Advice on hiring Satellite Phones

Rental and hire of satellite phone solutions has greatly increased over the last eight years. The requirement has been from people and businesses traveling to areas outside of cell and landline coverage who want the peace of mind that in a crisis they can get help with a simple phone call. They also want the ability to stay in touch with friends, business partners, associates and family

How do you find a satellite phone to rent?

In most cases you will not be able to run down to the local cellular store and pick one up and if you call them they will most likely tell you "There is no such thing as a handheld satellite phone". Most people find satellite phones on the Internet which can be shipped to their home or business to arrive on a certain desired delivery date. Satellite phones can often be rented by the week or by the month. The fees can vary depending on the time of year. Be careful some satellite phone providers will have hidden fees like daily minimum usage fees which can substantially increase the cost of your rental. If the user plans to only use the phone in a crisis they can choose the flat rate per minute a pay-as-you go option. If the rental customer plans to use the phone more they can choose a number of prepaid bundled minute plans offered by GlobalCom which are discounted. Numerous optional accessories are available including data kits allowing you access to the Internet using a PC. Other options include cigarette lighter adapters, solar panels, water-proof cases, leather cases, extra batteries and more. GlobalCom currently recommends the Iridium rental unit which provides un-paralleled planetary coverage with their constellation of 66 satellites.

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