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For best performance and reliability, we recommend the Iridium 9500 or 9505/A, which both provide global coverage.

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Iridium Phone Rental Rates

Product Weekly Monthly Daily Info / Ordering 9505/A 9500

Iridium 9505/A $79 $199 $15

Iridium 9500 $59 $169 $10

Iridium Rental Airtime Rates

Service

Cost

Outgoing Calls - Worldwide
$1.75/min or Bundle

Incoming Call from 2 Stage Dialing
$1.75/min or Bundle

Incoming call placed directly to the Iridium international phone number
Free

Incoming SMS
Free

Outgoing SMS (not available on 9500)
$.75/message

Calls to other satellite systems (Inmarsat, Thuraya)
$11.00/min

$100 Deductible Damage Insurance (does not cover loss or theft)
$30.00/rental/unit

Iridium Prepaid Airtime Bundles

We offer a flat rate airtime plan, and several bundled minute plans. With the flat rate plan, usage is billed at a flat $1.75/minute, with no minimum usage requirement. The bundled plan options below offer discounted airtime rates for higher usage levels. When you place your order, select the plan that is best for your projected usage.

Available Bundles

Cost/Minute

Total Cost

30 Minute Prepaid Bundle
$1.59

$47.70

60 Minute Prepaid Bundle
$1.49

$89.40

100 Minute Prepaid Bundle
$1.39

$139.00

200 Minute Prepaid Bundle
$1.39

$278.00

300 Minute Prepaid Bundle
$1.39

$417.00

500 Minute Prepaid Bundle
$1.29

$645.00

1000 Minute Prepaid Bundle
$1.19

$1,190.00

Bundle Rules and Restrictions

Unused bundle minutes are not refundable.

Outgoing SMS and calls to other satellite systems are not included in bundles. These services, if used, will be billed in addition to the bundle charges.

Minutes used over the purchased bundle minutes are $1.75/minute.

Only one prepaid bundle purchase allowed per rental order, and must be purchased before the rent start date.

Rental orders with more than one phone will have bundled minutes pooled across the multiple phones. If you wish different phones to have different bundles or bundle/flat rate combination, please submit an order for each phone, or call our offices.

Federal USF fee for prepaid airtime is additional.

Competitor Comparison Chart
We continually monitor our competition to make sure our customers receive the best rental value. With hidden fees, upgrades, activation fees, etc., it is difficult to compare pricing across vendors. We present our rental rates in a straightforward way with no hidden fees or surprises. Our competitor comparison chart shows items you should compare when considering your satellite phone rental vendor.

Please review our Iridium Rental Terms and Conditions.

Iridium 9500 – 9505/A Satellite Phone Features

FREE Accessories Included:

FREE Incoming SMS
(Short Messaging Service)
FREE AC Wall Charger
FREE Leather Holster
FREE User's Manual
FREE Quick Reference Calling Guide
FREE 2 Batteries
FREE International Plug Adapter Kit

Flat Rate Accessories Available:

$10-Additional Battery (2 provided in standard rental)
$15-Auxiliary Antenna with Antenna Adapter
$10-12 Volt DC Cigarette Lighter Adapter
$25-Solar Panel Charger (Cigarette Lighter Adapter Required)
$25-Iridium Data Kit
$10-Watertight Custom Cut Pelican Case

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Please note: We have temporarily suspended our Globalstar rental program due to Globalstar network availability problems.

Globalstar Phone Rental Rates

Product	Weekly	Monthly	Daily	Airtime (per minute)	Info / Ordering
Globalstar GSP-1600	$19	$75	$ 5	$1.59

Globalstar GSP-1600 Satellite Phone

Globalstar Satellite Phone Features

FREE Accessories Included:

FREE Voice Mail
FREE AC Wall Charger
FREE 2 Hi-Cap Lithium Ion Battery
FREE User's Manual
FREE Quick Reference Calling Guide

Flat Rate Accessories Available:

$10-Additional Battery (2 provided in standard rental)
$10-DC Auto Adapter
$25-Solar Panel Charger (Cigarette Lighter Adapter Required)
$25-Data Kit
$10-Watertight Custom Cut Pelican Case

Burst Data for Direct Internet Access (#777)

Cost is determined by the length of each burst data session.

1-15 seconds, $.40
16-30 seconds, $.80
31-60 seconds, $1.60
Over 60 seconds, $1.60/minute, billed in 30 second increments

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Product	Weekly	Monthly	Daily	Info / Ordering	9505/A	9500
Iridium 9505/A	$79	$199	$15
Iridium 9500	$59	$169	$10

Service	Cost
Outgoing Calls - Worldwide	$1.75/min or Bundle
Incoming Call from 2 Stage Dialing	$1.75/min or Bundle
Incoming call placed directly to the Iridium international phone number	Free
Incoming SMS	Free
Outgoing SMS (not available on 9500)	$.75/message
Calls to other satellite systems (Inmarsat, Thuraya)	$11.00/min
$100 Deductible Damage Insurance (does not cover loss or theft)	$30.00/rental/unit

Available Bundles	Cost/Minute	Total Cost
30 Minute Prepaid Bundle	$1.59	$47.70
60 Minute Prepaid Bundle	$1.49	$89.40
100 Minute Prepaid Bundle	$1.39	$139.00
200 Minute Prepaid Bundle	$1.39	$278.00
300 Minute Prepaid Bundle	$1.39	$417.00
500 Minute Prepaid Bundle	$1.29	$645.00
1000 Minute Prepaid Bundle	$1.19	$1,190.00
Bundle Rules and Restrictions Unused bundle minutes are not refundable. Outgoing SMS and calls to other satellite systems are not included in bundles. These services, if used, will be billed in addition to the bundle charges. Minutes used over the purchased bundle minutes are $1.75/minute. Only one prepaid bundle purchase allowed per rental order, and must be purchased before the rent start date. Rental orders with more than one phone will have bundled minutes pooled across the multiple phones. If you wish different phones to have different bundles or bundle/flat rate combination, please submit an order for each phone, or call our offices. Federal USF fee for prepaid airtime is additional.