MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, 11 February 2016: Beam Communications
has today announced Telstra will sell the innovative Iridium GO!® nationally from today.
Beam Communications,
a wholly own subsidiary of ASX listed World Reach Limited (ASX: WWR), designed
and manufactures the product under an OEM arrangement for Iridium
Communications Inc.
“Powered by the
world's furthest reaching network, the Iridium GO!® is a compact, rugged and portable device that provides global
voice calling and SMS solutions and enhanced messaging and email capabilities through optimised apps for any Android
or iOS device,” Beam Communications CEO Michael Capocchi said.
“A major benefit of
the Australian designed Iridium GO!® is it enables satellite connectivity to the Iridium satellite
network for mobile devices where terrestrial networks do not provide coverage
or when they may become unavailable. ” Mr Capocchi said.
“Simply flip up the
integrated antenna and the battery-powered unit connects quickly and
automatically to the Iridium low-Earth orbit satellite constellation to extend
the functionality of the mobile devices. It’s possible to connect and operate
up to five devices within this area using the Iridium GO!® application on each device, “
he said.
Iridium GO!® supports a range of global
communications, including: voice calling, SMS, email, social networking, photo
sharing and SOS Alert and Tracking capabilities.
“I like how the
Iridium GO!® can be taken
anywhere.” Said Rick O’Brien from the Offroad Adventure Show. “It’s small enough to fit in a pocket and,
like other Iridium devices, ruggedized to withstand rain, sand, dust and rough
use. It can be carried, easily stowed in a backpack or mounted in vehicles and
for use in possibly any mobile applications.”