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Genus – a cell and satellite phone in one coming to AT&T




Posted by ketyung
on Oct/01/2009
at 9:24 am

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genus satellite and cellular phone in oneThese days, satellite phones come in much smaller form factors, and even mobile phones come with combined functionalities of cellular and satellite are easily available. Genus, a product of partnership between TeraStar and AT&T is now coming your way to AT&T.

Having a phone that offers dual functionalities of cellular and satellite is super handy, especially for those who’re adventurous enough to always explore those remote areas where you’re out of any cellular network coverage. With the satellite function on your mobile phones, you can make satellite calls which allow you to contact outside world during emergency or when you’re losing your way in the middle of your tough journey.

The Genus phone features a 2.6 inch touchscreen, supports quad-band GSM/EDGE — Dual-band UMTS/HSDPA 3G, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS connectivity and it runs Windows Mobile as the operating system. Users of Genus will have to pay standard minutes and data plan and pay additional charges while roaming via satellite.

Genus is being marketed towards more government and utility companies, which are the groups that have no much problem to afford the bills. The super adventurous geeks are encouraged to get one, so you won’t be lost in the jungle or on a remote island.

via gadgetsteria

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