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Satellite Phones

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Description:

So why Satellite Phones and Data ?

Traditional mobile phones need lots of ground stations, where satellites cover a huge area, in the case of Inmarsat, each satellite covers more than a third of the globe, this allows for global communications without restriction, and totally eliminates roaming (inbound call charges) as well as the need to subscribe to  (or be monitored by) an in country
mobile operator.

Only a few years ago, satellite traffic was inherently expensive, but now, its cheaper to call internationally at fixed rates on a satellite phone than with your mobile phone provider.

The same applies to the Internet, where with Inmarsat BGAN you can achieve up-to 462kbps, anywhere in the world.
Brief description: Satellite Phones are way cheaper, no roaming charges