Satellite phone

[krinkansas]

anyone have suggestions on a reputable sat phone company to rent from?

 

[idcwby]

I have an Iridium subscription through Blue Sky Satellite and have no issues that way. https://blueskynetwork.com/

 

[krinkansas]

thx. Hunting in Kodiak. I searched there and found a place.

 

[OG10]

If you have never used a sat phone, learn before you go out.This includes everyone who may need to use it. Past experience speaking.

 

[idcwby]

If you have never used a sat phone, learn before you go out.This includes everyone who may need to use it. Past experience speaking.

This is very true. The dialing sequence is different than normal phones. It's even different from each satellite phone provider.

 

[turkeyfever]

I have used this company in the past a couple of times.

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[jimss]

I've had great results with InReach texting. It's likely a chunk cheaper than a Sat Phone?

 

[Jerry M]

Borrowed one from our guide to call the wife when we got snowed in for several days in the mountains of Cascade Montana. Only had a cell signal at the very top of the mountain and we weren't getting there. As stated above the number sequence was different.

 

[Vegas777]

Anyone heard if starlink is gonna offer a sat phone program?

 

[toeheadAR]

Yes, they do but not sure when. I found this 2021 article:
Starlink phone service article

 

[AZ Wildcat]

+1 on the InReach. I've rented sat phones a couple of times and found that, unless having verbal conversations is important, the InReach accomplishes everything I need when I have no cell service and is much more cost effective than sat phones.

 

[SixDemonBag]

I have used both and prefer the Inreach because of the SOS function, weather, etc. I run a Garmin 66i. Texting works great (every time). I just snap it on the pack and use the app on Iphone and its great. GPS native interface/keyboards usually suck so the app is handy. Being able to turn the service on/off when I want is great as well.

I own and use Iridium phones at work and the dialing sequences are clunky at best so memorize them and load up some speed dials!

 

[Lnewton]

I have read great things about the Zoleo. You just connect your smart phone and works anywhere.