[Satellite Today – 2-19-08] Vizada had launched a prepaid service for mobile satellite communications, the company announced Feb. 19.
    The Universal Card prepaid service will enable users to make private calls, send SMS and e-mail from a single card over Inmarsat and Iridium mobile satellite terminals.
    The card is designed to simplify administration for customers managing large fleets of terminals such as maritime communications officers and government agency representatives. Vizada claims this is the first time such a service has been available.