Ideal Satellite Phone

| Monday, April 25, 2011
By Shaniqua Embry


Quick Guide: Buying the Right Satellite Phone

We have satellite phones and the normal mobile phones. The difference is that satellite phones get its connection from the satellites orbiting up in the sky while on the other hand; mobile phones get its connection from terrestrial cell locations. Looking on its system design, a satellite phone is capable of covering the whole world or a specific region that is mapped to it. People would prefer using handy satellite phones to some regions in the world that cannot find coverage and signal to the ordinary mobile phones. Wherever you are calling from, or wherever you may be calling to, satellite phones get its connectivity directly from the satellites orbiting the earth. These kinds of phones are sometimes considered as the terminal and have varied weight and size. To make it more practical to carry around, recent satellite phones have been made as close as possible to look like a mobile phone. The original satellite phone however has an external antenna that is mostly retractable. This external antenna contributes to the clear reception of the phone making communication better and clearer.

Knowing more about satellite phones

Satellite phones connect with other satellite phones, landlines, and mobile phones with the use of our satellites in the sky. These satellites used are not the same with the ones used in the land based stations mobile phone uses. If you find mobile phones and landlines useless when there is no signal these satellite phones will be very useful. These phones are also very essential for emergency situations and if landlines and mobile phones cannot function well due to problems in signal connection.

We have 3 service providers like the role of a Vodacom, Cell C, and MTN. Each provider has its own phones and connectivity.

? Iridium- this service provider has about 66 satellites up in the sky providing a very huge coverage all over the world. It is very useful especially in battlefields where US army and many other military and police worldwide used. They have their latest phone called the Iridium 9555. It?s so durable and has lots of features like voice calling, SMS text messages, and its data is at dial up speeds making downloading faster. ? Inmarsat- there are only 3 main satellites they have up in the sky but still can provide good coverage except for the two poles. You see, Iridium can be more superior in terms of coverage but Inmarsat has a more reasonable price. A latest phone that they have introduced in the market is called Isatphone Pro with its neat design. It has voice calls and SMS text messaging abilities. It is data capable but still not being used to its extent. They have a Bluetooth app that can allow mobility while using the phone.

? Thuraya- has an exclusive coverage for Northern Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia with its 2 satellites in the sky. Thuraya XT, its latest released phone can also provide voice calls, SMS text messaging, colored, and has a good price range.

Once you purchase a satellite phone, you will need a sim card with your own personal satellite number in order to access the network and make use of your satellite phones. A provider has its own different cost for airtime compared to other providers. Today, prepaid is the most popularly used. The Iridium has an additional African package that is cheaper compared to its normal Standard package. Some may ask why and it?s quite easy to explain. The African package is exclusive only inside Africa and Indian Ocean Islands unlike Standard package that can be used anywhere. Some accessories are included in the phone such as wall and car chargers and data cables. Solar chargers and docking stations are also some accessories but are optional to be included.

An informed choice must now be made by you after knowing all these information.1) Coverage- knowing the location as to where you will be using your phone is important. Iridium can provide for you the greatest coverage and Isatphone Pro 2 is next. 2) Mission critical- a need for signal all the time means that Iridium is best or you can have Isatphone Pro 3 as next best choice. 4) Price- an affordable price that does not compromise its features is what Isatphone Pro can offer. 5) Need data- either Iridium or Thuraya is a great choice for data capable feature. 6) Need GPS- Isatphone Pro and Thuraya are best in terms of GPS. 7) Phone- a satellite phone that looks like a mobile phone is what you want then we have a best choice for you. Choose either Isatphone Pro or Thuraya for a great looking phone. Iridium is best if you want a kind of phone that looks rugged and is very durable.




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