Satellite Phone Goes Where No Cell Phone Can

Cell phones work almost anywhere…anywhere, that is, that’s within range of a cellular tower. If you want to work or play in more remote locations, a mobile satellite phone can keep you connected. Satellite phones are starting to provide many of the features and designs of cell phones.

Cellular phones rely on signals from fixed wireless networks. Tall buildings sometimes and mountain ranges almost always disrupt that coverage. All a satellite phone needs is line of sight to the sky. The phone gets it signal from a vast network of satellites in the earth’s atmosphere. This network provides near global coverage.

GMS phones are great communication tools for adventure travelers who want to go off the beaten path. The phones can be carried deep into the woods, high up on the mountain or to the remote island. Moblie phones can also be used at sea.

New GSM mobile phones combine satellite and cellular technology into a single handset. The phone functions as a regular cell phone on GSM networks when they are in range. When there is no GSM signal, the phone automatically switches to a satellite network. Some handsets also incorporate GPS technology to help users pinpoint their location.

Moblie phones are available with voice mail, SMS and Internet access. Larger terminal-type satellite phones can download video files. Just like cell phones, satellite phones require some sort of service contract or prepaid minutes. Satellite phones are available to rent for those short-term forays into unknown territory.

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Author Notes:

Wendy Whittaker contributes and publishes news editorial to http://www.1st-in-cell-phones.com. A cellular phone industry resource featuring articles, comparisons and reviews of cellular phone and service plans.