management, Emergency Situation, Livecast, ComVu, team, phone, Webcast
Discussion threads 2008-05-20
10 ways to stay connected on the road
This article is also available as a download.We live in a very mobile society, and that may be especiallytrue for those of us in the tech industry. Seems we're always hoping on a planeor spending the day across town at a remote office. Even when we're on vacation,we're usually working...
Tags: Deb Shinder, telephone, VoIP, Wi-Fi
Technical articles 2006-04-18
Considering dropping cable for satellite
I'm considering dropping cable television service for a satellite service because of Time-Warner's prices. I don't care about premium movie services, pay-per-view events, sports packages, on-demand services, or anything outside one of the 150- or 200-channel packages. I'd like one HD / DVR receiver and a second "plain"...
Tags: Network technology, Telecom & Utilities, TVs, Palmetto, cable, satellite, phone line, receiver, phone
Discussion threads 2007-10-30
How did our tech equipment fare in Nepal?
Now that almostEverest is over, it's time to evaluate the results. In this article, David and Mike rate the equipment and software both sponsored and unsponsored they took with them to the Himalayas. If it worked for them, it will surely work for you.The almostEverest trek is over. Now that...
Tags: Notebooks, Keyboards, Processors, Mike Jackman and David Bard, laptop computer, yak, Nepal, Compaq Armada, phone, trail
Technical articles 2000-05-16
Get the best of satellite-based Internet access
If you are looking to move to satellite-based Internet, you might want to heed the advice of Brien Posey. Here, he puts the finishing touches on his instructions concerning how to position your satellite and which services are best.In part one of this series (“Implementing satellite-based Internet access”), I explained...
Tags: Network technology, Brien M. Posey MCSE, satellite, clear line of sight, compass, Internet access
Technical articles 2001-10-11
Road rules for remote road warriors
Staying connected while globetrotting isn't always as simple as plugging in and logging on. Whether you're traveling to a remote location or you're in charge of preparing for an international trip, there are some road rules you'll want to know.TechRepublic editors Mike Jackman and David Bard are currently trekking through...
Tags: Notebooks, Telecom & Utilities, Loraine Lawson, laptop computer, phone, risk, U.S. State Department
Technical articles 2000-04-20
Daily update: "Night Ops"
In the dense fog of a Nepalese night, two figures huddle in the darkness, trying desperately to connect to the satellite Morsviazsputnik. Will they accomplish their mission of sending a high-priority document halfway around the world?4/26/00Namche, Nepal3:15 P.M. local time (5:30 A.M. EDT)For all you technophiliacs out there, here's a...
Tags: Notebooks, Network technology, Michael Jackman, Immarsat Mini-M, phone
Technical articles 2000-05-01
Implementing satellite-based Internet access
Many have to turn to nonstandard methods when choosing a high-speed Internet access service. One such service is satellite-based. Unfortunately, satellite-based connections are quirky. Brien Posey is here to explain those quirks.Recently, I made a decision to move out of state. After buying a house, I found out that there...
Tags: Modems, Network technology, Internet access, Brien M. Posey MCSE, satellite, satellite modem, modem
Technical articles 2001-07-26
Help: Can one computer share internet through wireless router? More Details
Hey everyone my first post!Question Situation:I have two laptops one desktop and one phone internet device. I also have a special phone set from STC Saudi Telecommunications Center which is wireless and satellite. When I got the phone I got a cable and a cd. I discovered that internet is...
Tags: Notebooks, Network technology, haseebws94@..., wireless router, laptop computer, Internet, phone, router, wireless
Discussion threads 2009-02-20
How do I hook up my fax to my cell or satellite internet?
I would like to get rid of my land line which I only use for faxes. Is there a way to hook up my HP Officejet J5780 Fax machine to either my LG Chocolate 2 cell or my PC with Wild Blue satellite Internet?If you want to fax to...
Tags: satellite, Internet, leali1000@..., fax, phone, satellite Internet
Discussion threads 2009-03-14
Blame the sun if your cell phone reception is bad
The beginning of Solar Cycle 24 is finally here and that has implications for all of us. For example, anyone who uses a cell phone, GPS receiver, or satellite television may encounter more frequent reception problems, especially as the solar cycle matures. There are some people including...
Tags: Earth, Sun, Phone, Storm, Radio, Cell Phone, Satellite, Advertising & Promotion, Network Technology, Wireless, Marketing, Networking, Michael Kassner
Blog posts 2008-01-12
Satellite Usage Advantage
Any experience on working TCP-IP communication over satellite?Advantage?Disadvantege?What to be carrefull?slow communications.sattelight is a wireless modem, and unfortunately doesn't yet have high speed, unless you are hard wired into mainframe system that is controlling the satellite com link.Dowload fast, upload slowthere are going to be latency issues, especially if you...
Tags: Network technology, Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, satellite
Discussion threads 2005-01-11
Satellite Internet - worthwhile or not??
We only have access to dial-up at our location - the phone company has not seen fit to upgrade their equipment so that we can have access to dsl. Has anyone gone the route of satellite internet, and if so how has it worked out?Work or Pleasure?I have worked...
Tags: Network technology, Broadband Internet, Goldenbarstewart, satellite, satellite Internet, Internet
Discussion threads 2007-10-11
VoIP over Satellite connection
I am interested in switching my standard business phone lines to VoIP using my satellite internet connection. My VoIP provider is Packet8.Packe8 explained to me that a satellite connection for VoIP is not preferred.Can someone explain to me which satellite technology, service and hardware should I request from my internet...
Tags: Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Network technology, techrepublic@..., VoIP, satellite
Discussion threads 2007-10-21
Let the trek begin!
Packing for international travel is always stressful, but TechRepublic's almostEverest team had more to check than just climbing gear. Check out how Mike and Dave overcame last minute technical failures and headed for Nepal.Greetings all!Well, the day finally arrived, and we're off! We boarded the plane on Saturday morning at...
Tags: Network technology, Handhelds, Michael Jackman, harness
Technical articles 2000-04-10
Itinerary & sponsors: Where we're going and who's helping us get there
On April 8, TechRepublic co-editors-in-chief David Bard and Mike Jackman are flying to the Himalayas to report on high-altitude tech and climb 20,285-foot (6,183-meter) Imja Tse. Here's how they'll spend their days, and who's helping them keep in touch.Wouldn’t it be nice to fly to the foot of Everest and...
Tags: Mike Jackman and David Bard
Technical articles 2000-04-07
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