The Wideye™ iSavi™ terminal is the first and only satellite terminal developed for Inmarsat’s IsatHub service.
iSavi™ is lightweight, highly portable and is quick and easy to set up with no technical expertise or training needed, enabling you to get online via a satellite connection within minutes.
The Wideye iSavi (aka IsatHub) Wireless Satellite Terminal turns your smartphone or tablet into a satellite communications device for phone Internet and texting! This new satellite technology allows your Apple iPhone, iPad, or Android devices to stay connected no matter where they are on the planet (save for the North and South poles).
No Cellular Service Required! Global Connectivity Today
The iSavi uses the Inmarsat IsatHub network for global connectivity for any smart devices. Simply point the iSavi toward one of the three satellites using the intuitive pointing lights, and the iSavi connects with the Inmarsat network and starts a Wi-Fi network for your smart devices to connect to. Use all your apps that connect to the Internet.
iSavi Features
- Talk, Text, Connect to the Internet from anywhere with your smart devices.
- Little or no training needed to operate.
- Designed for Android, iOS (iPhone, iPad) smartphones and tablets with free downloadable apps.
- Global Coverage - click here for map.
- In addition to supporting full access to data speeds of up to 384 Kbps down, 240 Kbps up, in BGAN mode the iSavi terminal supports 32 kbps and 64 kbps streaming services.
- The Wideye iSavi will support any off-the-shelf apps that work over an IP (Internet) connection.
- Voice calling with VoIP - Call any phone worldwide with applications such as Skype
- Works with contact list on smart devices
- Wireless range up to 30 meters (100 feet) from the iSavi
- Flip-up Antenna with visual pointing indicators.
- Personal Alert Button - Send emergency message at a touch of a button
- Weighs 850 grams (1.9 lbs).
- Physical dimension are 7.1" x 6.7" x 1.2" inches (179 x 170 x 30 mm)
- Network availability 99.9% of the time.
- Built in SIP server with auto-connecting to HQ SIP capable system
- Up to 8 hours standby, 2 hours transmit (at max power 100% of the time).
Internet Connectivity
The iSavi is wirelessly accessed from your smart device through the control app downloaded from the Apple App store or Google Play. Check email, browse the web and use your smart device anywhere and anytime on the globe. Internet speeds are comparable to most cellular networks at 384 Kbps down, and 240 Kbps up. There are no wires or connection ports on the iSavi.
Voice Calling
The voice app enables you to use your smart device to make and receive voice calls via iSavi’s dedicated high-quality voice line, as well as text messages. A satellite telephone number will be issued to your smartphone that can be called by anyone on the planet.
SMS Texting
Since your smart device will be connected connected to the Internet, SMS instant texting is available and uses your existing contact list to make and receive texts.
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FEATURES
- Dependable Smartphone/Tablet-to-Satellite connectivity
- Voice, data and text
- Connect from anywhere with no roaming charges
- Compact and portable
- Wi-Fi connection shared with your friends and colleagues within a 30 metre range
- User friendly operation via Smart Apps
- Power consumption is low and the battery can be recharged by an AC power adaptor, car charger adaptor or by solar panel
- Built-in firewall
- Dust and splash resistant (IP65)
IsatHub – Smart Connectivity Anywhere
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iSavi operates over the Inmarsat-4 (I-4) satellite and ground network, which operates globally, except for extreme polar regions, at an average availability of 99.9 per cent.
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Download User Manual
Download Quick Start Guide
Download Firmware
Inmarsat had end of life of iSathub product (Inmarsat iSathub SIM Service, iSatHub Voice App and iSatHub Control App) from 01 June 2021.
Inmarsat’s end of life noticed stated “Inmarsat supported both the iSathub Control and Voice Apps until 31 May 2021 but explained that the Apps may experience issues with higher iOS version (IPHONE) or Android version (Android Phone) upgrades from 01 Jun 2021.
The current options are:
You can use the iSavi’s Web console for configuring the required settings on iSavi Terminal and checking the Terminal Status (like Registered to network; Data connection active; Satellite Signal level; GPS; visible available satellite)
Use below 2 methods for assisting antenna pointing.
- LED visual pointing mode
- Audio assisted pointing mode
(Please refer to page 10 to 12 of iSavi User Guide Version 5.0 for the respective instructions )
For making Inmarsat BGAN CS Voice Call via iSavi using IPHONE, suggest you can use the 3rd party LINPHONE APP as an alternative. You can download the technical document for setting this up here.