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Article: Satellites keep rescuers in touch; Providers pitch service reliability as hurricane season draws near.(BUSINESS)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- May 30, 2006
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Byline: Dan Caterinicchia, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
When the going gets tough on Earth, it's time to switch up to the satellite.
Hurricane season starts Thursday, and satellite companies are vying for billions of dollars in government contracts, saying they can provide reliable communications for police, fire, ambulance and rescue crews during emergencies.
From basic satellite phones to inflatable antennae that can be tethered to the ground to withstand strong winds, PanAmSat Corp., Iridium Satellite LLC and other providers are pushing their products and services as the only reliable communications alternative should this year's hurricane season ...