SATELLITE PHONE COMMUNICATION 9 juin 2018

Satellite - Generalities Good independence: The second more independent mean after radio. Confidentiality: More confidential than radio and local means, it is still possible to be listened by local authorities. Expensive: Satellite communications are generally expensive but the cost of the local landline need to be compared . 9 juin 2018

Satellite – ACF Particularities ACF Paris purchase: Every single satellite phone needs to be purchased in Paris. Warranty: 1 year warranty. Service: All SIM cards have post-paid service for security reasons (no pre-paid card run out possible). Effectiveness: All backup phones need to be checked in used once a month The kit of the sat phone should be complete, especially for the 12V and the 220V power adaptors. 9 juin 2018

Communication – Log. responsabilities Equipment Purchase, maintenance, life expectancy, renewal, support, link H.Q Usage allocation, usage (equipment, communication), briefing, training, monitoring Procedures Monitoring, logistic, security Cost Adequation means/needs, control, reminders Policies Fleet renewal, communication plan, projections 9 juin 2018

Satellite phones – Thuraya Good points : Very good portability Affordable phone Bad point : No Global coverage Preconisation: Use Thuraya phones in the covered areas. 9 juin 2018

Satellite Modem – Thuraya IP+ Good points : Voice and high speed data transmission Good efficiency of Thuraya network No use = No bill !!! Bad points : No global coverage No outside antenna Risk of overconsumption Sentitive protection indice Preconisations: To have one Thuraya IP+ per base To monitor its use and consumption 9 juin 2018

Thuraya coverage South Somalia North Sumatra 9 juin 2018

Satellite phones – Isat phone Good points : Inmarsat network Global coverage Bad point : Expensive Preconisation: To use in mobile need outside Thuraya network 9 juin 2018

Satellite Modem – BGAN Good points : Bad points : Preconisations: Voice and high speed data transmission Very good efficiency of INMARSAT network Worldwide coverage Bad points : No outside antenna High risk of overconsumption Sentitive protection indice Preconisations: To have one BGAN per base where no Thuraya coverage To monitor its use and consumption 9 juin 2018

West Galapagos (Ecuador) North DRC (Kisangani) North Papua New Guinee West Galapagos (Ecuador) North DRC (Kisangani) 9 juin 2018

General telecom politics Generalities for Security needs Good independance HF and VHF Radios BGAN FACTORS Independence and Reliability Thuraya Thuraya IP ISAT Phone VSAT – Land line – GSM phone Few or no independance 9 juin 2018

General telecom politics $ Generalities for Operationnal needs HF and VHF Radios Actual trend… FACTORS Communication Cost and Reliability (in function of local quality) GSM phone – Land line – Vsat Thuraya ISAT Phone BGAN Thuraya IP $ $ $ $ $ 9 juin 2018

Satellite Equipment use basic rules Find a place outside with free space in the direction of the operator satellite: => Turn on the phone Look for the GPS position:=> Done either automatically after turn on or manually on the current position menu Look for the Operator network (Thuraya or Inmarsat):=> Done either automatically after turn on or manually on the current position menu === Make your call ! (international indicator) 9 juin 2018