What You Need to Know About Satellite Phones
Ensuring that your satellite phones or device aligns with your vital personal communication requirements is crucial. What specific functionalities and capabilities do you require from your phone or device?
It is important to be sure of a number of aspects before purchasing a satellite phone because they work differently to your everyday smartphone. Not all satellite phones simply work anywhere in the world, you need to make sure you have one with relevant network coverage. You have to compare satellite phone plans before purchase. Some of them have more advanced features than others, for example location tracking and SOS buttons, so consider whether these elements are necessary. Finally, think also about how likely you are to need internet access, or to be able to send basic emails, as some of our satellite phones cater for things like this while others fall short.
Find all the answers of these questions on this satellite phone guide.
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Satellite Phones Comparison
Discover how the top satellite phones compare!
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| Compare | Iridium Extreme | Iridium 9555 | IsatPhone 2 |
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| Price (approx.) Inc. VAT | £1,537.45 | £1,274.65 | £1,077.60 |
| Network | Iridium | Iridium | Inmarsat |
| Coverage | Global | Global | Near Global |
| Weight | 247g | 266g | 316g |
| Dimensions | 14.0 x 6.0 x 2.7cm | 14.3 x 5.5 x 3.0cm | 16.9 x 7.5 x 2.9cm |
| Battery Life | 4hr talk / 30hrs standby | 3hr talk / 30hrs standby | 8hr talk / 160hrs standby |
| Antenna | Retractable omni-directional | Retractable omni-directional | Fold-out directional |
| Display | 1.9" Monochrome | 1.9" Monochrome | 2.3" Colour |
| Drability | IP65 | N/A | IP65 |
| Ingress Protection | MIL-STD 810F | N/A | IK04 |
| Network | 66 Low Earth Orbit satellites | 66 Low Earth Orbit satellites | 3 Geostationary satellites |
| SMS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | N/A | Yes |
| Interfaces | Mini USB, Audio | Micro USB, Bluetooth | Micro-SD, 2x Nano SIM |
| Data Connectivity | Yes, via USB or AccessPoint | Yes, via USB or AccessPoint | Yes, via USB or AccessPoint |
| Data Speed (Circuit Switched) | 9.6 Kbps | 9.6 Kbps | 9.6 Kbps |
| Emergency SOS | Yes | No | Yes |
| Learn More | Iridium Extreme | Iridium 9555 | IsatPhone 2 |
FEATURES, PLANS, AND THE TOP MODELS OF SATELLITE PHONES
Today’s satellite phones and the ones we sell here at OSAT bridge the communications gap between remote locations
THE BEST SATELLITE TRACKERS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
If you wanted to monitor the location of a valuable asset, fleet, or VIP, a satellite GPS tracker from OSAT is the ideal satellite
Where Do You Want to Use Your Satellite Phone?
In addition to comparing the features of satellite phones, consider where you will need to use it. Do you need to make and receive satellite calls inside a building, vehicle, plane or boat? If so, consider specialized accessories, like docking stations, that are compatible with your satellite phone and enable use in these environments.
On The Road
Enjoy handsfree satellite communications on-the-go by attaching a satellite phone to a vehicle docking station. Whether you’re travelling by car, truck, or other road vehicle, we offer a range of accompanying accessories to transform your communications strategy when the situation turns mobile.
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At Sea
One of the most popular ways to use satellite phones is on the open water to keep in touch with those back ashore or other vessels at sea. Sat phones and hotspots can be attached to masts for easy portability in marine environments.
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In The Air
Due to the reliable nature of our satellite phones and the coverage that comes with them, it does not matter if you are at heights of 30,000ft, you can still make reliable voice calls or data connections from the cockpit of aircraft to reassure those back on the ground.
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Great Outdoors
General purpose land usage of our satellite phones is hugely popular with our customers, from lone workers operating in remote woodland areas, to extreme sports challenges where communication between race marshalls is key to addressing potential emergency situations.
View ProductsBest Sat Phone Plans
| Satellite Phone Plans | Included | Activation Fee | Monthly Fee | Minimum Duration | |
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| Iridium Seasonal 10 | 10 minutes & SMS | $10.00 | $74.00 | 3 months | Shop now |
| Iridium Starter 25 | 25 minutes & SMS | $10.00 | $82.00 | 1 month | Shop now |
| Inmarsat Standard | 10 minutes* | $25.00 | $25.00 | 3 months | Shop now |
| Inmarsat Allowance 20 | 20 minutes* | $25.00 | $66.00 | 3 months | Shop now |
| Thuraya Plus | n/a | $42.00 | $42.00 | 1 month | Shop now |
| Thuraya Allowance | n/a | $49.00 | $63.00 | 1 month | Shop now |