With numerous different satellite phones out there which one will be best for you. It comes down to choices including price, coverage, quality of service and capabilities.

Iridium
If coverage and quality of service in a handheld phone is what you are looking for, Iridium phone is unbeatable. Iridium is the "only" satellite phone offering total planetary coverage with its constellation made up of 66 satellites. In addition, Iridium is offering a service guarantee offering 98% connectivity. The Iridium system provides true global communication coverage including oceans, and all land areas including the Poles. The Iridium system blankets the Earth, connecting global satellite coverage with local ground-based wireless services.
Outbound calls using the Iridium service are at a flat per minute rate from anywhere to everywhere on the planet. No long distance and no roaming fees for outbound calls to anywhere on the planet. Outbound calls range from $1.29 per minute to 99 cents per minute. Monthly plans and bundled yearly plans are available. If you don't want to be under a service agreement, Cezart offers the option of prepaid service where there is no monthly fee, no credit check and no contract.
With the optional data kit and a PC, Iridium will give you access to the Internet at 2.4KBPS. The Iridium 9555 phone as of the time this article is written is on sale for NGN 440K

Thuraya
Looking for something at a low price providing you coverage in Africa, Europe and parts of Asia the Thuraya satellite phone may be your solution.
The Thuraya XT-LITE is the best priced Thuraya model at NGN 240K. Customers wanting a smaller, sleeker phone need not worry about performance. This phone has numerous features including GPS location tracking, and SMS services that gives communication in the world wherever there is Thuraya coverage.
The Thuraya postpaid satellite service is offered for $57.50 a month. Airtime is at a rate of $1.49 per minute to landline destinations and other Thuraya phones via satellite mode.

Inmarsat BGAN
If you want all the capabilities you have from your desk at work the Inmarsat BGAN unit is your answer no matter where you travel. BGAN stands for Broad Band Area Global Network. If you need a broad band connection and voice communications the Inmarsat BGAN terminals will give you this solution from virtually anywhere on the planet.

The BGAN satellite terminals are simple to use. Just point the terminal toward the satellite then after a few clicks on you PC your connected. You can send email, surf the Internet and be on the phone all at the same time. What is great you don't have to learn different ways to connect when you travel to different countries and regions because you connect directly with the satellite. It is just as easy to set up as it is to pack up when you are on the move again.

Certain BGAN terminals can be used to connect a network of computers together when a temporary office is needed in the middle of nowhere.

With the Inmarsat BGAN data service while you are on-line you only use the airtime when sending an email or changing websites. You do not use airtime when you are not transferring data.

Inmarsat BGAN Service is also available as BGAN pre-paid option. Inmarsat has been the satellite service from the beginning of satellite voice communication offering service to ships over a quarter of a century ago. Inmarsat has stood at the forefront of mobile satellite services for nearly 30 years. Inmarsat is a pioneer in the satellite communication field.

Inmarsat IsatPhone
The Inmarsat IsatPhone is a good option for many users. The Isatphone Pro2 has near worldwide coverage This phone works best in more southern latitudes, as the satellite are at the equator.

One of the greatest benefits of the handheld Inmarsat IsatPhone is the price at only NGN 420K. The Isatphone2 has a color screen, and a build in GPS, so you can push the SOS button to send your position.

The IsatPhone provides high quality satellite phone service using Inmarsat's latest generation Inmarsat-4 satellite at only 99 cents per minute to any landline or cellular phone.

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Excellent piece you have there.

very informative.


I have used the Iridium 9555 Satellite phone in the past and it's quality (in terms of ability to pick up signals very fast and voice clarity) is superb.


I am saving to buy one for my personal use.


I only hope that the price will drop when I am ready.