Iridium Satellite Phone Rental
For people who seldom travel to remote areas with minimal or no cellular coverage, a satellite phone rental is a more cost-effective solution than buying one. However, if your budget allows, you can always purchase a full satellite phone kit and store it for infrequent use or apocalyptic emergencies.
Iridium is a global and reliable satellite communications provider offering global coverage, pole-to-pole, across the oceans and air. It’s global constellation of 66 cross-linked Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites is a superior infrastructure providing voice and data satellite communications.
Iridium Rental Options
It’s a quick and easy process to rent an Iridium satellite phone in Canada. Review the Iridium phone models to decide which is best suited for your trip and then book your phone as soon as possible to make sure the selected model is available. Once reserved, your Iridium satellite phone rental will be delivered before you depart on your journey.
Phones and Accessories
The Iridium rentals come in several packages with various accessories. If you need internet connectivity as well as voice, external Wi-Fi hotspot devices can be included. Although most rentals come with a charger and extra batteries, the Solio BOLT Solar Charger and Battery can be rented as a backup.
Iridium 9555
For the Iridium 9555, a satellite phone rental in Canada can start from less than $5 a day, depending on the rental duration. This small yet powerful phone is lightweight, durable and easy to use. It has 4 hours of talk time and 30 hours standby power with an integrated speakerphone and improved messaging capabilities.
The Iridium 9555 satellite phone rental can be rented with full global coverage or coverage just for Canada and Alaska. Global call rates differ on the call type and package, so for example a call made within Canada or Alaska will cost $1.69 per minute whereas calls made from anywhere within the Iridium network (Iridium to Iridium) is $1.27 per minute.
Iridium 9555 Packages
Accessories for the Iridium 9555 satellite phone packages include a phone holster, AC travel charger, interface cables, and a waterproof Pelican case. And, if you need to access internet services, you can choose a bundle with the Inmarsat iSavi Wi-Fi Satellite Hotspot or Hughes 9202 BGAN Satellite Internet Terminal for high-quality data communication.
Iridium 9575
The Iridium 9575 satellite phone rental has several packages for voice and data with global or Canada and Alaska coverage. This phone model has military-grade durability, an ingress protection of IP65 and is dust proof, shock and water resistant. It’s enhanced features include location awareness, emergency options, and Google Mapping services.
Iridium 9575 Packages
The phone bundles also come with an array of accessories such as a charger, adapters, a USB data cable, and a magnetic mounted antenna. For data and internet access, you can opt for the satellite phone and the Hughes 9202 BGAN Portable Satellite Internet Terminal. This is a secure, reliable and light unit that allows multiple devices to connect for all data services.