What is the coverage area for the Iridium satellite phones?
The Iridium satellite phones are capable of making and receiving calls all over the world, including the North and South poles and the oceans. The only exceptions will be those areas restricted by the U.S. Department of State. Currently, restricted areas include: Hungary, Poland, North Korea, and North Sri Lanka.
The Iridium satellite phones are capable of making and receiving calls all over the world, including the North and South poles and the oceans. The only exceptions will be those areas restricted by the U.S. Department of State. Currently, restricted areas only include North Korea. • Are there any long-distance or roaming charges? No roaming. No long-distance fees. No coverage maps. • Can I use my Iridium satellite phone indoors? No. Successful use of the phone indoors will be limited without the use of an external Iridium antenna, such as a fixed mast antenna. • Can I use my Iridium satellite phone in my car? Successful use of the phone in your car will be limited without the use of the Iridium portable auxiliary antenna that magnetically attaches to the roof of your car. • How big are Iridium satellite phones? • The 9500 satellite phone is 7.5″ H (with antenna folded down) x 2.5″ W x 2.75″ D (with antenna). The 9500 antenna is 7.5″ H. • The 9505 and 9505A satellite phone is 6.25″ H (wi
