IsatPhone Pro Commercial Service Introduction Begins Today

WASHINGTON, DC -- (Marketwire) -- 06/30/10 -- Vizada, the largest independent provider of mobile satellite services, announced that today marks the commercial service launch of the widely anticipated IsatPhone Pro from Inmarsat. Vizada has optimized the IsatPhone Pro package with the availability of the Vizada Solutions™ portfolio.

Prior to the launch, Vizada participated with Inmarsat in a rigorous beta test program, using its testing facilities and global distribution network to help ensure that the IsatPhone Pro is ready for market. Concurrently, Vizada focused on readying its service providers for the launch with a seven-step preparedness program that focused on the operational needs for a product of this kind, including the process for taking and fulfilling orders and activations for IsatPhone Pro via The Source™, Vizada's online account management and provisioning portal. Additional classes are being offered now.

IsatPhone Pro is the first global handheld solution offered by Inmarsat. The low MSRP for the complete handset and accessory kit makes satellite handheld service significantly more affordable for users. The product offers global connectivity, Bluetooth-compatibility and the longest battery life on the market. It is ideal for government, media, aid, oil and gas, mining and construction professionals working in challenging conditions and/or remote regions because of its ability to operate at extreme temperatures, ranging from -20°C to 55°C, and its inclusion of a keyboard-sized buttons to accommodate gloved fingers. Inmarsat has confirmed that full terminal availability will occur a few weeks following commercial launch.

With the launch of the IsatPhone Pro, Vizada is promoting three of its Vizada Solutions -- two fixed-to-mobile calling solutions as well as a prepaid calling solution. Satellite Direct and Satellite Direct Plus are fixed-to-mobile solutions that provide easy and affordable calling from any point in the world to a satellite handheld. The Universal Card prepaid solution is the first card in the market to enable users to make private calls, use the Internet and send SMS and email from a single card. Full functionality of the card will occur later this year when Inmarsat launches data service over the IsatPhone Pro. Meanwhile, Vizada will be launching additional Vizada Solutions for IsatPhone Pro throughout the coming months.

"The combination of IsatPhone Pro with key services in the Vizada Solutions portfolio offers a very attractive package for today's mobile-savvy users," said Bob Baker, President and COO of Vizada Americas. "In addition, Vizada is providing partners with the business, marketing and product testing support they need to capitalize on the strong market demand for this product."

For more information about the IsatPhone Pro or about Vizada Solutions visit http://www.vizada.com/Satellite/Products/On-Land/Inmarsat-Handheld/Benefits. Vizada Partners should consult https://www.vizada.com/partnerlink.

Vizada
Vizada is the worldwide leading independent provider of global satellite communications, with more than $700 million in 2009 revenue, and more market share on more satellite networks than any other satellite communications provider in the world. Vizada customers include commercial, military and business aircraft, merchant shipping vessels, emergency response teams, government and military units, news gathering organizations, and Fortune 500 companies. Vizada offers fixed and mobile communications services using multiple satellite network operators, including, Eutelsat, Inmarsat, Intelsat, Iridium, Loral, New Skies, SES Americom and Thuraya. Gateway access to these networks is made possible through the Vizada Global Teleport -- five state-of-the-art facilities strategically positioned around the world. Vizada also provides Vizada Solutions™, leading edge technologies for IP & networking, messaging, business tools, prepaid solutions, fixed2mobile services and secure communications. Vizada has regional centers of operation located in Washington D.C., United States for the Americas and Paris, France for Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia.
www.vizada.com

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