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About the Iridium 9505a Satellite Phone |
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$1395.00 |
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This handheld satellite phone is smaller, lighter and more resistant to water, dust and shock than any previous satellite phone. It's ideal for industrial and rugged conditions, while still maintaining a very sleek professional appearance.
Business, adventure, or pleasure, you can stay in touch across seas and time zones, in remote locations and on the go. One global satellite phone number is all you need, throughout the entire world, to keep connected.
The Motorola 9505a world phone includes standard features such as Vibracall alert, 21 language choices and is internet/data ready (data kit required). |
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| Service Highlights |
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- Worldwide Coverage from Pole to Pole
- Tested, reliable and trusted handset for the professional and recreational user
- Free Incoming Calls
- Optional "Two Stage" Dialing feature gives callers the convenience of a US phone number when calling you
- Outgoing Call Rate: $1.39 per minute from anywhere in the world
- Text Messaging (Free Incoming)
- Voicemail
- Data available at 9.6 Kbps (requires data kit sold separately)
- 24 hour technical support
- 1 Year Warranty (includes parts and labor)
- Our Recommendation: You should get this phone if you need a proven portable, handheld satellite phone with full global coverage, including the oceans and poles
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| Service Details |
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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). Iridium runs on a constellation of low-earth orbiting (LEO) satellites operated by Boeing. Iridium delivers essential communications services worldwide.
Standard Service Fees
| One-Time Activation |
Service Plan |
Voicemail Access |
Data Service* (optional) |
Technical Support |
| $50 |
IRIDREGA $41.95 per month |
$10 per month (optional) |
FREE |
FREE |
| $50 |
IRIDPRF1A $44.95 per month |
included |
FREE |
FREE |
Airtime Rates
| Outgoing Calls and Data |
Iridium to Iridium Calls |
Incoming Calls |
Incoming Email / SMS Messages |
Outgoing SMS Messaging |
IRIDREGA $1.50 per minute |
IRIDREGA $0.99 per minute |
IRIDREGA FREE * |
IRIDREGA FREE |
IRIDREGA $0.75 per message |
IRIDPRF1A $1.39 per minute |
IRIDPRF1A $0.99 per minute |
IRIDPRF1A FREE * |
IRIDPRF1A FREE |
IRIDPRF1A $0.75 per message |
* If you use the optional 2-Stage Dialing feature, incoming calls are billed at a rate of $1.65 per minute
Data is available at no extra charge, however the purchase of a data kit is required for laptop connectivity. Incoming E-mails, up to 120 characters, are received on the LCD of the hand set, for free and do not require the data kit.
All Iridium satellite phone purchases include FREE incoming e-mail and text messages of up to 120 characters.
Click Here to send a free text message! |
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| Coverage |
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This map depicts Iridium's expectations of coverage. This map does not represent a guarantee of service.
Iridium complies with US embargo restrictions and as a result the following countries may not permit the use of Iridium Satellite phones or coverage may not be available: Myanmar (formerly Burma), Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, North Sri Lanka (temporarily opened for disaster relief), and Syria. |
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| Optional Accessories |
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 Lithium-Ion Battery $95.00

|  Data Kit $229.00

|  Solar Charger $395.00

|  Pelican Case (1200 Series) $49.95

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| Handset Specifications |
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Features
- Quick Access Interface
- Water, shock & dust resistant for rugged environments
- Data Capable (use your satellite phone to transmit data with an optional Data Kit)
- 21 Language Choices for Prompts
- Vibracall Alert
- Illuminated holographic display
Specifications
- Dimensions: 6.2" (L) x 2.4" (W) x 2.2" (D)
- Weight: 375g (13.2 oz)
Battery
- Provides up to 30 hours of standby time with high capacity battery
- Provides up to 3.2 hours of talk time with high capacity battery
Display
- 4 x 16 character Illuminated Graphic Display
- Illuminated Holographic Display
Calling
- Auto Redial Notification
- Call Barring
- Call Forwarding - Unconditional, mobile subscriber busy, subscriber not reachable
- Clear Last Digit/Clear All Digits
- Fixed Dialing
- International Access Key Sequence (+ key)
- Mailbox for Numeric & Text (120 characters)
- Quick Access Interface
- Selectable Keypad tone (3 choices)
- Selectable Ringer tone (10 choices)
- Keypad Disable
- Unanswered Call Indicator
- Volume Adjustment (earpiece or ringer)
Memory
- 100 Alpha and Numeric Memory Storage
- Last 10 Numbers Dialed
- Name Storage (recall by name or location)
- Memory Scroll by Location
- 32-Digit Number Capacity Phone Book
- 16-Digit Name Tag
- One-Touch Dialing
- Subscriber Identity Module Card (additional memory storage)
Indicators / Alerts
- Battery Meter
- Signal Strength Meter
Visual / Audible
- Battery Meter (always shown in display)
- Illuminated Keypad
- Low Battery Warning
- Status Review of Features
- Visual Display of Volume Settings
Usage Control
- Automatic Display Call Timer
- Automatic Lock
- Call Restrictions
- Display Call Timers (last call / total calls)
- Display/Change Unlock Code
- Electronic Lock
- Programmable Audible Call Timer
- Subscriber Identity Module PIN Availability (security code)
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