Posted by The PM on June 24, 2001 at 09:38:58:
In Reply to: Iridium's Back, Just In Tme For The Season -- posted by Kimberly on June 18, 2001 at 17:46:31:
This is spectacular news. Kimbery - you are awesome.
YOUR MESSAGE GOT ME EXCITED.
: Hey, everyone:
: Iridiums are back! For many of you who purchased Iridium satellite phones in the immediate wake of 1999's Hurricane Floyd -- only to watch the
: company slide into bankruptcy under Motorola's watch the following spring -- this is GREAT news. The entire system has been revamped, and your original models
: can be made storm-ready through the simple purchase of a $ 25 SIM card [that credit card-sized thingy that pops inside the phone]. For more
: information, check out the site at www.gpsphones.com, or call Scott at Outfitter Satellite, (615) 889-8833. Once your phones are online and
: operational the monthly service fees are $20 per month and $1.49 per minute. Be sure to mention the Briland Modem, as we're negotiating an
: international volume discount.
: The latest model Iridium 9505s are available, $1,495/brand-new and $1,195/reconditioned. The 9505 features second-generation technology with
: enhanced call handling, clearer voice quality, improved battery efficiency, fewer call drops … and the optional Iridium data kit can now access
: the Internet up to 14,400 BPS depending on signal strength.
: Hope this helps --
: Kimberly