The best option for someone who’s going away on a trip without cellular site coverage is a Satellite Phone Rental. This phone service has a considerably greater service coverage compared to a terrestrial cellular phone service. Most phone rentals of this kind are offered on a monthly, weekly, and even daily basis. This means that you will only have to pay for the satellite service while you’re out of town. You can simple end the phone service and return the handset once you’re done with your vacation. This option is much cheaper than long term satellite phone plans which can drain the money from your pocket.
There are three main providers which offer Satellite Phone Rental in the United States, namely, Globalstar, Inmarsat, and Iridium. They have a wide range of satellite phone models you can choose from, depending on your travel needs. Most satellite phone rentals are offered on discounted rates. Sometimes, these companies don’t even charge activation fees, and charge very little for roaming compared to cellular phones. Accessories like extra batteries and hands-free headsets are also offered for flat additional charges.
The key to choosing effective Satellite Phone Rental providers is in looking at their global service maps. Remember, although satellites may cover the globe, their reception is most likely focused on a specific region of the world. You will want to rent a satellite phone from a provider whose area of coverage is your destination. Globalstar is focused on US, Canada and the Caribbean, while Iridium’s reception reaches areas beyond these regions.
Renters may also choose between prepaid and postpaid plans.
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Globalstar GSP-1600 Satellite Phone Data Cable Software US $10.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 17:11:11 PST Add to watch list |
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Iridium 9505A Satellite Phone Kit US $765.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 18:57:13 PST Add to watch list |
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Megellan Nera World Satellite Phone New Condition! US $19.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 21:04:35 PST Add to watch list |
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Iridium 9505A Satellite Phone Rental US $38.00 End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 20:00:43 PST Add to watch list |
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IRIDIUM KYOCERA KI-A100 SATELLITE PHONE +SD 66K ADAPTOR US $500.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 1:09:30 PST Add to watch list |
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Vtech 6053 Cordless Phone with 2 Satellite Handsets US $20.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 17:02:39 PDT Add to watch list |
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Iridium 9505A Satellite Phone Rental US $38.00 End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 21:00:30 PDT Add to watch list |
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KVH TracPhone 252 Inmarsat mini-M SATELLITE PHONE Sys US $5,795.00 End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 7:18:15 PDT Add to watch list |
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Barley Used BATTERY, Globalstar GSP1600 SATELLITE PHONE US $5.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 9:09:40 PDT Add to watch list |
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Barely Used BATTERY, Globalstar GSP1600 SATELLITE PHONE US $5.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 13:41:29 PDT Add to watch list |
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Iridium 9505A Satellite Phone Rental US $38.00 End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 15:19:16 PDT Add to watch list |
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MITSUBISHI OMNIQUEST SATELLITE PHONE NT100A TERMINAL US $75.00 End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 10:25:13 PDT Add to watch list |
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NEW BATTERY For Globalstar GSP 1600 SATELLITE PHONE US $31.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 10:31:57 PDT Add to watch list |
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Active Iridium 9505a Satellite Phone Plus 250 Minutes US $933.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 10:32:00 PDT Add to watch list |
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Barley Used Iridium 9500 Satellite Phone with Minutes! US $233.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 10:32:33 PDT Add to watch list |
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Iridium Kyocera Satellite Phone SS- 66K & 100 Minutes US $535.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 11:34:47 PDT Add to watch list |
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Iridium 9505A Satellite Phone Rental US $38.00 End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 16:06:58 PDT Add to watch list |
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NEW QUALCOMM GSP 1600-TRI MODE SATELLITE/CELLULAR PHONE US $159.00 End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 12:40:53 PDT Add to watch list |
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Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone + All Accessories US $1,350.00 End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 15:30:55 PDT Add to watch list |
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New Globalstar GSP-1600 Satellite Phone +Car Kit Bundle US $399.99 End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 15:47:33 PDT Add to watch list |
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Active Iridium 9505a Satellite Phone Plus 100 Minutes US $933.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Mar-19-2010 10:45:59 PDT Add to watch list |
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Barely Used BATTERY, Globalstar GSP1600 SATELLITE PHONE US $16.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Mar-19-2010 13:30:28 PDT Add to watch list |
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Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone + All Accessories US $1,350.00 End Date: Friday Mar-19-2010 16:22:30 PDT Add to watch list |
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Satellite phone Qualcomm 1600 Globalstar US $25.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Friday Mar-19-2010 17:06:00 PDT Add to watch list |
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Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone Rental With Two Batteries US $69.99 End Date: Saturday Mar-20-2010 13:18:58 PDT Add to watch list |
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Iridium 9505a Satellite Phone Rental With Two Batteries US $69.99 End Date: Saturday Mar-20-2010 13:19:01 PDT Add to watch list |
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Mitsubishi ST150A Satellite Phone System Transportable US $695.00 End Date: Wednesday Mar-24-2010 19:41:29 PDT Add to watch list |
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Hughes Remote PHONE SATELLITE REMOTE AND CORDLESS PHONE US $19.95 End Date: Tuesday Mar-30-2010 7:37:50 PDT Add to watch list |
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GE 3 Cordless 5.8GHz Digital Phones Base & 2 Satellites US $24.95 End Date: Friday Apr-02-2010 0:57:05 PDT Add to watch list |
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Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone Rental With Two Batteries US $69.99 End Date: Saturday Apr-03-2010 14:55:31 PDT Add to watch list |