Stratos Expands its MobileLink Fixed-to-Mobile Calling Services

--Services reduce fixed-to-mobile calling costs by avoiding high tariffs charged by local telephone companies--

BETHESDA, MD, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ - Stratos Global Corporation, the leading global provider of advanced mobile and fixed-site remote communications solutions, today expanded its line of Stratos MobileLink fixed-to-mobile calling services. Each of the three Stratos MobileLink services help customers avoid high tariffs charged by local telephone companies. The services enable fast, affordable connectivity from fixed locations to Inmarsat and Iridium mobile satellite terminals.

Stratos MobileLink services support all satellite phone solutions offered by Stratos operating in any marine, aeronautical, or remote land-based environment. Stratos MobileLink services provide an effective voice solution in countries where the local telephone operator cannot access the Inmarsat or Iridium satellite network, or in areas where direct dialing is prohibitively expensive.

For the maritime market, Stratos MobileLink services can help shipping companies reducing shore-to-ship calling costs by as much as 50 percent.

The newest of the three services, Stratos MobileLink Easy, is ideally suited for companies that may dial a single satellite phone or group of phones on a regular basis. It enables the company to dial a predefined landline number to connect directly with the satellite terminal.

Stratos MobileLink Secure (formerly known as Stratos MobileLink) offers an additional layer of protection against unauthorized usage. It enables the company to dial a landline number followed by an access code for each satellite terminal.

Stratos MobileLink Flex (formerly known as Stratos 2-Stage Access) enables the company to call any of its satellite terminals simply by dialing the individual satellite telephone number, following an access code.

To simplify customer accounting, all Stratos MobileLink calls appear on one monthly statement. Calls can be split easily by company, department or vessel.

"At a time when cost containment is of paramount importance, the ability to reduce fixed-to-mobile calling expenses is critical," said Stratos President and CEO Jim Parm. "Stratos MobileLink services eliminate the high, direct-dial rates charged by local telephone operators, while maintaining the highest possible call quality. This service reflects Stratos' ongoing commitment to help companies maintain effective communications at the lowest possible cost."

About Stratos

Stratos is the world's trusted leader for vital communications. Stratos offers the most powerful and extensive portfolio of remote communications solutions including mobile and fixed satellite and microwave services. More than 20,000 customers use Stratos products and industry-leading value-added services to optimize communications performance. Stratos serves U.S. and international government, military, first responder, NGO, oil and gas, industrial, maritime, aeronautical, enterprise, and media users on seven continents and across the world's oceans. For more information, visit www.stratosglobal.com.

SOURCE Stratos Global Corporation