A new generation of SatSleeve models means mobile users in regional Australia can have 100% coverage where line of sight to the Optus Thuraya satellite exists, according to Optus. Thuraya’s SatSleeve+ allows users out of mobile range to have their call diverted to the Optus satellite rather than a fixed line, turning their handset into a satellite phone via the SatSleeve app. SatSleeve connects to various iOS or Android devices from Apple, Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony and Huawei, and is functional so long as there is nothing obstructing the satellite connectivity. Separately, the SatSleeve Hotspot product is designed to act as a WiFi hotspot service to deliver voice calls, SMS and enhanced data to a smartphone or tablet. Businesses in the transport and logistics, construction, resources, forestry and agricultural sectors, as well as local, state and federal government departments can benefit from more coverage in regional zones. Users can access voice, SMS and data services with the sleeve, providing there is a direct line of sight to the satellite. WiFi connectivity means Bluetooth accessories such as vehicle hands-free systems and headsets can now be used when making satellite calls. It also has a programmable emergency SOS button that enables users to connect to emergency services “In a country as vast as ours, living and working in remote areas is increasingly common,” said Paul Sheridan, vice president of Optus Satellite. “We know that the resources and mining sector boom has seen large workforces stationed in remote locations. With a SatSleeve, people can stay in touch when outside of mobile range.” Related content opinion Website spoofing: risks, threats, and mitigation strategies for CIOs In this article, we take a look at how CIOs can tackle website spoofing attacks and the best ways to prevent them. By Yash Mehta Dec 01, 2023 5 mins CIO Cyberattacks Security brandpost Sponsored by Catchpoint Systems Inc. Gain full visibility across the Internet Stack with IPM (Internet Performance Monitoring) Today’s IT systems have more points of failure than ever before. Internet Performance Monitoring provides visibility over external networks and services to mitigate outages. By Neal Weinberg Dec 01, 2023 3 mins IT Operations brandpost Sponsored by Zscaler How customers can save money during periods of economic uncertainty Now is the time to overcome the challenges of perimeter-based architectures and reduce costs with zero trust. By Zscaler Dec 01, 2023 4 mins Security feature LexisNexis rises to the generative AI challenge With generative AI, the legal information services giant faces its most formidable disruptor yet. That’s why CTO Jeff Reihl is embracing and enhancing the technology swiftly to keep in front of the competition. By Paula Rooney Dec 01, 2023 6 mins Generative AI Digital Transformation Cloud Computing Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe