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Mobile satellite systems.

H Lamminen1

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Tampere University Hospital, Finland. mehela@uta.fi

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
|January 11, 2000
PubMed
Summary
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New mobile satellite services (MSS) will offer global voice and data communication via handheld terminals by 2001. While expanding connectivity, MSS airtime is expected to be costly compared to current mobile phones.

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Area of Science:

  • Telemedicine and Communication Technology

Background:

  • Satellite communication is established in telemedicine, primarily using fixed terminals.
  • Mobile satellite services (MSS) offer two-way voice and data via handheld terminals, with the final link being satellite-based.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce emerging Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) systems.
  • To highlight their potential for global connectivity and services.

Main Methods:

  • Review of proposed MSS systems (Globalstar, ICO, Iridium, Odyssey).
  • Analysis of their non-geostationary satellite configurations.
  • Projection of service availability and subscriber base.

Main Results:

  • Several new MSS systems are set to launch by 2001, offering regional or global coverage.

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  • These systems will enable international travelers to use a single handset number globally for voice, data, and fax.
  • Western Europe could see a million MSS subscribers by 2002, representing less than 1% of mobile users.

    • Conclusions:

    • MSS systems promise ubiquitous global communication for travelers.
    • High airtime costs are anticipated due to development expenses.
    • MSS will complement, rather than replace, existing mobile phone services in the near term.