Mike in the Sands

Mike is the ultimate communication tool for the mobile worker. Providing instant, reliable access to the people and information you need to get the job done, it is rugged enough to handle life in the Oil Sands.

Key Benefits

Consolidate Devices

  • Consolidate devices by combining the functionality of a long-range digital 2-way radio, digital PCS phone, pager and wireless data device in one rugged handset, specifically designed to handle the elements.

Access Your Team at the Touch of a Button

  • Mike's Direct Connect™ provides secure connections to individuals or groups at the push of a button.
  • Mike's Talk Around™ services connects you with another crew member when you're both outside of Mike's coverage area by transforming your handset into a short range 2-way radio with a range of 3 kilometers.

Streamline Your Mobile Processes

  • Send and receive text and numeric pages.
  • Use Mike as a wireless modem to connect directly to the Internet, your corporate LAN, or to send and receive email.

Improve safety and security

  • Mike offers emergency call-out capability for quick response to situations.
  • Monitor mobile worker locations in real time using Mike’s built-in GPS.

Reduce Operating Costs

  • Mike's Direct Connect™ reduces your wireless costs with shorter conversation times and per-second billing.
  • An average Mike conversation is 5 times shorter than a regular phone call.

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*Users must be equipped with Mike's Talk Around capable handsets. Mike, Direct Connect, Mike's Talk Around, the Mike logo and No Ordinary Phone are trademarks used under license from TELUS Corporation. MOTOROLA and the stylized M logo are registered trademarks of Motorola Inc. © 2005 TELUS Mobility

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