AT&T and TerreStar to Offer Integrated Cellular/Satellite Solution
AT&T has announced plans to work with TerreStar Networks to offer an integrated smartphone mobility solution that will combine primary cellular wireless connectivity with the ability to connect to a satellite network as a backup, using one phone number and one smartphone device.
The AT&T integrated solution will redefine the mobile satellite services experience by providing users with easy access to both cellular and satellite networks through a cutting-edge handset that is both smaller and more feature-rich than previous satellite devices. The TerreStar Genus dual-mode cellular/satellite smartphone gives users the option to access theTerreStar satellite network when AT&T’s cellular wireless network is unavailable.
Powered by Windows Mobile OS, the TerreStar Genus smartphone supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA network with satellite voice and data capability in a standard smartphone size and form factor. The device also comes with a 2.6” touchscreen, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS.
The AT&T integrated cellular/satellite solution is expected to be available in the first quarter of 2010.
TerreStar Genus Specifications:
- Size: 118.8 mm x 64.8 mm x 19.25 mm
- Display: 2.6-inch touch screen, QVGA resolution
- Satellite & Terrestrial: 2000-2010 MHz, 2190-2200 MHz S-band
- Terrestrial: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- OS: Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
- 100MB internal memory
- 3 megapixel camera
- QWERTY Keyboard
- Bluetooth
- WiFi
- GPS
- Micro-USB connector
- microSD card slot
- 1400 mAh battery