The In's And Out's Of A Sat Phone

Satellite phones are enjoying a surge in popularity. More and more companies are trying to capitalize on this popularity by producing them for the consumers. Anyone casually traveling can enjoy one of these handy workable phones due to the downturn in prices. Australia is one place where these phones see alot of action because from the continent direct dialing can be made to anyone anywhere in the world. Additionally they can fax information as well as receive and send data. All these options work great over and allow communication on standard telephone networks.

Unless you travel off the beaten path more than usual, you might not realize how useful these phones are. The main uses for a sat phone is communication in areas where traditional service is not available and reliable service is necessary. They have become the preferred choice of many travelers now. The reliability of these phones is without question and is a lifeline in disasters when all other communication is no longer functioning. Natural disasters or political unrest is usually reasons why in country communication is cut off to the outside world.

The reasons forgetting and using a satellite phone is usually plain for anyone to see, however let's examine some reasons for not getting or needing one. When you consider that the size and weight of a satellite phone is comparable to a standard cell phone, installation is no longer a undesirable reason. The biggest reason for not getting a satellite phone is the cost of using it. Calls are charged by the minute, in addition to paying for network access; unlike unlimited calling on many cell phone plans. Other troubling issues include being issued a international number that is even more expensive when someone calls you.

If you want to have a device with which other people can call you, while you are away traveling, there is nothing quite as good as a sat phone. You will not generally be using the sat phone for getting very chatty because of the cost, but it makes the essential communication needed possible. You can also get voice mail messages too.

Many of the newer sat phones have what is called dual mode functionality. This is really incredible because it allows you to use one handset for making satellite calls as well as cell calls. For people that travel in and out of cell service areas this becomes and incredible tool. There is the option of your regular low cost cell phone and the emergency coverage of a sat phone as well.