SatPhone Rentals

Iridium 9575 Extreme Rentals

The Iridium 9575 Extreme satellite phone has enhanced features including improved weather resistance, easy-to-grip diamond tread rubber armor, and a GPS tracking feature. Its IP 65 rating against dust and rain water intrusion helps assure reliable operation even in extreme environments. For added safety, you can configure the Iridium 9575 Extreme to automatically transmit your position via SMS to a text or email address of your choice. Like all Iridium phones, the Iridium 9575 Extreme provides global coverage for voice and SMS messaging--even in heavily mountainous terrain.

You can send 160-character SMS messages from your Iridium to text or email addresses worldwide. Receiving SMS messages up to 160 characters in length on your Iridium is free of charge. Email-to-text conversion lets email messages be received on your Iridium phone as SMS messages, again free of charge.

The Iridium 9575 Extreme has an SOS button on the top of the phone under a weather flap that can be configured to call the phone number of your choice during an emergency. This is a valuable safety feature (once configured) during an emergency when time is of the essence. For example, you can configure it to call the local police in the area you will be traveling.

Need internet access? Iridium has a fairly slow 2.4 kbps data rate which is suitable for light email communications with attachments under 100 KB is size. Most users that expect heavy use of iridium internet access should select our Iridium GO! hotspot rental because it allows unlimited data use, but data accessories for the 9575 are available if requested. IMPORTANT: Iridium 2.4 kbps data is not suitable for web browsing or broadband applications like Skype or video.

Here is what is included with the rental kit: Iridium 9575 EXTREME Satellite Phone, Battery, USB-CHARGING adapter, USB to Mini-USB data CABLE, DC “Car” Charger, AC Wall Charger, 5-Pc Plug Kit (with US, EU, UK, AU, ROW), Belt Holster, Soft case and Quick Help Guide.

Here is a list of optional accessories available for rental:

• Watertight Pelican Case to assure safe transport. (case is black or orange)
• 44-WHr Battery Pack
• 6-Watt Solar Charging System with 44-WHr battery pack and two USB output ports.
• Magnetic-Mount Car antenna with 5-meter cable/adapter
• Marine mast antenna with 10-meter cable/adapter

Iridium 9555 Rentals

An Iridium 9555 satellite phone is a dependable phone for voice and SMS messaging with global coverage that works even in mountainous terrain. Email-to-text conversion lets you send an email up to 160 characters in length to your Iridium phone that will be received as an SMS message. Receiving SMS messages on your satellite phone is free of charge. You can also send 160-character SMS messages to cell phones as a text or send them to email addresses, right from your Iridium 9555 handheld satellite phone.

Need internet access? Iridium has a fairly slow 2.4 kbps data rate which is suitable for light email communications with attachments under 100 KB is size. Most users that expect heavy use of iridium internet access should select our Iridium GO! hotspot rental because it allows unlimited data use, but data accessories for the 9575 are available if requested. IMPORTANT: Iridium 2.4 kbps data is not suitable for web browsing or broadband applications like Skype or video.

Here is what is included with the rental kit: Iridium 9555 satellite phone with internal battery, USB Data Cable, DC “Car” Charger, AC “Wall” Charger, 5-Pc Plug Kit (with US, EU, UK, AU, ROW), Belt Holster, Soft case and Quick Help Guide.

Here is a list of optional accessories available for rental:

• Watertight Pelican Case to assure safe transport. (case is black or orange)
• 6-Watt Solar Charging System with 44-WHr battery pack and two USB output ports.
• Extra internal battery for the Iridium 9555
• Magnetic-Mount Car antenna with 5-meter cable/adapter
• Marine mast antenna with 10-meter cable/adapter

Iridium GO! Hotspot Rentals

The Iridium GO! Hotspot lets you use an iPhone, iPad, or Android smart phone to make calls, send texts. You can even send emails and share photos. Just download two free apps into your smartphone or tablet and you're ready to go. Up to 5 smartphones can connect simultaneously to the Iridium GO! though only one can make a phone call at any given time.

Kit includes: an Iridium GO! Wi-Fi Hotspot with internal battery, USB Charging Cable, AC “Wall” Charger, 4-Pc Plug Kit (with US, UK, EU, AU), DC “Car” Adapter, Soft case and Quick Help Guide.

• Optional Watertight Pelican Case (may be black or orange)
• Optional Solar Charging System with 44 Watt-Hour battery pack for USB-chargeable devices.

Cobham EXPLORER 510 BGAN Rentals

The EXPLORER 510 by Cobham is the smallest class 2 Inmarsat BGAN terminal available. It provides broadband internet access speeds up to 464 kbps in Standard IP data mode. It is easy to use and weighs only 3.1 lb. The built-in battery provides about 36 hours of standby time (at standard temperature). It is compatible with Wi-Fi capable devices such as the iPad, Android tablets, Windows laptops and Macintosh laptops. The EXPLORER Connect app gives iOS and Android smartphones internet access and the ability to make phone calls.

Rental Rates: As low as $10 per day

This is depending on the prepaid usage bundle that is selected. In addition to the daily hardware rental fee, an initial prepaid usage purchase of between 100 units and 2500 units is required. You can reload additional usage online. Each megabyte (MB) of standard IP internet access consumes 9.1 units. Voice calls to public switched phone numbers consume 1 unit per minute of call time. Rates for other types of usage are listed in the rental agreement. The rental rate and prepaid usage charges quoted here do not include shipping costs, taxes, USF fees, and other fees which must be paid by the customer. Seven (7) day minimum rental period required.

BGAN Kit includes:

• Padded soft case with shoulder strap
• USB-to-Ethernet Adapter and ethernet cable
• DC "car" charger
• AC "wall" charger with Euro and US plugs that accepts 100-240 VAC (43-63 Hz)
• Getting Started Guide