World Communication Center (WCC), a leadingprovider of global satellite voice and data communications, today launchedthe first Iridium-based satellite pay phone able to use a credit cardswiper for direct billing to the caller. Equipped with Iridium satellitetechnology, WCC's satellite pay phone can deliver credit card-based callinganywhere in the world with clear line of sight to the satellite. Customersreap the benefits of hands-free, end-to-end credit card processing via IDTech®, Applied Satellite Engineering and Ontec Technologies.

Ideal for remote locations, the satellite pay phone allows businesses tobenefit from telephone communication services, such as remote lodges,international ports of call, marinas, military and other maritime vessels,national/state park campgrounds, rural gas stations/convenience stores, andstate departments of transportation for roadside emergency.

WCC's pay phone provides owners with the flexibility to vary the per-minutecharges on each pay phone. In addition to credit cards, callers can usepre-paid "scratch" cards to contact crews or those without credit cards.

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"Through this revolutionary direct-credit-card-billing capability, WCC'ssatellite phones become a profit center," says WCC President Sam Romey."The addition of a self-sustaining solar panel booth supplies an idealsolution for those with a limited or non-existent power source. Frombeachfront South Pacific resorts to cruise ships, owners can now offerinstant communication and implement a user-friendly crew-calling system inany remote location requiring protection, durability and connectivity."

The full-size weather-resistant stainless steel units, provided byPayphone.com, include tamper-proof security features equal to standard payphones, such as reinforced LCD screen windows and heavy-duty cords,handsets, keypads and optional battery packs. WCC pay phones easily mounton a wall using either a traditional pay phone back plate or via afree-standing solar-powered phone booth, in which the secured lockablesolar modules can fold when not in use.

Available now, the Satellite Credit Card Pay Phone starts at $3,000.Phone service is billed at a standard monthly rate by WCC, but the clientcan set its own pricing to the end customers. Clients billingapproximately four hours, or 240 minutes per month, could potentiallyreceive a 100 percent return on their investment within 12 months.

About WCC

World Communication Center (WCC) is a leading provider of global satellitesolutions including telephones, pagers, WiFi networking, and broadbandInternet satellite devices and services. The company's broad spectrum ofproducts and service providers includes Inmarsat, VSAT, Iridium, BGAN,Nera, DirecWay, Starband, iNetVU, Strix Systems, Blue Rocket and Tachyon,which allow the instant creation of a mobile office anywhere. With optionsfor rental or for-purchase satellite communications solutions for maritime,aviation, military and ground transportation, WCC serves governmentagencies, corporate entities, and business or leisure travelers, includingthe State of Alaska, NASA, The Peace Corps and Boeing. Visit www.wcclp.comor call 800-211-2575 for purchase or rental information.

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Jodi Amendola480.664.8412 x11jamendola@ACmarketingPR.com

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