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When you're out traveling, being connected is essential even on the trips you go on to get away from it all. A satellite phone rental gives you an opportunity to go anywhere with the confidence of knowing there is a phone you can use, and spare yourself the embarrasment of begging to use the only phone for miles or trying to find a payphone in some remote location.

A satellite phone is a powerful tool to have in your belt when you're out travelling. These phones are on a satellite network, so the reception is often very high quality. Many satellite phones are equipped with SMS, which enables you to send and receive text messages, and Internet software. These cost more to have than traditional cell phones, so you need to carefully asses whether a satellite phone rental is right for you.

Once you have decided that you will using a Satellite phone rental, you will then need to choose which network is the best one for you to rent a Satelite phone. Are you planning a world cruise so that you need global coverage? Are you going to be using text messaging? Do you need a sat phone that is light and portable?

There are three primary satellite systems that have the most popularity. They are Inmarsat, Iridium and Globalstar. Basically, they are all trying to provide the same service, however, they each have thier individual strengths and weaknesses.

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Iridium's Satellite Service keeps people connected with a Roadpost satellite phone so that users can have telephone, sms, data and Internet service. From the high seas to the North Pole, you can stay in touch with a satelite phone that is on the Iridium network.

Thuraya is a satellite phone and cellphone in one. Voice, sms, and data service is provided with a Roadpost phone. This satellite network has coverage in over 120 countries around Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Globalstar is a cost effective choice of satellite phone rental. It uses a cellular phone network whenever possible, and switches to the satellite coverage only once the signal is lost. This is a great feature, however its coverage is somewhat limited compared to other sat phone.

You can find more in depth information on the different types of satelite phones by clicking on the links for the three major providers. This information is just a brief overview to how satellite phones work and the options available to you. There is not one that has it all; each option has its pros and cons. Compare the companies and services to find the satellite phone that is right for you.