The Iridium 9555 is not only the smallest phone Iridium has ever made, it is also the most powerful. With a significantly reduced footprint from our previous phone, more hand-friendly form factor, and aerodynamic features such as an internally stowed antenna.
From distant rigs to pitching decks, baking deserts to frozen ice packs, the Iridium 9555 satellite phone can handle any environment. It is small but determined, sleek but industrial grade, easy to use but powerful. It is every bit as rugged as previous Iridium handsets - still resistant to water, dust and shock - but streamlined and packed with innovative new features.
The Iridium 9555 is the ultimate in dependable mobile communications. It is a ruggedly built tool, not a toy. It won't play games, take pictures, or play MP3s. What it will do is work. Everywhere. Without exception. It is engineered to withstand the world's toughest environments, so the world's toughest customers can depend on it as a critical lifeline whenever and wherever need takes them.
Highlights
- Worldwide coverage from pole to pole
- Tested, reliable and trusted handset for the professional user
- Free Incoming Calls
- Text Messaging (Free Incoming)
- 24 hour technical support
- 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
- Voicemail
- Data connection ready (requires USB to Mini USB Cable and software - included in your kit)
- 1 Year Warranty (includes parts and labor)
- Our Recommendation: You should get this phone if you need a proven handheld satellite phone with full global coverage and weight and data capability are important factors
Coverage
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: Cuba, Iran, North Korea. For some countries a permit is required in order to possess and operate a satellite phone, i.e. China, India, Myanmar. Please check either with the state department or local authorities if a permit is required.
Service Details
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 $47.95 per month |
$10 per month (optional) |
FREE |
FREE |
$50 |
IRIDPRF1A $53.00 per month |
included |
FREE |
FREE |
Please note: You will be receiving the activation forms and a credit application with your phone. These forms have to be sent in in order to activate the service. You can specify the service you chose for your phone on the activation forms.
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
Incoming E-mails, up to 120 characters, are received on the LCD of the handset for free.
All Iridium satellite phone purchases include FREE incoming e-mail and text messages of up to 120 characters.