New Technology Merges Cellular and Satellite Capabilities for First Responder Emergency and Disaster

Dec. 1, 2010 - PRLog -- December 1, 2010. Millington TN. Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc announced today that they are the exclusive 8(a) certified source for the GENUS™ TerreStar satellite phone for purchase by the U.S. federal government through the GSA schedule. The GENUS is the first satellite phone that looks and acts like a smartphone by merging cellular and satellite capabilities and is built to work anywhere in the United States during natural and man-made disasters, emergencies and power or network outages.

“Satellite phones are ideal for any federal, state and local government agency for maintaining critical communications during all emergencies, weather events and disasters” said Unistar-Sparco General Manager, Eduardo A. Pérez-Glez.  “This is proven technology, affordable and easy-to-use. We are seeing a great demand by first-responders, military bases and federal agencies and also by firms who want to support their government clients in any emergency scenario—this is a new generation of satellite phone and we are making it accessible to everyone.”

This critical addition to the Unistar-Sparco product line is the GENUS, a state of the art satellite phone produced by TerreStar. Equipped with the fastest mobile broadband cellular network via AT&T and satellite service the GENUS satellite phone features a Windows Mobile interface with multiple service applications including class 2 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The GENUS also has a coverage area that spans the entire United States and Puerto Rico. In addition to the connectivity and software advances the GENUS has a sleek design, bright touch screen display as well as QWERTY keyboard, extensive multimedia package and advanced GPS features.

The GENUS is the ideal phone for government, the military, businesses owners and first responders, a strong marriage of technological advancement with user practicality.

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Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. (Sparco.com) is a comprehensive information technology hardware and services provider. Founded in 1992, Sparco.com, an 8(a) certified firm with multiple locations, has become a multi-million dollar business satisfying the information technology, hardware, computer, telephone, business supply and electronic equipment needs, as well as software and service requirements for federal, state and local government agencies, and large and small businesses nationwide. Sparco.com is committed to outstanding customer support and offering the most updated technologies in the marketplace at a great value. Sparco.com is successful because their ongoing goal is to help their customers strengthen their position and achieve their goals. For more information please visit: www.sparco.com.