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Iridium
GoCHAT: The Iridium scratch and phone service
The Iridium scratch and phone service enables crew
members to call via the Iridium network in times
when the on board Iridium terminals are not being used.
GOCHAT solutions:
GoChat solutions have been very successful with other satellite
networks. The solutions are simple to use
and enable crews around the world to communicate with their loved
ones at home. This new system offers
the crew and ship-owners a simple and cost-effective solution
with one low airtime rate to nearly anywhere
in the world.
How does it work?
The new Iridium GOCHAT service utilises the existing
Iridium terminals with a normal post-paid
subscription. Iridium will enable the post-paid subscription terminals
to also become GOCHAT enabled. The GOCHAT cards
have a unique PIN number which identifies the GOCHAT card
and enables the system to keep an account on credit amounts per
card. This has major advantages:
· No new hardware has to be bought or installed if an Iridium
phone has been installed previously. (you
only need a new SIM card with GOCHAT enabled)
· Crew can still utilise the post-paid subscription for
business calls.
· Post-paid and GOCHAT calls are automatically separated
therefore NO invoices, NO administrative hassles.
· The system is simple and easy to use.
· One tariff to anywhere using the GOCHAT service
(except other satellite systems which this
system can not reach)
· Caller is updated on credit status every time a call
is initiated.
Examples
The Calling process:
Once a user has enabled to use the GOCHAT service the
calling process is as follows:
Captain and assigned crew using the post-paid service:
Just dial:
[698] + [International phone number] + #
Voice prompt asks for (optional) PIN, enter PIN number. Wait while
call is connected.
Crew calling via Scratch & Phone: Just dial:
[2888] + [International phone number] + #
Voice prompt asks for Scratch & Phone PIN, enter PIN number.
Announcement of credit left. Wait while call is connected.
Note: When using a 9505 change # with the OK button to
start making the call.
Not only for the Maritime Market:
Due the flexible nature of the new GOCHAT service many
other market segments can make use of
its services. The system works with all Iridium phones. Other
segment examples are Oil & Gas, Remote office
applications, Tourism etc.
Features of GOCHAT card:
· 30 - 45 - 60 minutes denominations.
· Works with unique PIN number.
· Expire date 12 months after initial call.
· No satellite calls available except Iridium to Iridium*.
· The GOCHAT service is only available to terminals
on a post-paid subscription.
· NO Data available in GOCHAT mode.
*Note: Iridium to Iridium airtime price via Scratch & Phone
is the same as Iridium to landline.
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