What Does "SIM" Stand For?

Posted by Outfitters Satellite Phones on 8/29/2019 to SIM Cards

Technology is truly amazing. When you think back to when you were a kid and all of the things that have been invented in the last 10 years, you wonder how you ever lived your life without them. Instead of BC (before children), you now can segregate your live into BCP (before cell phones).

Outfitter Satellite Phones offers the best satellite phones for rent or for purchase. You choose your satellite phone based on where you will be headed. Our Iridium phones offer the best global coverage, with some models offering GPS tracking, SOS emergency buttons, and GEOS emergency response operators. These phones are perfect for those who want to go off the grid, but still want to have help available if needed. Another satellite phone offering is our Thuraya satellite phones that work well in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Australia.

All satellite phones and most cell phones have what is known as a SIM card. You’ve probably heard of it, but don’t know what all it does for your cell phone. Outfitter Satellite will dive into the details of what a SIM card is and why it’s important for your satellite phone. Visit our site today for your satellite phone rental!

Benefits and Disadvantages to SIM Cards

Posted by Outfitters Satellite Phones on 8/29/2019 to SIM Cards

In our last blog post, we discussed the meaning of SIM cards and what exactly they do for your cell phone and for your satellite phone. In this continuing look into SIM cards, we’ll examine the benefits and disadvantages of SIM cards.

Outfitter Satellite Phones has been on the cutting-edge of satellite phone technology, offering our satellite phones since 1995. We offer satellite phone SIM cards for all the major satellite phone brands, including Iridium, Isatphone, Bgan, and Thuraya SIM cards. We offer SatPhone rentals, as well as Hotspot Rentals, so you can use them as needed without having to invest in a permanent satellite phone solution. We have all of the answers to your questions and needs right here at Outfitter Satellite Phones. Continue reading to learn more about SIM cards, and then contact one of our friendly customer service advisors today!

Satellite Phones are Essential Survival Equipment

Posted by Christianna Cannon on 4/20/2018 to Iridium Extreme

Even in today's urbanized world, nature is vast and beautiful. We've written many times before about stunning natural vacation destinations around the globe, where anyone wanting to get away from civilization can experience boundless adventure.

From the Polar Regions to rainforests to deserts, there's always something new to see, and it could take a lifetime to see everything Earth has to offer.We've also emphasized in the past how important it is that you can call for help if you need it for beginners experienced world travelers. The untamed wilderness has different standards than day-to-day life, and it's easy to underestimate your level of preparedness when you plan to travel into the unknown. You can be in fantastic physical shape, be fully stocked up on supplies, and even be quite familiar with the wilderness in which you want to travel, but most people are so used to life being a certain way that we're bound to forget how different the situation is when you're far from home. Small errors in judgment are one thing when you're in town, but their effects can be magnified a thousand-fold when you're out in the wild.

Safety Tips for Skiing and Snowboarding

Posted by Outfitter Satellite on 12/22/2017 to Iridium Satellite Phone

Safety Tips for Skiing and Snowboarding

Snow means a lot of different things to people around the world. Some never see it. Some hate it, viewing it as a nuisance that requires hours of backbreaking shoveling just to get their car out of the garage. Others love to watch the snowfall… as long as they're watching through a window while curled up near a fireplace indoors. But for some people, snow takes on a whole new meaning: skiing and snowboarding season!

If you're one of those individuals who can't wait to get out on the slopes and feel the wind rushing past you as you soar down the side of a mountain, you're probably already planning a trip. There are tons of fantastic ski resorts all over the world, and some definite favorite destinations for snowboarders. Maybe you already have a favorite resort that's like a second home to you, or maybe you're looking for somewhere new to go. Either way, it's sure to be a blast!

Who Needs a Fixed Site Satellite Phone?

Posted by Jim McKinley on 11/17/2017 to Satellite Phone

Who Needs a Fixed Site Satellite Phone?

When you think of satellite phones, an image may come to mind of a backpacker or mountaineer calling home on a handset from the middle of nowhere. Or maybe you think of a first responder in safety gear, checking in from a disaster relief area. Both ideas are accurate, but they aren't the whole picture — not all satellite phones are stuffed into a pocket to carry into rough terrain (although many are). Others are fixed site.

A fixed site satellite phone is part of a permanent installation within a structure, meant to bring satellite service to that location. The issue of the handsets needing a line of sight to an orbiting satellite is solved through the use of external antennas, allowing indoor use. So, who can benefit from such a setup?