Windows Mobile Satellite Phone; One Step Closer
TerreStar is reporting it has successfully a test of their TS-1 satellite with a Windows Mobile satellite phone. On July 1, 2009, TerreStar launched a 15,000-pound communications satellite that's about the size of a minivan (soccer mom not included) into orbit. The 500-beam antenna array is capable of covering all of the United States and Canada.
The success of this launch and testing likely will keep TerreStar on track with an end of the year launch on their WinMo Satellite phone. Plans are still being reported that TerreStar will partner with AT&T to provide traditional service when not relying on satellite service.
Still no word on pricing, but the design of the Windows Mobile satellite phone remains slim with no chunky antenna.
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wagonis says:
Isn't it like $1.50 per minute for satellite time though? This would be a great thing if the satellite signal was the primary and the rates were kept at the normal rate.
jamespaulritter says:
so what does this mean for the average user? Will I be able to some time in the not to distant future be able to use a wm handset while out in the deep deep woods and valleys of southern Missouri? And get a signal?
