The most common satellite phones in the market are the ones using the mobile satellite networks like Iridium, Inmarsat, SkyTerra/MSV/MSAT. These telephones operate like any other common mobile or fixed telephone; they can receive calls from or make calls to any telephone in the world, as long as you are within the coverage area of the satellite.

Depending on the model of the equipment and the service chosen, the satellite phones can also:

• - Send and Receive short messages (SMS).
• - Transfer data for sending and receiving files and email.
• - Access the Internet.
• - Hold Videoconferences.
• - Send position reports.

Portable Equipment

• > Inmarsat BGAN
• - Thrane & Thrane Explorer 110
• - Thrane & Thrane Explorer 300
• - Thrane & Thrane Explorer 500
• - Thrane & Thrane Explorer 700
• - Hughes 9201
• - AdValue - WideEye – Sabre1


• > Iridium Portátil
• - Iridium 9555
• - Iridium 9505A

Vehicle Equipment

• > Inmarsat BGAN
• - Thrane & Thrane Explorer 727
• - Hughes 9250


• > Vehicle Iridium
• – Docking for vehicles, ASE Iridium 9505A
• – Docking for vehicles, BEAM Iridium 9555
• – Vehicle BEAM
• - Vehicle EMS Skyconnect


• > MSV/MSAT
• - Vehicle Hughes MSAT G2

Fixed Equipment

• > Inmarsat BGAN
• - Optional fixed mounting for portable devices – Thrane & Thrane
• - Optional fixed mounting for portable devices – Hughes


• > Fixed Iridium
• - Thrane & Thrane Sailor SC4000
• – Fixed BEAM
• – Fixed EMS Skyconnect


• > MSV/MSAT
• - fixed Hughes MSAT G2

• > Marine Equipment
• > Aeronautic Equipment