Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA) to Host Third International Mobile Satellite Users Conference and Exhibition

MSUA-3 to provide the annual state of the industry" forum for mobile satellite users, suppliers and service providers; keynote address by Vice Admiral Thad Allen, US Coast Guard

McLean, VA, U.S.A., October 7, 2002 -- The Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA) has announced that it will host its third annual international Mobile Satellite Users Conference and Exhibition, MSUA-3," in Arlington, Virginia on December 10-11, 2002.
The events of September 11, 2001 and the ensuing global efforts to contain terrorism demonstrated the utility of mobile satellite services obtained from a variety of suppliers," said MSUA President Dr. Ahmad Ghais in announcing the conference. MSUA-3 is the one conference and exhibition in which manufacturers, distributors, users and potential users can truly assess how far the industry has advanced over the last year -- and where its headed."
MSUA-3 will feature panelists and speakers, leaders from key areas of the mobile satellite industry, who will focus on critical issues in the industry.
Practical information will be presented on the capabilities of current and future mobile voice, data and multimedia services. For example, in one session a group of some of the most prominent MSS providers will examine, from the users viewpoint, the MSS telephony services options from which you may choose, including global geostationary (GEO) systems, regional (Super GEO) systems, and global low earth orbit (LEO) systems. In other sessions, some of the industrys key decision makers will discuss such topics as Is broadband-via-satellite really the wave of the future?" and What roles can MSS play in homeland security in countries around the world?" Another of the conferences seven distinct sessions will review current aeronautical mobile applications as well as new applications, such as Internet connectivity and full-motion video, that may be accommodated in the near future. In addition, system operators, user terminal and handset manufacturers, and major distributors will be on hand to exhibit the many broadcast and Internet-related applications which are driving the growth in mobile satellite communications markets.
The MSUA-3 conference, which will be preceded by an Inmarsat Mobile Services Workshop on December 9, will be held December 10-11, 2002 at the Sheraton Crystal City located at 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway in Arlington, Virginia.
This venue is just minutes from Washington DCs Reagan National Airport and is very convenient to public transportation, many popular tourist attractions and shopping. MSUA has reserved a block of rooms at the hotel at discounted rates for MSUA-3 attendees and exhibitor personnel.

Early Bird Registration for MSUA-3
Those interested in attending MSUA-3 should register before October 15 to receive an early-bird discount rate.

Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities
MSUA is also currently accepting exhibitor applications from mobile
satellite service providers and suppliers. A limited number of exhibit spaces remain available, as well as Silver, Gold and Platinum sponsorships that will provide exhibitors with added value and increased exposure.
For information about attending, exhibiting, or sponsoring at
MSUA-3, call +1 202 624-1748.

Inmarsat Mobile Services Workshop
In conjunction with MSUA-3, on December 9, Inmarsat will present a special one-day workshop at no extra charge, in which Inmarsat will showcase its enhanced mobile services and relevant applications for todays critical
communications requirements. To ensure their participation in the Inmarsat Services Workshop, MSUA-3 attendees are encouraged to reserve free seats early by calling +1 202 624-1748.
Mobile Satellite Users Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the interests of the users of Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) worldwide. It serves the interests of MSS users by fostering communications among and between MSS users, suppliers of MSS equipment and services, operators of MSS satellite systems, and the various entities that may affect the future of the industry. In addition, MSUA reviews, analyzes and reports on, from an MSS users perspective, the activities, regulatory decisions and critical
events of the MSS industry. Finally, MSUA provides a means of assembling MSS users views on system and service concerns and conveying these concerns to the appropriate authorities.
For more information contact Mobile Satellite Users Association, 1350 Beverly Road, Suite 115-341, McLean, VA 22101, USA. TEL/FAX +1 410 827-9268, or visit the MSUA Web site at www.msua.org.

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