EXPLORER Connect vs PTS Dialer

EXPLORER CONNECT simplifies management and usage of EXPLORER 510, 710, and 323 terminals. Via the Connect app, it is possible to monitor and configure the terminals. A satellite phone capability is part of the app that enables making and receiving calls using a smart phone connected to an EXPLORER satellite terminal. The EXPLORER Connect main menu includes: - Satellite phone - Use your smart phone as a satellite phone to make and receive calls with EXPLORER BGAN terminals*. - Dashboard - Overview of terminal status. - Settings - extended menu with access to phone settings (SIP), terminal pointing assistance, terminal webpage, and About page. *Note: For use of Satellite Phone, the phone/tablet must support IP Telephony (SIP).

WPS and GETS calls made easy. The PTS Dialer app provides a streamlined way of making priority Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS) and Wireless Priority Service (WPS) calls. These services are provided by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). For more detailed information about GETS and WPS, go to https://www.cisa.gov/pts BENEFITS • Easy to use in emergency conditions • Speeds up priority calling process • Significantly reduces dialing errors compared to manual calls • Eliminates the need to carry a physical GETS card KEY FEATURES • User interface optimized for one-hand operation • GETS PIN is stored on the phone to increase security • Destination number can be entered from Frequent Calls, Contacts, Keypad, or Recents • Recents provides a log of latest calls made from within the app • Frequent Calls displays most often called numbers using the app • Convenient WPS/GETS test call functionality More information about GETS and WPS: The Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS) supports national leadership; federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments; first responders; and other authorized national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) users. It is intended to be used in an emergency or crisis situation when the landline network is congested and the probability of completing a normal call is reduced. Wireless Priority Service (WPS) supports national leadership; federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments; and other authorized national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) users. It is intended to be used in an emergency or crisis situation when the wireless network is congested and the probability of completing a normal call is reduced.