2015 Victorian Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow - SatPhone Shop Inte...

Check out the interview with Terry Rogers from WHATS UP DOWNUNDER with SatPhone Shop's Business Manager, Damian, at the Victorian Caravan Camping & Touring Supershow.  It highlights one of the latest satellite products in the market, Iridium GO!™

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