satellite phone rental Purchasing a satellite phone is a sizeable investment. Between the cost of the service and the cost of the hardware, one should not be surprised to end up spending in excess of $4,000 to own and operate a satellite phone. When considering the costs involved with purchasing a satellite phone, it is important to know exactly what it is you're buying, what it can be used for, and which brand/service to choose from. Satellite phone rental allows those interested in purchasing a satellite phone to check out some of the different types, be it tri-band, fixed or standard, without actually having to commit to any one. (Some satellite phones are laptop sized whilst others are handheld. Some satellite phone's satellites orbit the earth whilst others are in fixed positions. Which is the best fit for where you'll be and what you'll be doing?) Another reason that people might choose to rent a satellite phone instead of buying is if they are going to be using it for short term purposes, I.E a vacation in some kind of remote wilderness or a job in a remote office outside of standard phone line / cellular network range. Some features that are common to most satellite phone rentals are as follows: Monthly or daily rental rates Voice mail Choice of handset / laptop unit (sms) Text messaging Extensive accessory packs 24 hr available customer service Pre-paid return pack With most satellite phone rental services, most incoming calls are going to be free. As for outgoing rates, they tend to vary significantly from one carrier to the next, and can cost anywhere from $2 / minute to $6 / minute. If you are in the market for a satellite phone rental, there are a couple of things to be on the lookout for: Activation fee: Some services charge an activation fee that can add significant costs to the service. Flate rate minimum charges incurred on daily/monthly basis. ============================================================================ > > > Take a look at our detailed SATELLITE PHONE SERVICES info ============================================================================

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