Solaris Mobile recognised by ITU for the provision of MSS in Emergencies
November 30 2011
Solaris Mobile Limited, the Dublin based operator of hybrid satellite and terrestrial wireless networks, has been acknowledged by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and its Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) system included in the ITU-Radiocommunications list of MSS systems that can provide relief operation in the event of natural disasters and similar emergencies.
Solaris Mobile’s technology provides video, radio, data and two-way communications to mobile and portable devices, allowing it to provide public interest services, including:
• Public Service Broadcasts
• Voice & Data Services for Emergency Services
• High-speed Mobile Internet
• Location-based and interactive services
• Monitoring of Rescue Operations in remote locations
• Environmental Monitoring and Protection
The technology will be of major benefit in the event of terrestrial network infrastructure failure.
Commenting, Matt Child, Chief Commercial Officer, Solaris Mobile, said: “Solaris Mobile is delighted with this recommendation from the International Telecommunication Union, which means Solaris Mobile’s technology is making even more ground breaking steps."
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Notes to Editors
For further information, please contact:
Mary Crotty, Mary Crotty PR mary@marycrottypr.ie + 353 87 2567751
Solaris Mobile, a joint venture between Eutelsat and SES-Astra was set up in 2008 to develop next generation mobile communication services. In May 2009, the European Commission awarded Solaris Mobile the right to operate satellite & terrestrial services in S-Band in all 27 EU member states. S-Band is spectrum residing in the 2GHz band and is adjacent to UMTS used by mobile 3G operators.
For more information log onto www.solarismobile.com
