The iSatPhone Pro delivers on the promise that satellite phones can be both affordable and reliable, by combining a durable handset with groundbreaking low airtime rates.
Utilizing inmarsat, one of the world's leading satellite communications, the iSatPhone Pro offers exceptionally clear voice quality and an unprecedented ease of use. It offers an intuitive GSM-style interface, a high-visibility color screen and a larger keypad for easy dialing with gloves on.
The imarsat iSatPhone Pro is one of the smallest and lightest satellite phones available in the market. It offers the essential services expected from a satellite phone: telephony, voicemail, text and email messaging and GPS location data.
Highlights
- Extensive global coverage
- Durable satellite phone for the adventurous traveler
- GPS location data
- 24 hour technical support
- Free Incoming Calls
- 1 Year Warranty (includes parts and labor)
- Outgoing Call Rate: From $0.85 per minute from anywhere in the world
- Text Messaging (Free Incoming)
- Voicemail
- Our Recommendation: You should get this phone if you need an economical, portable, handheld satellite phone
Coverage

This map depicts Inmarsat's expectations of coverage . This map does not represent a guarantee of service. The availability of service at the edge of coverage fluctuates depending on various conditions.
Inmarsat complies with US embargo restrictions and as a result the following countries may not permit the use of Inmarsat 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 inmarsat Satellite System operates on a global
basis from launch over the three Inmarsat-4 satellites, which have an
expected operational lifetime into the 2020s. These inmarsat satellites
operate in a geo-stationary orbit.
Global Plans
POSTPAID BASIC SUBSCRIPTION |
BASIC |
BASIC 30 |
BASIC 60 |
Free Minutes per month |
10 |
30 |
60 |
Subscription Fee per month |
$ 34.50 |
$ 54.50 |
$ 65.00 |
Calls to Landlines, Voicemail, Data MtF and Mobile Phones^ |
$ 0.89/min |
$ 0.89/min |
$ 0.85/min |
Call to BGAN.FBB/SBB Voice |
$ 0.79/min |
$ 0.79/min |
$ 0.79/min |
IsatPhone (GSPS) Voice
| $ 0.99/min |
$ 0.99/min |
$ 0.99/min |
SMS |
$ 0.45/min |
$ 0.45/min |
$ 0.45/min |
ALL Incoming Calls, SMS and Email |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
* MobileLink +1 2-Stage (Inbound) |
$ 1.80/min |
$ 1.80/min |
$ 1.80/min |
** MobileLink +1 Direct (Inbound) |
$ 1.80/min |
$ 1.80/min |
$ 1.80/min |
Calls to other satellite phones / networks |
up to $ 9.32/min |
up to $ 9.32/min |
up to $ 9.32/min |
* MobileLink 2-Stage - Callers dial a +1 number and then are prompted to enter the respective IsatPhone number. IsatPhone subscribers are
charged $1.80 for the incoming call. Subscribers may still receive calls directly on their IsatPhone number free of charge. This service isautomatically provisioned on all activations.
** MobileLink Direct - IsatPhone subscribers receive a personal +1 number. Callers dial the +1 number and are immediately connected to the
IsatPhone subscriber. IsatPhone subscribers are charged $1.80 for the incoming call and are charged $15/month for this service. Subscribers may still receive calls directly on their IsatPhone number free of charge.
^ Calling from your Isatphone to +1 mobile phones only. Calls to all other mobile phones are $0.99/min.
Notes for BASIC 60 Plan
Allowance for MO traffic to fixed, cellular, Voicemail, GSPS, SPS, BGAN, FBB and SBB - all other call types charged for on usage basis
Out of bundle traffic charges are regular charges
The minimum duration for the High Plan is 12 months
Deactivation before the minimum duration period is complete will result in an Early Termination Fee
Notes for BASIC 30 Plan
In bundle minutes are calls to pstn, to cellular and voicemail - all other call types charged for on usage basis
Out of bundle traffic charges are regular charges
The minimum duration for the Medium Plan is 12 months
Deactivation before the minimum duration period is complete will result in an Early Termination Fee
U.S.A. Region Plans*
SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS |
EMERGENCY PLAN |
KEEP IN TOUCH PLAN |
KEEP ON TALKING PLAN |
Subscription Per Month |
$ 24.95 |
$ 39.99 |
$ 59.99 |
Activation Fee |
$ 50.00 |
$ 50.00 |
$ 0.00 |
Minimum Duration |
12 Months |
12 Months |
12 Months |
Free Minutes Per Month ** |
10 Mins |
50 Mins |
150 Mins |
Outgoing Calls (In-region) |
$ 0.75 |
$ 0.75 |
$ 0.75 |
Outgoing Calls (Out-of-region) |
$ 2.610 |
$ 2.61 |
$ 2.61 |
GSPS Voice |
$ 1.04 |
$ 0.97 |
$ 0.97 |
SMS |
$ 0.37 |
$ 0.37 |
$ 0.37 |
Other Sat Newtorks |
up to $ 8.21 |
up to $ 8.21 |
up to $ 8.21 |
* Includes the lower-48 states and Alaska but not Hawaii.
** Applies to in-region calls only.
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.