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.
GlobalCom offers many satellite phones by Globalstar and Iridium. Buy or Rent Today.
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.
