Service Details
The inmarsat Satellite System operates on a global basis from launch over the three Inmarsat-4 satellites, which have an expected operational lifetime into the 2020s. These inmarsat satellites operate in a geo-stationary orbit.
Standard Service Fees
| One-Time Activation |
Service Plan |
Voicemail Access |
Data Service (optional) |
Technical Support |
| FREE |
BASIC
$14.95 per month |
included, calls to voicemail $0.85/min |
FREE |
FREE |
| FREE |
BASIC 60
(60 free outgoing min. per month)
$49.95 per month |
included, calls to voicemail $0.85/min |
FREE |
FREE |
| Outgoing Calls (mobile phones / land lines) |
Calls to other satellite phones |
Incoming Calls |
Incoming Email / SMS Messages |
Outgoing SMS Messaging |
| $0.95 / $0.85 per minute |
up to $5.90 per minute |
FREE |
FREE |
$0.45 per message |
Coverage
This map depicts Inmarsat's expectations of coverage . This map does not represent a guarantee of service. The availability of service at the edge of coverage fluctuates depending on various conditions.
Inmarsat complies with US embargo restrictions and as a result the following countries may not permit the use of Inmarsat satellite phones or coverage may not be available: Myanmar (formerly Burma), Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, North Sri Lanka and Syria
Handset Specifications
Features
- Compact physical footprint for streamlined portability
- Intuitive GSM-style interface for out-of-the-box functionality
- Water, shock and dust resistance for unparalleled durability
- Enhanced SMS and email messaging capability
- Integrated speakerphone
- Headset and hands-free capability
- Internally stowed antenna
- Mini-USB data port
Specifications
- Dimensions: Length: 170mm (6.7") Width: 54mm (2.1") Depth: 39mm (1.5")
- Weight: 279g (9.8oz) - including battery
Battery
- Provides up to 100 hours of standby time with high capacity battery
- Provides up to 8 hours of talk time with high capacity battery
Display
- High visibility colour screen
- Volume, signal and battery strength meters
- Illuminated weather-resistant keypad
Calling Features
- Integrated speakerphone
- Quick-connect to voicemail
- Two-way SMS and short email capability
- Pre-programmable International Access Code (00 or +)
- Mailbox for voice, numeric & text messages
- Selectable ring and alert tones
Memory
- entry internal address book, with capacity for multiple phone numbers, email addresses and notes
- SIM-based address book with 155 entry capacity
- Call history retains received, missed and dialed calls
Usage Control Features
- User-configurable call timers to manage costs
- Keypad lock and PIN lock for additional security
- Calculator
- Calendar
Why Rent a Satellite Phone
While cellular phone coverage in most of the urban areas in the United States is excellent you may be surprised to learn that the majority of rural America has no cell phone access. Although only a quarter of the population lives in rural areas, more than 75% of the land mass in the United States considered outside of city limits and outside of the reach of cell phone users.
Every year, hundreds of people and families get lost in national parks and other remote areas by wondering onto deserted paths during vacations, or end up caught in snow storms during the winter. Sometimes, a 2 minute emergency call could save precious lives if a satellite phone was available in the middle of nowhere. Satellite phones are becoming very popular because of their seamless and dedicated connectivity even in the remotest parts of the world at very affordable prices.
Planning on taking a cruise and need to stay in touch? At $12 to $15 per minute, one of the pleasures of cruising is not the ship to shore call rate.
