-Caveat Lector- Iridium Launches Global Satellite Data and Internet Services Wednesday, June 06, 2001 Data Capability Viewed as Critical for Remote Mobile Telecommunications LEESBURG, Va.- June 6, 2001 - Iridium Satellite LLC today announced the commercial availability of its mobile satellite data services, including dial-up connectivity and direct-Internet connections. Following the successful launch of voice services in March, the availability of data services solidifies Iridium's unique position as the only provider of truly global, truly mobile communications solutions. "For many of our target customers, the data capability has been the missing link in their remote communications plans. The ability to send and receive e-mails, data files and to conduct basic Web services, will prove invaluable for users in the field. For the first time, users will be able to access the Internet and World Wide Web from any part of the globe, thanks to Iridium's only truly global network," said Gino Picasso, CEO of Iridium. "We are committed to enhancing the value of our network for Iridium customers and data and Internet services are one more example of this effort." Iridium's easy-to-use data services offer an important communications tool for government and military users and for vertical markets such as maritime, aviation, oil and gas, mining, construction, forestry, non-governmental organization/relief and yachting/leisure. [...] http://www.iridium.com/corp/iri_corp-news.asp?newsid=17 ----- Original Message ----- From: "thew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > i thought the whole irridium phone thing failed <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om