FAQ

While, for many hunters, a cell phone is adequate, for others, a satellite phone is the only option while hunting. Satellite phones have been around for decades, but recent technological advances have made them more affordable and reliable. Here are some features to look for when selecting a satellite phone. The first question you should ask is whether to rent or purchase a satphone. Amerincan Satellite & Canada Satellite only rent Iridium phones because of our confidence in their performance globally under extreme conditions. A belief shared by the US Military, NATO, countless first responders and NGOs worldwide. Where will you be hunting? Many companies provide limited converge. Iridium is the only network that offers global coverage, its 66 satellites are always overhead. This gives Iridium phones a leg up in mountainous regions and northern hunting grounds. The Inmarsat ISAT2 Handset relies on a line of sight to the satellites positioned over the equator. This creates challenges the further north you go, because of uneven terrain. The Iridium Extreme is a durable, lightweight, rugged satellite phone built for extreme environments. It is also waterproof and built to US Military standards for toughness. I is the only satellite phone that meets Mil Spec 810 military requirements for ingress protection (67). The Iridium Extreme comes with a Standard battery that provides up to 4 hours or talk time and 30 hours of standby battery time. Higher capacity batteries are available for purchase and solar chargers. Guaranteed global coverage with no roaming charges, the ability to send and receive SMS messages. GPS location tracking and SOS capability can be coupled with Global Rescue, providing another layer of peace of mind for those on the hunt or those at home waitng for their return.