AST Announces IsatPhone Pro Offerings

June 11, 2010 - PRLog -- 11th June 2010 - AST announced today a range of new propositions to support and complement IsatPhone Pro, the new global handheld satellite phone from Inmarsat that launches at CommunicAsia.

As one of the selected launch distribution partners AST has carefully considered the needs and wants of the market, and has put together unique, market-leading packages – offering customers the ultimate combination of the IsatPhone Pro handset and service and AST’s value added packages.

With extended warranty options, 2 stage dialling, quarterly and annual plans, together with hardware and airtime packages only seen before in the GSM market, AST offers a complete peace of mind solution, with options for no up-front capital outlay.

Mark Sykes, Head of Airtime commented; “we believe that the IsatPhone, with its must-have capabilities, together with AST’s complete service package provides customers with the ultimate combination from the trusted provider”.

AST is also delighted to announce the introduction of Inmarsat’s new 176k streaming service over BGAN. AST’s Point Of Presence now supports Content Delivery services that will maximise the efficiencies of the new 176k service – significantly broadening the appeal of BGAN streaming to national and regional media organisations.

Visit AST at the Inmarsat stand to find out more about both the IsatPhone Pro and BGAN together with the services that AST provide.

AST is fully committed to providing its customers with the ultimate combination of exceptional products, outstanding service and top-quality support whenever and wherever it is required.

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About Applied Satellite Technology
Part of the Gardline Group of privately owned companies, AST was established in 1992 with a background in providing communications solutions to the offshore oil and gas exploration industry. Recently celebrating its 15th year anniversary, the company has enjoyed tremendous growth in providing equipment to both the land and marine sectors including provision of satellite airtime.

AST currently operate on an international basis from two UK offices, with a further three independent offices based in South Africa, Singapore and Australia.
AST contribute their success and growth to their ability to offer customers a complete ‘one stop’ service combined with hard won specialised experience, a professional approach and a thorough understanding of customer needs.