Tuesday, September 21, 2010

How to Rent or Buy a Satellite Phone

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Purchasing a satellite phone is very much like shopping for the best cell phone plan, just much more expensive--sky high, you might say. First choose a satellite phone, then a provider, then a plan. Or the smarter move may be just to rent one for your off-the-grid odyssey.
  • Choose between buying a new or used satellite phone or just renting one. For example, a high-end Motorola 9505 handheld unit is about $1,500 new, $1,000 used, and $20 a day to rent. Less fancy units sell for as little as $300 used or $45 a week to rent. If you're heading to an ultraremote location, be sure to bring along a solar-powered battery charger (about $40).

  • Choose a provider. Satellite telecommunications companies such as Globalstar USA and Iridium Satellite offer competitive plans and varied coverage zones.

  • Make sure the provider you choose offers service to wherever you're headed.

Read more about satellite phone rates on www.satellite-phone-rentals.com

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