Iridium Satellite Telephones
Iridium is the only provider of truly global mobile satellite voice and data solutions.
With complete coverage of the Earth's oceans, airways and Polar Regions, Iridium delivers essential services to users who need communications access to and from remote areas where no other form of communication is available. Through its own gateway in Hawaii, the U.S. Department of Defence relies on Iridium for global communications capabilities.
Iridium Satellite Telephones allow you to make voice and data calls from anywhere in the world. By linking them to a laptop its easy to access your e-mails, get onto the internet or to use online services of banks. The call can be cheaper that a mobile phone on 'roaming'. Specialist programs and providers are available for e mail when using Iridium.
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The phones are compact, robust and as easy to use as your mobile. We can supply new and second hand phones, and provide Airtime connection contracts.
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Iridium 9555 Portable Satellite Phone
Now smaller, lighter and more resistant to water, dust and shock than previous Iridium handsets, this newest addition to the portfolio is ideal for the worldwide traveller.
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Iridium 9575 Extreme Satellite Phone - With Built-in GPS Tracking!
Iridium Extreme is the new tough handset from Iridium and is engineered with more features and more accessories than it's competitors.
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9522p Satellite Phone Fixed Install
The Iridium 9522p is an extremely compact and robust Iridium satellite telephone with low power requirements and completely global network coverage.
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Iridium Certus VesseLink 700
Certus is Iridium's newest and fastest L-Band satellite internet service.
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Iridium GO Satellite Internet Terminal
Iridium GO! is a small, lightweight and portable satellite device. Allowing you to take it anywhere you travel.
Iridium Satellite Phone FAQs
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Extend the antenna into its full position and point it straight up at the sky. Press the power button on the phone. You should see the Iridium splash screen, followed by 'Searching' and finally 'Registered'. Once the phone is registered you are ready to dial.
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Press the 0 key until the + appears or dial “00”. Dial the country code, area code and phone number.
•Example: + (country code) (area code/city code) (phone number)
•Example: + 1 416 253 6008
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Yes, it is easy to send a text message and incoming text messages are free. Visit our send a free SMS web page.
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The Iridium phone antenna needs to be fully extended with an unobstructed view of the sky in order to receive a call.
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Send your e-mail to iridium telephone 8816xxxxxxxx@msg.iridium.com (where 8816xxxxxxxxx is the Iridium mobile number).
Iridium Satellite Accessories
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Skanti Maritime Antenna
Suitable for external use in either marine or fixed applications. Fully sealed marinised antenna with no moving parts. Requires separate pole mount assembly.
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Passive Antenna
A rugged passive Iridium antenna designed to operate in harsh environments. The base is milled from aluminium and hard anodised giving an attractive green finish, which is mechanically resilient and resistant to corrosion.
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Active Antenna
Designed for harsh environments, the AD510-10 consists of two RHCP dipole antennae housed within 4mm thick GRP radomes mounted on a common base. One antenna is for signal transmission and one for reception.
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Antenna Portable Auxiliary with 5 feet cable
Magnetic mount, pocket-sized antenna travels with you from car to car, providing improved reception. Must have large metallic surface to mount antenna (40 inches square).
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Mobile Magnet Mount Antenna with 5 Metre Cable
Uses Magnetic mounts to secure antenna to large metallic surface such as a vehicle rooftop. (requires 40 inches square metallic surface).
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Antenna Adaptor
Required for connection to all external antenna options. Must be rotated to an upright position when fitted.
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Data Interface Kit
Using your computer and an Iridium satellite phone, you can connect to the Internet or a corporate network from virtually anywhere in the world, allowing you to browse the web, send and receive email and transfer files.
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RS232 Data Adapter
Allows for connection between the SS9500 or SS9505 handset and a PC to give data transfer capability. Handset must be data ready. Kit includes adapter, connecting lead, handset stand, licence software and neoprene carry case.
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AC Travel Charger with International Plug Kit
Power source when on the move. Comes complete with 4 international plug type adaptors for use in most countries. Charges battery in approximately 2.5 hours.
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DC charger (cigar lighter adaptor)
Power source for in vehicle use that charges battery in approximately 2.5 hours.
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Battery Options
Standard battery gives talk time of 2 hours and 20 hours standby. High Capacity battery gives talk time of 3.2 hours and 30 hours standby.
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Leather Case
Available for both the Iridium SS9500 and the SS9505
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Cables
Flexible Cable Tails 0.5m RG223 Cable term. FEM NTYPE / Male NTYPE
0.5m RG223 Cable term. FEM NTYPE / Male TNCTYPE
10m, 15m, 20m and 25m Cable Male N Connectors both ends