Ottawa, CANADA – July 19, 2007 - SkyWave Mobile Communications, the leading global provider of D+ satellite communications, announces it has received approval to operate on the Inmarsat Pacific Central (PAC-C) satellite, positioned at 142 degrees West longitude. SkyWave is the first D+ provider to be granted authorized use of this satellite which is now carrying SkyWave D+ network traffic. Click here to view the SkyWave D+ network coverage map; http://www.skywave.com/
SkyWave is the recognized global leader for low-cost, dependable D+ messaging products and network services. Solution Providers around the world trust SkyWave to provide reliable products and broad network coverage required for mission-critical applications. SkyWave’s robust network is built on the internationally-
“We have extended SkyWave D+ onto Inmarsat’s PAC-C satellite to support the ever-increasing demand for SkyWave D+ services in this region of the world from 70W latitude westward to 150E,” says Peter Rossiter, SkyWave CTO. “Our marine, fixed and mobile land customers will all experience the benefits of the addition of PAC-C.”
About SkyWave Mobile Communications
Established in 1997, SkyWave Mobile Communications is the global leader for D+ satellite communications products and services. SkyWave designs and manufactures integrated D+ satellite terminals, D+/GPRS wireless controllers and provides network services to enable customers with dependable, low-cost, remote management and security solutions for fixed and mobile assets. SkyWave works with a global network of over 170 solution partners who provide industry-specific expertise in over 40 countries. Solution providers trust SkyWave to deliver global, cost-effective, reliable, timely and scalable D+ services. As the leading worldwide terminal manufacturer and operator of Inmarsat D+ satellite network services, SkyWave is also first in D+ terminal sales with over 87,000 units shipped. SkyWave’s products are field-tested and proven reliable for industry-specific applications including marine, land mobile, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), government and defence. SkyWave is a privately held company headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. For more information, visit www.SkyWave.com.
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