There's comfort in making call for help
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The AA's Callsafe service is based on an inexpensive mobile phone linked to a control centre which can send help to a car driver in an emergency. The company also has a range of phones which can be pre-programmed to call for assistance from a number of different sources. A similar service is being offered by the RAC, which has recently made arrangements with Ford to give all purchasers of new Ford cars a free mobile phone with free connection to one of Ford's airtime tariffs.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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High-flying communication
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Many leading airlines are investing heavily in in-flight communications systems, which they believe will be a valuable marketing tool in their efforts to attract business travellers. British Airways, for example, plans to develop an extremely advanced in-flight entertainment and information system for its long haul aircraft. The leading supplier of systems is Skyphone, which holds 55% of the market for air-to-ground voice calls.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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When the skies are no longer the limit
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Aircraft passengers now have access to a wide range of communications services, including making phone calls, sending faxes and receiving information. Airlines are looking at further in-flight communications services, believing that they will attract customers, and latest developments include a ground-to-air paging facility and the Skyphone satellite system.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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