Twenty years ago, when the very first mobile phones appeared in everyday life, they caused a small revolution. It became possible to communicate with the whole world from your car, while shopping or travelling by train.
Calling for help after a flat tyre on the motorway or notifying someone of a delay while rushing to an appointment was no longer a problem. The only limitation to this comfort, however, was the dependence on telephone networks that were absent in many parts of the world.
But fortunately, if you are the adventurous type and spend your life in the high mountains, the sea or the desert, there are satellite phones!
International travellers know the importance of a satellite phone. A rare service, these phones are different from your traditional mobile phone which uses the GSM (Global System Mobile) network - an international standard for all things mobile. An operator with good performance in this area can appeal to those who want better range on land or at sea; such as sailors and boaters looking to connect with family members while enjoying their adventures
A network available in all circumstances
Whether it's a natural disaster, a polar expedition or an ocean voyage, there is no situation where the satellite network is not available. Whether you want to make a call from the ice, download a file in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean or send a text message from the Himalayas, your satellite phone is ready to go.
In addition, both our Globalstar and Iridium models use low-earth orbit satellites, which means you don't have to aim the antenna and pass through a GPS point to make your calls, as is the case with phones connected to a geostationary satellite system.
Satellite phone warranties
In addition to seamless geographic coverage, satellite phones offer users many other guarantees, depending on the model chosen. A Globalstar phone, for example, has an autonomy of up to 4 hours of communication and 36 hours of standby time. For hikers, for example, whose stops in populated areas with electrical outlets are often episodic, this is a valuable asset.
In addition, most satellite phones offer high levels of resistance to both shock and weather: for example, theIridium 9575 ExtremeFor example, the Iridium 9575 Extreme, the best performing satellite phone on the market today, has an IP rating of 65, making it completely waterproof.
Which satellite phone model to choose?
It all depends on your needs! If your main need is to make or receive phone calls wherever you are, our lightweight and ergonomic Globalstar GSP 1700 will take you anywhere in the world.
If you want to add the convenience of easy Internet access, theIridium 9555 allows you to send emails through the use of partner networks, while Globalstar uses a satellite data modem, which offers a direct or indirect connection, depending on availability.
The real plus of the Iridium Extreme 9575? Its GPS which, combined with a tracking system and an SOS button, gives you the highest safety guarantees in this field.
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