Network |
Iridium (L-band) |
Iridium (L-band) |
Inmarsat (L-band) |
Iridium (L-band) |
Coverage |
Global (pole-to-pole) |
Global (pole-to-pole) |
Near-global (excludes extreme poles) |
Global (pole-to-pole) |
Primary Use |
Voice calls, SMS, basic data |
Voice calls, SMS, GPS, tracking, SOS, basic data |
Voice calls, SMS, basic data, tracking, SOS |
Wi-Fi hotspot for voice, SMS, data on smart devices |
Form Factor |
Handheld satellite phone |
Rugged handheld satellite phone |
Rugged handheld satellite phone |
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot/device charger |
Voice Calls |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes (via connected smartphone/tablet app) |
SMS/Email |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes (via connected smartphone/tablet app) |
GPS Tracking |
Yes (some models) |
Yes (built-in, with online tracking) |
Yes (built-in, with tracking button) |
Yes (built-in) |
SOS Button |
No |
Yes (programmable, SEND compliant) |
Yes (assistance button) |
Yes (programmable) |
Durability (IP Rating) |
IP65 |
IP65 (MIL-STD 810F) |
IP65 (IK04) |
IP65 (MIL-STD 810F) |
Battery Life (Talk) |
Up to 4 hours |
Up to 4 hours |
Up to 8 hours |
Up to 5.5 hours |
Battery Life (Standby) |
Up to 30 hours |
Up to 30 hours |
Up to 160 hours |
Up to 15.5 hours |
Display |
Illuminated graphic display |
Daylight-readable, illuminated display |
High-contrast color screen |
LCD display (shows status) |
Weight |
266g (9.4 oz) |
247g (8.7 oz) |
318g (11.2 oz) |
305g (10.8 oz) |
Key Features |
Compact, rugged, reliable |
Most rugged Iridium phone, GPS, tracking, SOS |
Long battery life, fast network registration, robust |
Turns your smartphone into a satellite communicator, multiple users |
Ideal For |
General remote communication, maritime, outdoor enthusiasts |
Extreme environments, adventurers, remote workers, emergency response |
General remote communication, long trips, less extreme environments |
Groups needing satellite connectivity for multiple devices, remote workplaces |