Iridium
📡 Iridium
Iridium 9575 Extreme
★★★★★
The Iridium 9575 Extreme is the toughest satellite phone with true global coverage, perfect for extreme adventures.
🌍Global (pole-to-pole)
🔋4 hours talk, 30 hours standby
$1,395View Details →
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Satellite Phones
When cellular coverage ends, satellite phones keep you connected. Compare devices for adventurers, remote workers, emergency preparedness, and global travelers.
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Adventures
Hiking, climbing, expeditions
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Maritime
Boating & sailing
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Emergency
Disaster preparedness
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Remote Work
Off-grid locations
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Garmin
📡 Iridium
Garmin inReach Mini 2
★★★★★
The Garmin inReach Mini 2 is a compact satellite communicator perfect for hikers and adventurers who need emergency connectivity.
🌍Global
🔋14 days tracking mode
$399View Details →
Thuraya
📡 Thuraya
Thuraya X5-Touch
★★★★★
The Thuraya X5-Touch combines a full Android smartphone with satellite connectivity for areas with spotty cellular coverage.
🌍Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia
🔋6 hours talk, 100 hours standby
$1,299View Details →
Satellite Networks Compared
Iridium
- ✓True global coverage (pole-to-pole)
- ✓66 satellites in LEO orbit
- ✓Best for extreme locations
- -Higher airtime costs
Thuraya
- ✓Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia
- ✓Dual-mode phones (SAT + GSM)
- ✓More affordable plans
- -No Americas coverage
Globalstar
- ✓Americas, Europe, parts of Asia
- ✓Affordable devices & plans
- ✓Good for SPOT devices
- -Coverage gaps in some areas
Need Help Choosing?
Consider where you'll use it most. Iridium for global adventures, Thuraya for Eastern Hemisphere, Globalstar for budget-friendly Americas coverage.