Motorola sets satellite phone link

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Motorola Inc proposes a new cellular radio system based on high-level digital communications among small, low-orbit satellites. This type of widespread, clear international communications would supplement, not replace, existing cellular telephone systems. Some industry analysts do not believe the money or customer base exists for such an expensive approach to mobile phones. Motorola envisions it improving contact among remote areas, such as business entrepreneurs in rural regions and ship captains at sea. Motorola, however, still needs permission from US and foreign regulatory agencies, investors, partners and new cellular technology. The company is defining its role as coordinator and supplier, with international agencies and other companies actually launching the satellites.

Management, Usage, Innovations, Digital communications, International communication, Digital Communication, International Communications

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Motorola taps Lockheed as partner to make phone system satellites

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Lockheed Corp has been selected by Motorola Inc as a major partner in its planned Iridium satellite cellular phone system. The partnership calls for the two companies to build 77 satellites in a deal that could mean hundreds of millions of dollars for Lockheed. The contract, which is Lockheed's first major non-defense satellite agreement, could be a vital move into the commercial satellite business. The satellite network is estimated to cost about $2.1 billion dollars to complete and would allow cellular phone users anywhere in the world to communicate. Lockheed has revenues of $10 billion, so analysts see the contract as being more strategically than financially useful to the company.

Guided missiles and space vehicles, Contracts, Satellites (Astronomical bodies), Networks, Satellites, Lockheed Corp., LK, Iridium Satellite Communications System, Iridium (Telecommunications service)

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Motorola is expected to unveil plans for satellite system for cellular phones

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Motorola Inc plans to announce product developments in the area of satellite communications that are expected to greatly expand the market for cellular radio. Industry analysts are suggesting that Motorola's scheme involves a new technique combining satellites and ground relay systems. They also believe Motorola intends to launch a large number of small communications satellites as part of this new global communications system. Motorola wants to expand its communications industry market share as well as expanding mobile telephone availability into rural areas. The company wants to maintain its place as the largest supplier of cellular communications equipment.

Product development, Product introduction, New Technique

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