Mobile service provider Nashua Mobile, in conjunction Evosat and Inmarsat, is to offer cheap voice and broadband access via satellite links.

Nashua Mobile managing director Mark Taylor said the deal with Evosat and Inmarsat has helped bring down satellite costs, which is often the main obstacle when it comes to developing satellite phones.

From next week, subscribers will be able to enjoy mobile phone-quality connectivity, as well as access to the internet, email and video conferencing, reports technology website IT Web.

"A single terminal, which can be purchased from Nashua Mobile, will allow users to access data applications and make a voice call at the same time," stated Mr Taylor.

And because Inmarsat satellites cover more than 80 per cent of the world’s land mass, subscribers will be able to make satellite calls anywhere.

Nashua Mobile is one of South Africa’s largest, independent mobile solutions providers, with more than 670,000 customers.

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