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To: ccryder who wrote (5843)7/19/1999 10:50:00 AM
From: Mazman  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 29987
 
ccryder,

Do you see the chief markets for satellite phones as (1) chiefly, the remote areas beyond the reach of cell phone networks (S America, China, etc.) and (2) to a lesser degree, as a back up or filler system for cell networks in N America and Western Europe where dropped calls are a problem. Is the advancement of technology such that this "dropped call' issue will soon be a non-issue?

Mazman



To: ccryder who wrote (5843)7/19/1999 11:13:00 AM
From: Mazman  Respond to of 29987
 
ccryder,

From what I recall reading, GSTRF's phones act as both cell & satellite phones. Going into cell phone mode when within range of a cell tower, or switching to satellite mode when beyond range. So, why couldn't the same phones simply treat a "busy" or maxed out cell phone signal as an "out of range" signal and switch to satellite mode, as needed? They would always seek out and use the lowest cost available network.

Regards,
mazman



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