Satellite Phone Rental

Satellite Phone Rental

Your online resource for information and links to service providers offering satellite phone rental plans designed to meet your needs. 

Satellite Phone Rental - Reliable and Cost Effective

Renting a satellite phone is a cost-effective way to help you stay connected wherever you are... even in the most remote locations on earth.

In recent years, satellite phones have become much more reliable and cost effective due to addition of new communication satellites.

There are several commercial satellite phone companies now offering phone service, including ACeS, Iridium, Thuraya, Inmarsat & Globalstar systems.  Coverage varies, depending on the architecture of each system.  

Some systems such as Iridium and Globalstar offer global coverage that includes most of the earth while others, such as Thuraya and ACeS provide limited coverage for specific regions. 

While satellite phones have come down in price dramatically, they are still relatively pricey compared to the average cell phone.  Prices of these devices range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, depending on the system. Rather than buying the satellite phone outright, you might consider renting one.

Benefits of Renting

Here are some of the benefits of renting a satellite phone:

1. You will save on the upfront cost of purchasing an expensive handset and a service contract.  Renting a phone is much more cost effective than buying one, especially if you only need it for a short time, or on an infrequent basis. 

2. You will not be responsible for maintenance of the phone after the warranty expires.   

3. As new phones and technology become available, you will not be limited by the phone you have purchased. 

4. You can commit to a short-term rental agreement rather than a lengthy contract. 

Rental Costs

Each satellite phone company offers a different range of handsets, services, coverage areas and rental plans, so you should do some comparison-shopping to find a plan that best suits your needs.    

Many satellite phone companies offer daily, weekly and monthly rental plans plus airtime charges, with plans starting at about $5.99 per day or   $49.00 per week and up.  Satellite  airtime rates generally range from $1.00 to $2.00 per minute or more, with free incoming voice and text messages and toll free customer service numbers.  Rates vary of course, depending on the service provider and calling plan. 

One prominent online phone rental provider recently advertized a pre-paid plan starting at 85 cents per minute and a weekly plan of $19.00 per week, so the bargains are out there if you look around. 

In addition to the phone handset, most phone rentals include voice mail, free incoming calls, accessories, and 24/7 global customer support.   

Where to Find

There are a links to a number of satellite phone service providers on this site who offer satellite rentals for daily, weekly, and monthly rates.  Be sure to check out these providers for more information about a phone rental plan that will be perfect for wherever you go.