Satellite telephone service brings Internet to the sea

摘要

Only a few years ago, you left home for the season and, unless a land line was handy, your family didn't know if you were alive until you walked in the kitchen door three months later. Today, you can phone via satellite from anywhere in the world, send email messages, and even browse the Internet. Here are a few tools to make it happen: OCENS: Jeff Thomassen at OCENS Wireless Weather, E-mail & Satellite Services in Seattle says his company's products cover all aspects of the Internet use at sea.