10th March 2010 – Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, today announced the selection of Beam Communications, a wholly-owned subsidiary of World Reach Limited (ASX:WRR), as the provider of docking units for its forthcoming IsatPhone Pro handheld satellite telephone.

Beam Communications will design, manufacture and distribute a range of specialised docking units for IsatPhone Pro, Inmarsat’s first global handheld satellite phone, which is planned for launch in June. As well as a standard docking unit, Beam will produce vehicular and maritime versions, and a version to accommodate indoor use.

“Beam is a leading manufacturer of satellite docking units and equipment, with many years of experience, so we are delighted to have them working with us on our global handheld,” said Helen Stalker, Commercial Director of Global Satellite Phone Services for Inmarsat. “They are yet another best-in-breed partner that we have secured to work on the ultimate combination that is IsatPhone Pro.”

“The docking units that Beam provides will broaden the appeal of the handset to different markets, and extend its use in a wide range of environments and applications”.

Michael Capocchi, Managing Director of Beam Communications, said, “Securing this contract with Inmarsat to develop IsatPhone Pro docking units is a strategic opportunity to diversify the Beam business and work with the world’s leading provider of mobile satellite communications. Inmarsat’s IsatPhone Pro will be distributed through many of Beam’s existing global distribution channels and is therefore extremely complementary to the existing business.”

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John Warehand
PR Manager
Inmarsat
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Email: john_warehand@inmarsat.com

Donna Garcia
Senior Consultant
Rice Communications for Inmarsat plc
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Email: donna.garcia@ricecomms.com

About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc (LSE: ISAT) is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. The company’s services are delivered through a global network of more than 400 distribution partners and service providers operating in 100 countries. For the year ended 31 December 2009, Inmarsat plc had total revenue of US$1,038.1 million (2008: US$996.7 million) with an EBITDA of US$594.2 million (2008: US$531.2 million). For more information, please visit www.inmarsat.com.

About Beam Communications Pty Ltd
Beam Communications Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of World Reach Limited (ASX: WRR) ; Beam Communications designs, manufactures and distributes a wide range of Satellite and GSM voice, data, tracking terminals and accessories for the global telecommunications market. Through a global network of Resellers Beam solutions are deployed into a wide range of vertical markets including Maritime, Transport, Government, Defence, Mining, Construction, Forestry, Emergency Services, Relief Aid, Telemetry and Rural Telephony. For more information, www.beamcommunications.com.