The present multi-media communication management system comprises a
controller that interfaces with a plurality of space station
communication devices and with one or more communication medium service
providers. The controller translates multi-media communications received
from a multi-media service provider into the protocols required for use
by the space station communication devices as well as any convention
telephone stations that may be coupled to the controller. The
communication and control signaling between the controller and the space
station communication devices may be wireless in nature with the space
station communication devices being powered by an internal battery and/or
connection to a local source of conventional line voltage. Modular
docking interfaces may be used to couple the space station communication
device to portable subscriber devices and to enable integrated and
coordinated communication through multiple communication medium service
providers.