[SatNews] Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. has reported they are the exclusive 8(a) certified source for the GENUS™ TerreStar satellite phone for purchase by the U.S. federal government through the GSA schedule.

The GENUS is the first satellite phone that looks and acts like a smartphone by merging cellular and satellite capabilities and is built to work anywhere in the United States during natural and man-made disasters, emergencies and power or network outages. Equipped with the fastest mobile broadband cellular network via AT&T and satellite service, the GENUS satellite phone features a Windows Mobile interface with multiple service applications, including class 2 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The GENUS also has a coverage area that spans the entire United States and Puerto Rico. In addition to the connectivity and software advances, the GENUS has a sleek design, bright touch screen display as well as QWERTY keyboard, extensive multimedia package and advanced GPS features.