The Iridium System is a satellite-based, wireless communications network designed to permit voice and data transmission to and from anywhere on earth, at any time.
If you work, live, or travel in areas outside cellular coverage or in areas with inadequate landline service, Iridium provides an immediate solution. Iridium Satellite Solutions global service provides coverage across all ocean areas, air routes, and all landmasses, even the Poles. A host of Iridium Satellite Solutions equipment options exist to meet your specific fixed-site and mobile communications needs.
Water, shock & dust resistant for rugged environments
Data Capable (use your satellite phone to transmit data with an optional Data Kit)
21 Language Choices for Prompts
Vibracall Alert
Illuminated holographic display
Monthly Service and Activation Charges
One-Time Activation
$50
Monthly Access Charge
$35
Monthly Voicemail Access (optional)
$10
Monthly Data Access (optional) *
FREE
* Data is available at no extra charge, however the purchase of a data kit is required for laptop connectivity. Incoming E-mails, up to 120 characters, are received on the LCD of the hand set, for free and do not require the data kit.
Airtime Rates (per minute)
Outgoing Calls
$1.50/minute
Iridium to Iridium Calls
$0.99/minute
Incoming Calls
FREE
Incoming SMS
FREE
Technical Support **
FREE
** 866-947-4348 is the toll free number for technical support.
How large is Iridium's service coverage area?
The Iridium system is the only communications system providing true global communications 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.
Is there anywhere the Iridium Satellite Phones won't work?
The following is a list of the restricted/embargoed countries, applying to satellite phones. The three Restricted Countries where the Iridium phone will not complete a call to the local phone system are: N. Korea, Poland, & Hungary.
Why did Iridium choose low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites?
Iridium chose LEO satellites because this configuration offers a number of benefits to customers. Unlike geosynchronous satellites, which hover about the equator at an altitude of 35,900 kilometers (22,300 miles), the Iridium constellation of 66 satellites are in polar orbits at an altitude of only 780 kilometers (485 miles). This orbital configuration provides the following benefits over systems based on other orbital configurations: No significant transmission delays; small, handheld pagers and phones (versus laptop-size terminals); lower transmit power resulting in longer battery life; and complete global coverage, including all oceans and all land areas including the Poles.
Specifications
Battery
Provides up to 30 hours of standby time with high capacity battery
Provides up to 3.2 hours of talk time with high capacity battery
Display
4 x 16 character Illuminated Graphic Display
Illuminated Holographic Display
Calling
Auto Redial Notification
Call Barring
Call Forwarding - Unconditional, mobile subscriber busy, subscriber not reachable
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