[SatNews] AST has a range of new propositions to support and complement IsatPhone Pro, the new global handheld satellite phone from Inmarsat that launches at CommunicAsia. As one of the selected launch distribution partners, AST has carefully considered the needs and wants of the market, and has put together unique, market-leading packages — offering customers the ultimate combination of the IsatPhone Pro handset and service and AST’s value added packages.

With extended warranty options, two stage dialling, quarterly and annual plans, together with hardware and airtime packages only seen before in the GSM market, AST offers a complete solution with options that include no up-front capital outlay.

AST is also delighted to announce the introduction of Inmarsat’s new 176k streaming service over BGAN. AST’s Point Of Presence now supports Content Delivery services that will maximise the efficiencies of the new 176k service — significantly broadening the appeal of BGAN streaming to national and regional media organizations. Visit AST at the Inmarsat stand at CommunicAsia to find out more about both the IsatPhone Pro and BGAN together with the services that AST provide.