Elektrobit GSM-Satellite WinMo Phone by 2009

Elektrobit GSM-Satellite WinMo Phone by 2009. Wow, This is cool, a Windows Mobile-powered handset that works on both GSM networks and TerreStar's satellite network. Elektrobit is working to bring their Elektrobit Satellite handset to market by 2009.

The Elektrobit Satellite Phone runs a full version of Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, it rocks a GSM radio with an HSDPA data connection that should be enough to compete with standard mobile phones.

In addition to keeping the bar raised to ever higher levels, the Elektrobit Satellite phone features a 3 megapixel camera, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, microSD card slot, and of course, support for TerreStar's satellite network.

TerreStar has plans to launch their satellite network soon, so Elektrobit GSM-Satellite WinMo Phone is expected to hit the market shortly thereafter in 2009. Pricing information is not confirmed yet. Stay tuned.