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If you’re in the middle of nowhere, a sat phone can be a lifesaver, so it’s important to understand the differences. The Iridium Extreme is one of the best satellite phones, a long battery life and military grade technology. It is shockproof, dustproof, and water resistant. The phone also comes with a customizable GPS, emergency SOS, and military-grade 810F durability and is compatible with GEO’s Besides the Iridium Extreme, the Inmarsat 9555 Satellite Phone offers the same voice and text functionality. Also provides a user-friendly interface. While not as durable as the 9575, and without GPS, it is a lower cost per unit. It’s also waterproof and has an IP54 water-resistant rating for ingress protection. THe 9555 is perfect for emergency backups at the office or known locations. We do not suggest this unit for extreme environments. Iridium GO! sat phone pairs via Bluetooth with your smartphone for travelers. It is extremely durable, has hands free functionality, and meets industrial standards. It has a user-friendly interface, whereas some other sat phones can be confusing. Iridium GO! also comes with a battery charger, USB cord, and adapter antenna. The Iridium GO! comes with a data CD, international plug kit, and an AC travel charger. The Inmarsat ISAT2 offers 99.2% reliability, with coverage over most of the world. A geostationary network. The satellites are positioned over the equator, so the farther north or south from the equator you are creates a line of sight easily obstructed. This makes it harder to connect because of the terrain (being in a valley, or mountainous region, especially buildings). Above the 68th parallels or the of the world’s population. Its large a very reliable option for travelers. Its rugged design is sturdy, provides high-quality voice, supports Bluetooth, GSM style interface, Gorilla Glass screen, as well as being GPS compatible for tracking or rescue services such as GEO’s and has a long battery life, and its user interface is simple. Thuraya is another option for those who may only need satellite comms in Europe, Africa and the Middle East region over to Australia and up to Japan. This unit provides quality voice and text services. A friendly user interface makes this a popular unit for those regions. It is not a phone we suggest travelers or hunter use.