Basically, there are three satellite networks that works in The Outback. We'll covers two of them here. The third is known as Inmarsat, which can be the network commonly used for data transfer such as emails, for visiting the internet or even for movies and pictures.
Thus, we'll talk about the two most familiar networks for normal satellite telephone communication in Australia.
Firstly there is the Thuraya network. This is an Asian network which usually covers two thirds of the planet, which includes Australia. It uses a slightly lower satellite network as compared with Iridium. Thus, it should work in any place in The Outback, our wide expertise identified few incidents or events which may forbid your Thuraya handset from operating.
There is actually two Thuraya Sat Phone units readily available in Australia. The first is the SO2510. It is a small, lightweight handset that gives the very best possibility to get satellite communications in the most low probable price, usually around the A$990 mark. Also includes additional functions, which includes GPS Latitude and Longitude. The SO2510 is just a small unit commonly used for incidences without fuss. Can only be sold with an authorized Optus satellite dealer and comes with an Optus airtime plan.We honor this Sat Phone with three stars because, for the first time, it has authorized customers to get into satellite communications in a very low initial price.
Next to satellite telephone in the Thuraya range is the SG2520, a more funky satellite phone crammed with the sort of features you could be more customary to on your standard cell phone, like the camera. Thuraya declare this mobile phone is a twofold satellite phone and can work in normal GSM mode if it is available and later change to satellite mobile mode when your regular mobile phone network is no longer available. It is a bit more costly on around $ A2,000 mark.
The secondary network and the most well known and used is the Iridium network. The only truly worldwide network.
The Iridium network associated with Motorola a long years passed. They have got fantastic model affirmation and a good status being the "go to" satellite mobile phone company for the everyone who wants to be insured they will get through anywhere at anytime. The Iridium network uses a higher satellite orbit so it does not suffer from the non-connections we've experienced with other networks. With more than 66 satellites presently orbiting the planet earth this make sure you connect to Four satellites before connecting you, providing you more secure network.
Iridium have just broadcast their innovative satellite telephone, the Iridium 9555. This replaced the much desired and outstandingly accurate Iridium 9505a sat phone. As you can probably guess, I was a fan. The Iridium 9555's main improvements are that it's 30% smaller than its predecessor. Its aerial is now part of the device itself and operates better. Iridium claim it has a 30%promote in reception features. It has unlimited SMS character capabilities and comes standard with a mini USB lead to help you download emails to your notebook.
Though more costly than its predecessor, varying in rate from A$2,200 to A$2,400 depending on where you buy it, unlike the Thuraya handsets the Iridium comes with an outstanding array of standard equipment - car battery charger, mains charger, magnetic roof-mount antenna, travel plugs, leather case, and the mini USB cable for data transfer.