Unlike traditional cell phones that rely on cell towers, satellite phones work anywhere on earth. Once you leave the city, satellite networks are the only networks offering reliable communication. For this reason, we have satellite phones that work anywhere, even in the most remote areas of the world. They offer reliable Voice, Text, GPS, and SOS and do an excellent job keeping you connected anywhere at sea, on expeditions, long hikes, remote job sites, mountains, deserts and even during a natural disaster.

If you need a satellite phone for more than 1 month of the year or multiple times a year it is recommended to buy a satellite phone instead. If you only need a satellite phone for one or two weeks at a time, renting one would be a better option.

We can deliver a satellite phone to you as fast as the next day if major shipping companies offer that service to your area. In critical and emergency situations we can often deliver the device to you the same day via courier.

Rollover is an option to roll the unused minutes from this month to the next one and accumulate your unused airtime for later use. This option costs $10 per month.

Satellite phones use international phone numbers and most cellphone users don’t have international calling activated with their carrier. A USA phone number redirect the calls to your satellite phone and allows anyone to reach you free of cost for them, but it will burn minutes from your plan. This option is available only on monthly service plans and costs $10 per month.

Satellite phones offer excellent coverage in all of these areas and you will experience uninterrupted service.

Yes, satellite phones work great with SMS services and you are able to send and receive text messages. Additionally satellite phone providers have dedicated pages where anyone can use their service to send free SMS to your satellite phone.

Cell phones do not use satellites, instead they rely on cellular towers for signal. Satellite phones are not limited to the short range of cellular networks and offer global telecommunication at the same rate, anywhere. Where cell phones are limited to the local cellular network coverage and also acquire additional costs when utilizing other cellular networks such as roaming services.

Yes, you can call 911 from any satellite phone and it will connect you to the local emergency service.

The Inmarsat Isatphone 2 and Iridium 9575 Extreme are great devices for international travelers. They feature a clear voice, sending GPS coordinates, durable and rugged design, long battery life and SOS features in case of emergency.

Satellite phones have a wide range of application. Because they are the only way of long distance communication outside of cellular and VHF range satellite phones are used in every global industry including: travel, sailing, fishing, remote expeditions, mining, oil extraction, remote construction, emergency response, aviation, shipping etc.

Yes, with a satellite phone you can call and connect to any number both landline or cellular.

Satellite phones work everywhere with a clear view of the sky. Because they work through satellites positioned high in Earths orbit they need unobstructed view to function properly. Satellites offer global coverage from pole to pole, in mountainous regions, deserts and anywhere at sea.

Satellite networks have high operating costs and it requires expensive logistics and technology to maintain satellites functioning properly and accurately. Therefore satellite communication technology is still priced higher than usual.

Satellite phones are not subject to roaming costs. You are able to make calls anywhere in the world to any cellular or landline at the same flat rate cost.

Yes, both Inmarsat and Iridium satellite phones offer excellent coverage in the ocean.

The lowest priced satellite phone we provide is the Inmarsat IsatPhone 2 on sale for $599. We offer discounted device price with select monthly plans on a 12-month contract. Satellite phone service costs start at around $40 per month to keep the device active with 10 minutes of talk time included. The user is allowed to go over the 10 minutes and will be billed additionally at the end of the month.

No, incoming calls and text are FREE on any service plan you choose.

Satellite phones do not provide sufficient data connection to use Internet services on your device. For Internet use we recommend satellite Internet devices like BGAN explorer 510 or IsatHub Isavi.

Satellite phones need a clear line of the sky out in the open to work. There are however satellite phone accessories such as antennas and docking stations that allow your satellite phone to work indoors.

It is very hard to trace and spy on a satellite phone. Eavesdropping on a satellite phone is virtually impossible since the signal travels vertically towards the sky - compared to cellphones where the signal travels horizontally towards the cellphone towers and through this transmission it can be intercepted and decrypted.

When the SOS button is pressed a preconfigured notification sequence is activated and GEOS 911 services are contacted and your GPS coordinates are sent out. GEOS will attempt to call you immediately to coordinate a rescue mission to your location. Additionally if preconfigured your family members will be notified about your situation.

To send a text message using a cell phone:

• 1. Compose a new message.
• 2. In the recipient field, enter the full Iridium phone number starting with a + or 00. I.e. +881623412345 / 00881623412345
• 3. Type up to 160 characters in the message field and click send.

• 1. Navigate to https://messaging.iridium.com/
• 2. Enter the Iridium phone number in the field, 8816... without + or 00
  I.e. 881623412345
• 3. Enter your email reply address in the field
• 4. Type your message in the message field.
• 5. Press Send

Satellite phones work by connecting you through satellites positioned in low or high Earth orbit. This eliminates the need of cellphone towers and allows global satellite network coverage. Additionally, the user pays same rate per minute or text message anywhere in the world.