Satellite Phone Rentals

Iridium 9575 Rentals

An Iridium 9575 satellite phone is the newest member of the Iridium handset family and has several upgrades from the previous 9555 model. The 9575 Extreme includes 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 9575 handheld satellite phone. In addition, the 9575 includes a customizable Emergency button on the top of the phone, a ruggedized exterior, and is IP 65 rated for water ingression.

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

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 softness 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

Optional solar panel
with built-in 72 Watt-Hour battery

Inmarsat IsatPhone 2 Rentals

The Inmarsat IsatPhone 2 is an especially good choice for the Caribbean and we recommend it for latitudes between 50°N and 50°S. It supports voice and SMS messaging. Receiving an SMS message is free and there is a small per SMS charge for sending SMS message from the IsatPhone 2. Email-to-text conversion is automatic and allows anyone to email a message up to 160 characters in length to the IsatPhone 2. The IsatPhone 2 can also send an SMS message directly to a cell phone's text address or to any email address using email-to-text conversion. The IsatPhone 2 has an emergency assistance feature that transmits a pre-configured emergency message with your GPS position while simultaneously initiating a voice call.

• IsatPhone 2
• Belt Holster
• Battery
• Dc Car Charger
• Ac Wall Charger
• 4-piece USA/Euro/UK/AU Plug Set
• MicroUSB Charging Cable
• Padded Soft Case With Backpack Strap
• Quick Help Guide

• Watertight Pelican Case. Weight 2.5 lbs.
• 44-Wh Battery Pack - will charge the Isatphone 2 as well as other USB-chargeable devices. Weight 0.75 lbs.
• 6-Watt Solar Charging System with 44-Wh battery pack with two USB output ports. Straps to your backpack. Weight 1.5 lbs.

Coverage Limitations: Mountainous terrain and other vertical obstructions such as tall trees or buildings may block the Inmarsat satellite signal. As a rule of thumb, the Inmarsat satellite is usually accessible between 50º N latitude and 50º S latitude, though terrain masking can still occur. Even within the formal Inmarsat coverage area (shown here), we do not recommend the IsatPhone 2 for applications in extremely mountainous areas. Instead, we recommend the Iridium 9555 satellite phone.

Long-Term Rentals

Custom rental packages at reduced rates are available for rentals involving 10 or more phones or 3 month or longer durations.  Please call for more information.