(Telecompaper) Elektrobit Wireless Communications and the Ministry of Mexican Communication and Transportation signed an agreement on the development of three types of Android-based L-band mobile devices: a satellite-terrestrial smartphone, a satellite-terrestrial rugged enhanced phone and a satellite rugged basic phone, for the SCT's Mexsat program. The mobile devices will be based on EB's Specialized Device Platform, a customized Android platform for public safety and cyber security markets. EB said the agreement is worth USD 21.9 million, with revenues recognized gradually in 2015 and 2016 depending on the progress of the development work. The development agreement includes delivery of a small quantity of prototypes of the three mobile devices. Assuming the work proceeds as planned, these mobile phone variants are expected to be ready for actual product deliveries from the beginning of 2017. The Mexsat programme aims to provide satellite communication services across Mexico and its seas for government offices and public safety and defense agencies.