Satphone at sea: The How When Where and Why



6:39 AM Fri 27 Aug 2010 GMT
'The portable 9555 - a good solution, and supported by MailASail' . Click Here to view large photo
Deciding you need satellite communications on a boat is a no-brainer - great to stay in touch with loved ones, and another vital safety link when you go to sea. But deciding the best solution in terms of cost and value is a little trickier. NOT getting it right can be very expensive. Here Georgie Roberts, of British satellite communications provider, MailASail, advises sailors to invest time into choosing the correct piece of equipment to suit their needs and to educate themselves in doing so: Give yourself time. 'Too many customers come to us a couple of weeks before setting ...


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