satellite phone rentals

 
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Click to enlarge 		"The one true solution where there is no other means of communication".

‘Now smaller, lighter and more resistant to water, dust and shock than previous phones, this new addition is ideal for industrial or rugged conditions, yet appealing to the traveling professional.

Whether it’s business, adventure, or pleasure, you can stay in touch across seas and time zones, in remote locations and on the go. One telephone number, through the use of a mini personal subscriber identity module (SIM) card, can help keep you connected.’

Key Specifications
• Talktime Battery Life: Up to 2.4 hours with standard battery
• Standby Battery Life: Up to 24 hours with standard battery*
• Weight: 375 grams without cassette
• 100 memory locations
• Advanced features: Last 10 numbers dialed, one touch dialing, 10 selectable ringer tones, 3 selectable keypad tones
Package includes:
• AC Travel Charger w/ Int'l Plug Kit
• Battery Standard Capacity (Lithium Ion 1200 mAh)
• Battery High Capacity (Lithium Ion 1900 mAh)
• Short Form Instructions
• Antenna Adapter
• Antenna, Portable Auxiliary
• DC Auto Accessory Adapter
• Leather Holster
• Lanyard Wriststrap
• Soft carry bag

How It Works
‘The Iridium Satellite System is the only provider of truly global, truly mobile satellite voice and data solutions with complete coverage of the Earth (including oceans, airways and Polar regions). Through a constellation of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO) satellites operated by Boeing, Iridium delivers essential communications services to and from remote areas where terrestrial communications are not available. The service is ideally suited for industrial applications such as heavy construction, defense/military, emergency services, maritime, mining, forestry, oil and gas and aviation.’
 
 

Satellite Rental Pricing
Pricing
Daily $45 NZD
Weekly $155 NZD
Monthly $450 NZD
 

Call Charges
The tables below detail call rates for calls via the Iridium satellite network inside & outside the ‘Australian Territory’.
Prices are in NZD ($) and are shown on a per minute basis. (All pricing excludes GST).

Charges for Iridium Calls – Inside the Australian Territory
Voice Calls (Iridium to PSTN)
Calls originating and terminating within the Territory. 		$3.49 per minute
Text Message $0.99 per Text
Voice Calls (Iridium to Iridium)
Calls originating within the Territory. 		$3.49 per minute
Iridium to other Satellite Systems $30.00 per minute
Iridium to service Provider’s Customer Care No charge
Iridium to Personal Mailbox Access
(Personal Mailbox access from a PSTN is charged at the applicable PSTN rate)		 $3.49 per minute

Note: Calls between Australia & New Zealand & vice versa are priced on the above pricing.

Charges for Iridium Calls – Outside the Australian Territory
Voice Calls (Iridium-PSTN)
Calls originating or terminating outside the Territory 		$4.99 per minute
Text Message $1.50 per Text
Voice Calls (Iridium to Iridium)
Calls originating outside the Territory. 		$4.99 per minute
Iridium to Other Satellite Systems $30.00 per minute
Iridium to service Provider’s Customer Care No charge
Iridium to Personal Mailbox Access
(Personal Mailbox access from a PSTN is charged at the applicable PSTN rate)		 $4.99 per minute
 
Rules and Definitions
Australian Territory Australia and its territorial waters up to 200 nautical miles and in no event including Antarctica.
New Zealand Territory New Zealand and its territorial waters up to 12 nautical miles and in no event including Antarctica.
 
Calls to Iridium Phones (payable by Sender)
Landline (Telecom) to Iridium Approx. $7.00 per minute
Cellphone to Iridium Approx. $17.00 per minute
Text Messages from Iridium Website Free
Text Messages from Telecom Cellular Normal Texting rate
Text Messages from Vodafone Cellular Not possible at present

Package includes:
• AC Travel Charger w/ Int'l Plug Kit
• Battery Standard Capacity (Lithium Ion 1200 mAh)
• Battery High Capacity (Lithium Ion 1900 mAh)
• Short Form Instructions
• Antenna Adapter
• Antenna, Portable Auxiliary
• DC Auto Accessory Adapter
• Leather Holster
• Lanyard Wriststrap
• Soft carry bag