Emergency Preparedness Journal

Exploring Satellite Cell Phone Plan Options

Satellite phones allow users to remain in touch with the world from remote areas where conventional cellular networks do not reach. When an emergency situation arises and communication must take place between people is essential – with a proper satellite phone plan you could find yourself saving lives!

Before purchasing a satellite phone plan, it is vitally important to consider coverage maps from providers. Look for those offering global coverage plans.

Cost

An investment in satellite phones may seem costly, but depending on how often and for what purpose it will be used it could prove worthwhile. Furthermore, consider what kind of coverage the device provides; many satellite phones only work in certain regions while there are plans that provide global coverage such as Thuraya’s network of low earth orbit satellites which provides 90% global coverage.

Important to keep in mind is that satellite phones usually require monthly or annual service plans in order to make calls and receive text messages. Roadpost offers some of the lowest monthly plans for both Iridium and Inmarsat networks, including free incoming calls and call display for its prepaid options; it also offers USA phone numbers, rollover minutes and discounted devices as part of its plans. When considering your costs of data usage if using your phone for Internet browsing or emailing purposes – fees could quickly add up and eat into available minutes quickly if using it frequently or often enough!

Coverage

Satellite phones offer great communication solutions, but when choosing which one is the right one for you there are a number of factors to keep in mind when making your selection. First and foremost, assess what critical communications needs exist for you – are you interested in sending SOS alerts or tracking your location? Once that has been decided upon compare the features available across phones as well as coverage areas available (Iridium offers global coverage through its 66 low-Earth orbit satellites while Globalstar only covers certain regions worldwide).

Also of significance when shopping for satellite phones is their cost. While they tend to be more costly than cellular phones, they provide an ideal solution for remote locations where cell signals don’t exist. Furthermore, many providers provide prepaid plans so you can purchase specific amounts of minutes upfront to manage costs effectively and avoid overage charges.

Phones

Satellite phones differ from regular cell phones in that they do not rely on cell towers to operate; rather they receive their signals from Low Earth Orbiting satellites that orbit Earth and can be used from virtually any place as long as there is clear access to the sky.

Outfitter Satellite offers an assortment of Iridium, Inmarsat BGAN and Thuraya satellite phones from its monthly service plans that vary in terms of airtime and features – some plans offer USA phone numbers with free call forwarding to anyone, while other offer limited minutes which rollover each month.

Before making your selection, research each provider’s coverage maps. Some satellite phone plans cover nearly the entirety of Earth while others only reach some regions – for instance Iridium has 66 LEO satellites to cover global coverage while Inmarsat uses geostationary network to offer regional coverage across two-thirds.

Plans

Numerous satellite providers offer various plans that fit your needs and budget. Many provide coverage maps so that customers can select a plan that best meets them.

Satellite phone networks under development aim to deliver low-bandwidth connectivity to cellphones in remote locations, initially limited to calls and text messaging but eventually potentially capable of supporting 5G services. Major hardware firms like Apple and Huawei as well as startups such as AST SpaceMobile and Lynk Global have already begun developing satellite-to-phone networks.

Globalstar, Inmarsat and Iridium are three top satellite phone providers with global networks of orbiting satellites. Bluecosmo offers plans from these providers that meet every budget; plans include both prepaid and monthly options. Prepaid plans tend to be more costly with limited minutes but no overage charges or USA phone number fees attached.


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