An Iridium rental phone could be just the right rental phone for you if you are interested in traveling the world and want to stay in touch with friends, family, and business associates. Iridium uses a sixty-six system of low-Earth orbiting (LEO) satellites that interact with one another to provide truly global coverage so that no matter if you want to scale Mount Everest, raft down the Nile, or visit the Polar Regions, you will always have phone service.
An Iridium rental phone includes an Iridium satellite phone with battery, an AC wall outlet adaptor for charging, an additional battery, a cigarette adaptor, and an international adaptor for your overseas travel. Often satellite phones are bulky and difficult to carry while traveling; however Iridium phones are virtually the same size as a cellular phone. In addition free incoming text messaging (as long as the messages are under 120 characters long) is also included. These messages do not have to be sent from another satellite phone. In fact, anyone with access to any cellular phone or the internet can send you text messages that can be seen on the display of your phone. Each phone comes with a user’s manual and starter guide and also includes a leather case for carrying. An optional waterproof case is also available.
With an Iridium rental phone there is no minimum usage charge and no activation charge. There is only a rental fee for the phone itself and a fee for each minute that you use. The fee for the minutes used is a standard fee and is the same no matter where you are calling from or where you are calling to. Therefore, there are no roaming or long distance charges. In addition, you receive free technical support and detailed billing informing you of each minute that you are charged for. Also, there is no inconvenience of dealing with an international operator when making an overseas call. It is as easy as picking up the phone and dialing the number.