Top Up Your Iridium Handset

Top Up Your Iridium Handset

$209.00 USD
$209.00 USD
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Choose a Voucher: 100 Global Minutes - 1 Month Expiry
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Maximize Your Reach, Minimize Your Costs

For those who rely on constant connectivity in the most remote corners of the globe, the Iridium Prepaid SIM card offers unparalleled peace of mind. Experience the world's truly global satellite network, ensuring reliable voice and data communication whether you're trekking through the Himalayas, sailing across vast oceans, or working in distant oil fields. With flexible airtime options and no hidden fees, the Iridium Prepaid SIM empowers you to stay connected on your terms, providing essential communication capabilities whenever and wherever your adventures or operations take you.

Iridium Global Prepaid Airtime Features

  • Iridium Prepaid Top Ups are for existing SatPhoneStore prepaid customers. They allow you to add minutes  to your prepaid balance and extend the validity period of you total minutes (old and new).
  • You need to know either your Iridium phone number or your Iridium SIM card number to order Iridium Prepaid Top Ups online.  If you do not know this information, please call us at +1-305-405-7125 so we can look up your account.
  • Calls are debited in 20 second increments.
  • When making Iridium-to-Iridium voice calls, calls are debited at half the rate of an Iridium-to-Landline call (Example: If a user were to exclusively make Iridium-to-Iridium calls, a 500-minute plan would actually produce 1000 minutes (2X the minutes) for the satellite user). 
  • Unused minutes are forfeited upon expiration.
  • Card is permanently deactivated 90 days after expiry if not recharged. Expiry dates are cumulative up to 2 years. 
  • Outgoing SMS (i.e. text messaging) are debited in 20 second increments, for qualifying prepaid plans. 
  • FREE Services: Voicemail, Call Forwarding, Call Barring and Incoming SMS.
  • Remaining minutes are announced before each call made. To query minutes: Use toll free number 2888 from Iridium satellite phone. 
  • All Prepaid SIM Cards must be activated with 30 days of purchase.

Connect Everywhere in Latin America & Canada/Alaska, for Less!

Stay connected where others can't, for less! Our Iridium region specific prepaid SIM cards are your ultimate communication solution for specific regions, offering substantial savings over global plans.

For Latin America, our prepaid Latin America Prepaid SIM is valid across contiguous South America and Central America, including Mexico, extending up to 12 nautical miles offshore. For Canada/Alaska, the Northern Lights Prepaid SIM Card allows you to have reliable coverage throughout Canada, the state of Alaska, and up to 12 nautical miles into coastal waters.

* All prepaid and monthly pricing plans subject to change. All plans are subject to applicable taxes. Please allow two business days for processing of orders. Rush options available. Recharges on prepaid plans are activated on invoice date. Recharge minutes are cumulative up to 16666 minutes. Query remaining minutes from Iridium phone by dialing 2888.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check my Iridium prepaid balance and expiry date?

You can easily check your balance and expiry date directly from your Iridium phone:

Dial 2888: Dial 2888 (or +2888 or 002888) from your Iridium phone and press the green call button. You will hear an automated message with your remaining minutes and days until expiration.

Send a blank SMS: Send a blank SMS message to 2888 (or +2888 or 002888). You will receive an SMS with your remaining minutes, days until expiration, and the date and time (GMT) of expiration.

How do I topup or add more minutes to my Iridium prepaid SIM card?

Recharging your SIM card is quick and easy at SatPhoneStore. Simply click here to purchase a topup or contact us at 305-633-9636

Are incoming calls free on an Iridium prepaid SIM card?

For the Iridium satellite phone user, incoming calls are typically free of airtime charges. However, it's important to note that the person calling your Iridium phone will incur international long-distance charges, which include the Iridium airtime. These charges are billed by their phone provider, not yours.

How do I make a test call on my Iridium satellite phone?

Dial 00-1-480-752-5105 (or +1-480-752-5105) from your Iridium phone.

If your phone is working, you will hear a recorded confirmation message and some quick tips on proper handset usage.

Testing Tips:
Go outside with a clear, unobstructed view of the sky.

Turn on your phone and fully extend the antenna vertically towards the sky.

Wait for the phone to register on the network (you should see "IRIDIUM Registered" and the green LED network indicator flashing).

What is the correct dialing format for making calls from my Iridium phone?

All telephone numbers should be dialed in the full international format:

00 or + (plus sign) followed by the country code, then the area code (if applicable), and finally the phone number.

Example for a U.S. number: 00-1-XXX-XXX-XXXX or +1-XXX-XXX-XXXX

My Iridium phone isn't connecting to the network. What should I do?

Location: Ensure you are outdoors with a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. Trees, buildings, and other obstructions can block the satellite signal.

Antenna: Make sure the antenna is fully extended, locked in, and angled upwards towards the sky.

SIM Card: Verify that the SIM card is inserted correctly and securely.

Power Cycle: Try turning the phone off and on again.

Battery: Ensure the battery is sufficiently charged.

Signal Strength: Wait for the phone to register on the network (you should see "IRIDIUM Registered" and at least 2-3 signal bars).