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[R206]Rent A Satellite Phone

by Morten Hansen, Mor

Satellite phones have become an essential part of communicating for businesses, professionals, and even individuals. Sure cell coverage is found in most developed areas but not in more remote areas or undeveloped areas such as third world countries. That's where satellite phones are needed. In fact you can communicate around the world with a Global satellite phone.

Many find themselves working in remote areas – miners, forestry workers, excavation, engineers, and a host of other individuals my find themselves hundreds if not thousands of miles away from the nearest phone service and it is essential that these people have some method of communication especially if there is an emergency. That's where satellite phones come into play. You can quickly and easily communicate with a Global satellite phone.

There are many people who are in dangerous environments and need to have a way of communicating with the outside world. Secret services, military, and even media can find themselves out of touch with the outside world and their Global satellite phone can keep them in touch. In times of danger or in life threatening situations your satellite phone isn't a luxury it's a must.

Satellite phones use the same basic technology as cellular phones. The difference is instead of bouncing signals off of towers they are bouncing signals off of low orbiting satellites. That means there are no restrictions on sending or receiving signals which is why you have around the world coverage. Cellular phones can't offer uninterrupted coverage around the world because they are dependent on towers.

Modern technology means that telephone calls utilizing satellite phones like the Global satellite phone are now crystal clear with very little repeater delay. In fact taking on the new satellite phones is much different than what it was just a few years ago.

You have Global satellite phone coverage in more than 120 countries which means you have coverage in almost all of the world meeting the needs of almost all corporations and professionals that may require these services.

Satellite phones are very reliable and dependable which gives you confidence to be able to reach out and call someone in an emergency or just because you feel like talking.

There is no denying that they are still expensive. It will cost you several dollars a minute but then can you put a price on the security of communication ? Of course you also have the cost of the phone and the cost of your monthly plan.

If you choose a Global satellite phone you will be with the majority who find these phones affordable and reliable as well as easy to pack around and with an excellent battery life. After all when you are out in the middle of no where you can't just be plugging into 110 to charge your satellite phone battery.

And with a reputation for building and providing quality, reliable satellite phones it's no wonder that a Global satellite phone is definitely worth considering. What will you choose ?

Satellite phones are often the only means of communication available to industries related to maritime operations, mining, oil and aviation.

They also play a crucial role during times of natural calamities or for disaster management efforts. Hence the decision to rent or buy a satellite phone must be made keeping in mind the circumstances and usage of the phone itself.

Firstly, one needs to evaluate whether the need for the satellite phone is temporary, recurring or permanent. In case of travelers or adventurers the need is often just temporary. You are going for a one-off vacation to the Sahara desert and a satellite phone is a must. For people with jobs that continuously take them to remote areas like war correspondents working in the field or national geographic documentary photographers, the need for a satellite phone is recurring. And lastly, for corporations and companies that have offices in isolated areas the need for satellite phones is permanent.

Simple logic dictates that when the need is temporary it is better to simply rent a satellite phone rather than invest in buying one. For recurring users and permanent office use, buying is obviously the better solution.

Secondly, you also need to estimate your usage. If on a one off trip also, you intend to use the phone extensively you may need to re-evaluate your decision. The difference in cost per minute between buying and renting the satellite phones can be quite large. If you have high usage it may actually be more beneficial for you to buy the phone rather than keep paying rental fees.

Thirdly, cost can be another factor to determine whether you want to buy or rent a satellite phone. Buying a satellite phone and airtime is an expensive affair. Renting is much cheaper in the short term. Also, rates of satellite phones and airtime charges are decreasing by the day. Some people may prefer to play the waiting game and go rental instead of buying.

Buying a satellite phone can put you back by about a $1000. Add to that the cost of buying extra batteries, a charger, a carry case and an extra antenna and you are looking at anything from $2000 - $2500. Renting a satellite phone on the other hand will cost you barely $30-$50 / week. On the other hand, most satellite phone rental companies require you to rent the phone for at least a week. Also, they count the rent period as starting from the day the phone is shipped to you to the day they receive it back. Lastly, prepaid airtime on a rented phone can cost almost double the cost of getting a good plan for your own phone.

So, whether you decide to buy a satellite phone or rent one is dependent on several factors and only you can decide which option is best for you!

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