Tag Archives: satellite

Satellite Phone Rescue – The Meagan McGrath Story

Rescue from the Crevasse – The Meagan McGrath Story “I can’t thank Iridium enough. You helped save my life. The battery of the Iridium phone hung in the whole time. It was my lifeline, truly. The rescue team was able to send me updates on their whereabouts, and eventually came to get me. I was [...]

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Satellite Phone Feedback

If you’ve purchased or rented a Satellite Phone from us, we would love to hear from you. What did you enjoy about having a Satellite Phone? What disadvantages did you experience? All your Satellite Phone feedback is essential, no matter how big or small. Please leave your feedback in the comments box below.   We [...]

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The Floor – Where and why do you use a Satellite Phone?

As you know, The Floor is a section dedicated to adventure. It’s your chance to share your experiences within the Mobal community. Today, I’d like to ask you: Where and why do you use a Satellite Phone? Lots of people use a Satellite Phone, but many for different reasons. Your input will help fellow travelers [...]

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The Best Places to Hunt in the World

The Best Places to Hunt in the World It’s you versus nature. Stepping out in to the wilderness and facing your quarry varies around the world – the prey and the natural environment make the hunts very different. Although hunting has been around since the Stone Age, it’s very different now. Primarily used to gather [...]

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Adventure Destinations in North America

Adventure Destinations in North America If you like the outdoors, you’ll love this list. Been to any of them? Or is there some places missing? Please do leave your comments and suggestions in the box at the end of this article. In the meantime, enjoy the read.   Denali National Park, Alaska. With just one [...]

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Where Do People Use Their Cell Phones?

Where do people use their cell phones? The answer is everywhere… including the bathroom. Yes, that’s right. Over half of US cell phone owners use their phone while using the bathroom. Slightly more concerning is how these phones are used with 70% of people admitting having a conversation while multi-tasking with more personal matters. The [...]

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Satellite Communications Take One Giant Yell For Mankind

On the 7th December Cisco completed the first Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) call ever made from Space. This was completed without using the terrestrial infrastructure to route the call. This was also the first ever software upgrade of an IP Router on board a commercial satellite while in orbit. There are long term aims [...]

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