How Much Does A Satellite Phone Cost In 2023?
The cost of having satellite phone service depends on the type of plan and the options included. There is no long distance or roaming fees when you subscribe to either of the top 2, Iridium or Inmarsat sat phone networks in 2023.
Globalstar’s network is more regionally focused so if you travel outside of the United States, Canada or the Caribbean Islands, their roaming charges will apply. You should always stay aware of the rates to keep costs down! Pick the best plan for your needs.
Satellite phones typically vary in price from $400 to over $1,500. In addition to sat phone cost you need a satellite service provider to connect with the network for phone service.
Generally speaking current choices are to purchase a monthly or prepaid plan from $30/month to a $4000 prepaid SIM. Depending on your provider, voice calls range from $.0.15 to $2.00 a minute. Satellite calls between different satellite networks can be more expensive. Please read up on voice calls, sms text messaging, and incoming call charges with your satphone provider.
Sometimes costs saved are not defined by dollars. An important side note I'd like to touch on as a service announcement to our readers is to Please check with the U.S. Dept of State before traveling abroad with a satellite mobile device. They will inform you of any advisories, restrictions or country specific bans.
Sat Phone Cost Breakdown - Iridium and Inmarsat
The cost of using a satellite phone varies depending on the type of data plan a subscriber chooses. Iridium Network for example offers a wide range of choices that are highly reliable with a minimum of 10 minutes ($54.99) with additional minutes for $1.49 per minute. Their menu’s 1,000-minute maximum ($929.99) charges $1.10 per each additional minute. Iridium also offers annual sat service plans and prepaid SIM cards ranging from 75 minutes ($159; valid one month) to 5,000 minutes ($3,899; valid 24 months). Their regional prepaid options range from 200 minutes ($225) to 500 minutes ($461) and are valid for 6 to 12 months.
Top current cost saver is the rugged Iridium 9555 model available at the 2024 sat phone guide and Satellite Phone Store.
Inmarsat IsatPhone 2 highlights are even more cost friendly.
$94.49/month Inmarsat Network Airtime Plan
$50 activation fee
100 minutes/month incoming or outgoing
12-month term applies
$238.98 includes activation and first two months service
Free IsatPhone 2 Handset ($749 Value)
Bonus items:
Free IsatPhone 2 Case ($45 Value)
Included Local Phone Number ($10/month Value)
At writing time it is unclear how long this will stay available and in stock through.
Check in on either of the above offers before you run off to order. Great way to keep your amazon satellite phone cost down in 2024.
Please comment or email me with any tips or experience with these plans.
